Staying Well: Start young to stay young
Physical decline may actually begin in the 20s, but there are things every person can do to feel young. A study by Duke University found that some types…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
November is National COPD Awareness Month What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an inflammatory lung disease that constricts the airways and partially blocks the passage of air to and from your…
Red Velvet Cake: A Holiday treat
Red Velvet Cake wasn’t always red. In fact, in its humble beginnings during the early 1800s, it was an incredibly light treat that made use of cocoa,…
Tobacco addiction study: It’s partly in your head
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have found that the brain response to nicotine is affected by the belief of the smoker. A smoker who…
No flu for you!
Flu season is upon us and one shot could save you two weeks of suffering, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is recommended for everyone…
Five steps employees can take to protect against cybersecurity threats
No one wants to come into their office one morning and find out that their company has been a victim of a security attack. Losing customer data or having…
Car crash deaths spike higher, report reveals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in August that traffic deaths have spiked 7.2 percent, the largest single increase since 1966. In…
Economist argues for a cashless society
Crime thrives on cash. It’s portable, secret, and everyone accepts it. In every big drug bust, there is a wad of bills. In fact, carrying a lot of cash is…
Cable prices rise; cord cutting is a trend
Cable prices are rising, and cord cutting is real, according to a survey by Leichtman Research Group. The average monthly cable bill is now up to $103.10,…
Insurer to subsidize Apple Watches
Aetna has announced it will subsidize Apple Watches for large employers and some individuals during open enrollment season. The insurers would combine the…