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12 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Retirement 01/18/2017 07:00pm • We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The benefits are clear: you will live longer, have fewer doctor visits, lower medical bills and be better able to travel and go about your daily routine. But sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Contr How to Get a Refund After Canceling Your Flight 01/18/2017 07:00pm • Forget weather-related delays and cancellations. These days, Zika, terrorism or feeling under the weather may have you wondering whether it's a smart idea to cancel or postpone your trip. While some unfortunate circumstances (think: severe weather) won't guarantee that you'll get reimbursed in the e 25 Amazing Health Care Support Jobs for 2017 01/18/2017 07:00pm • Discover the best health care support jobs of the year.You don't have to endure years of medical school, residency and other specialized training to score a great career in health care. 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These medications are addictive -- they can cause debilitating side effects and, sometimes, they can even be lethal. In fact, the deadly heroin epidemic that's laying waste to parts of the United States today was kicked off, in part, by prescripti Universities, Colleges Where Students Are Eager to Enroll 01/17/2017 07:00pm • While prospective students are often anxious about receiving an acceptance letter this time of year, most colleges are concerned about meeting their enrollment targets. The yield -- part of recruitment -- is the percentage of students who enroll at the school after being admitted. A higher yield typ You Might Not Actually Have Asthma 01/17/2017 07:00pm • If you've been diagnosed with asthma, you may want to ask your doctor for a reevaluation. Researchers couldn't confirm asthma in approximately one-third of adults participating in a small Canadian study who were previously diagnosed with the chronic condition. The findings were published Tuesday in How Technology Helps Patients and Other Visitors Navigate Hospitals 01/17/2017 07:00pm • If you're going to Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey, you can use an app that will direct you to the parking garage closest to the room you need to get to. Inside the hospital, the app provides GPS-precise directions -- walk 20 feet and go left, take the next elevator to the fourth floor Nurses Face More Violence From Hospital Patients 01/17/2017 07:00pm • Nurses and other health care workers increasingly face verbal abuse, physical assaults and injuries, often from the patients they're trying to help, according to testimony at a Jan. 10 meeting held by the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Capitol Hill. There, regist Sleep training your baby: options beyond crying it out 01/17/2017 09:40am • Parents of sleepless babies often feel torn between what they think are their only two options: let their baby cry it out or hope it just resolves over time. Actually, there are other effective options. Parents can choose a sleep training method that fits with their values and needs as well as their Consider Grad School in the U.K., Australia vs. U.S. 01/16/2017 07:00pm • When deciding between studying in the United Kingdom, Australia and the U.S., Nigerian doctor Ugwoke Sunday Paul says the final decision came easy -- he chose the U.K. Paul says he favored everything from the shorter degree time to few required standardized exams for graduate school admission. Prosp 10 Colleges Where the Most Applicants Are Wait-Listed 01/16/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C 10 Tips for Finding a Great Place to Retire 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Selecting your spotWhen you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating can sometimes save you money if you can find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends and your children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirem 8 Mistakes to Avoid when Starting Solids With Your Baby 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Feeding your baby in the first few months is pretty straightforward. You have two choices: breast milk or formula. After about 6 months, you're faced with the next stage: starting solids. This is when feeding your baby gets confusing and complicated. One mom tells you to avoid baby food altogether,