Safer soccer
More than 2 million American kids, ages six to 12, play soccer in organized leagues, making it the nation’s fastest growing team sport. As soccer…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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One sport at a time
Orthopedic surgeons recommend not allowing children to play more than one academic sport at a time. The incidence of injury when playing two sports is…
Too many tomatoes?
You can freeze whole tomatoes to enjoy later in the year if you cut them with the stem. Here is what you do: Cut about 3/8 of an inch off the stem end of…
Think about winter’s chill right now!
The weather is still nice, but it’s time to plan for a warmer house this winter. Energy prices are high, so it’s more important than ever. If you make…
Get less salt in your diet
While it’s best not to shake salt on all your food, most sodium in American diets comes from processed foods and snacks. To reduce sodium in your diet,…
Cities work to lure remote tech workers
Some tech workers are ditching San Francisco and other areas with high costs of living and relocating to more affordable areas instaed. And many cities…
Selecting the right configuration to future-proof your laptop
Selecting the right computer can be a difficult task. Not only are there dozens of different models, but often, each model comes in several different…
A look at the modern marvel of wireless charging
Will plugs someday soon go the way of the dinosaur? Probably not, but wireless charging increasingly makes plugging into outlets unnecessary. Many phones,…
Get colorful with food
There is one easy ways to get more nutrients into your diet: Look for color. The more colorful your plate, the more nutritious it is likely to be. * Take…
It’s hot — drink more water
When it’s more than 80 degrees out, it’s hard for your body to maintain a temperature balance. That can result in heat fatigue, heat rash, vomiting,…