Fitness at mid-life lowers cancer risk in men
Men’s fitness at mid-iife is a cancer-preventive Scientists at Duke Medicine report that men who maintain a high level of fitness throughout midlife have…
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.
New wearable fitness devices goes beyond step counting
Health in the News New wearable fitness device goes beyond 10,000 steps The new Mio Global, unlike other new fitness gadgets, does more than count steps….
The tailbone: What it is, what it does
About your tailbone: What it is, what it does, and what it’s connected to Because you can’t see it, you probably haven’t thought much about your coccyx,…
Scientists recognize the healing power of touch
Human touch can be a deeper form of communication than words. Researchers say it comes from the gut. According to the Mayo Clinic health letter,…
Skinny Gypsy Toast- Yum!
Skinny Gypsy Toast, yum, yum! French toast has its humble beginnings in 4th century Rome, even before the Middle Ages (5th to 15th century) in Medieval…
It pays to clean the gutters in spring
Usually you think about your gutters in fall. But plenty of debris can accumulate there in the six months since you last cleaned them. It’s easy to miss…
Smart-gun makers say technology isn’t ready
Smart-Gun makers say the market, tech isn’t ready In his January gun control address, President Obama asked, “If we can set it up so you can’t unlock your…
Some simple clues can indicate a tornado
Simple clues indicate tornado There are some simple clues that indicate a tornado may be on its way. First, notice the sky. A dark, greenish storm sky or…
Employers want you to leave your 401(K) behind
When you change jobs or retire Employers want you to leave your 401(k) behind American employers are urging employees to keep savings in their corporate…
Five simple ways to catch up on retirement savings
Check these five simple ways to catch up on retirement savings The best way to save for your retirement is to start investing early and let compound…