May is National Arthritis Month
Treating arthritis can be a ‘walk in the park’ Living with arthritis isn’t about limiting yourself. It’s about finding ways to maintain your high quality…
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.
Sunblock for your eyes
You take steps to prevent sunburn on your skin, but what about your eyes? Just like your skin, your eyes are vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Harvard Medical…
USDA: Spuds are good for you
The U.S. Department of Agriculture now says that potatoes have as much antioxidant activity as other disease-fighting vegetables. A 10.5-ounce baked…
Low FODMAP diet may help with digestive disorders
If your guts grumble constantly and you aren’t sure why, your diet might offer a path to gastrointestinal peace. The low FODMAP diet is a three-stage…
Sweeteners linked with heart condition
If you love sweet beverages, you might be at higher risk for atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an irregular heart rhythm associated with stroke and heart…
Cannabis use may increase heart attack risk
People who regularly use cannabis face increased risk for heart attack, stroke and heart disease, reports a study in the Journal of the American Heart…
ADHD medication recalled
Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled the ADHD drug Zenzedi after a pharmacist opened a bottle and found the wrong medication, according to Healthline….
FDA approves new drug for serious heart condition
Drugmaker Merck recently won FDA approval for a new drug to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare heart condition that thickens blood vessel…
Cancer researchers face misconduct allegations
Four studies from a leading Columbia University cancer research lab have been retracted and an additional editorial note added to a fifth due to…
Try this sweet and salty Vietnamese classic
Thit ko trung, or Vietnamese caramelized pork belly with eggs, combines a flavorful cut of meat with sweet, salty, and umami flavors. This classic…