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What are the best heart-healthy exercises? 05/23/2017 08:00am • Doctors want you to get up. They want you to move. Americans are too sedentary, they say -- and fitness is one of the greatest predictors of heart health in middle-aged adults. But are some exercises better than others to keep our hearts healthy? Doctors say yes. And one is recommended more than Practice the Hippocratic Oath Before Medical School 05/22/2017 08:00pm • All physicians take the Hippocratic Oath, swearing to fulfill their duty to their patients. And many prospective medical students look forward to the day they take this oath and become physicians. But students don't need to wait until they graduate to start living out the Hippocratic Oath. In fact, Advice for Lung Cancer Caregivers 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Are you caring for a loved one who has lung cancer? If so, you know firsthand the challenges -- and joys -- that come with being a caregiver. "Fear, sadness even depression are normal and common reactions for someone battling cancer, but also for the caregivers around them," says Adam Klein of San Should I Seek a Second or Third Opinion for My Breast Cancer? 05/22/2017 08:00pm • There are many reasons why you may want to seek a second opinion for your breast cancer diagnosis or treatment. From your initial diagnosis to your last treatment, you'll be faced with many decisions, and it's important to have confidence in your care providers and the treatment protocol they presc 10 Health Pros and Cons of Aspirin 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Far from obsoleteIt's familiar, available over the counter, inexpensive and versatile. For as long as aspirin has been around, it still has a place in most medicine cabinets. Aspirin belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. As a painkiller and fever reducer, a How to Reduce the Chances of Being Hospitalized for Crohn's Disease 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, currently has no cure. And the chronic condition can leave sufferers doubled over, dealing with symptoms ranging from abdominal cramps and pain to persistent diarrhea, or alternatively constipation, as well as fever and fatigue. "The most common age o 12 Ways to Better Manage Your Child's Diabetes 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Having a child with diabetes can seem like a full-time job on its own. "Diabetes is a 24/7 condition," says Ellie Kagan, a pediatric nurse practitioner and diabetes educator at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore. "There are constant demands, including checking blood sugar, counting carbo 5 Mistakes Can Implode an Estate Planning Strategy 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Financial services professionals consider an estate plan a "must have" for Americans -- it provides individuals control over their financial assets, and provides for their loved ones and favored charities when they're gone. The problem is most U.S. adults don't have an estate plan, according to a 2 A Health Care Plan With No Protection for Children 05/21/2017 08:00pm • People around the country are watching with empathy -- and appreciation -- as late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel continues to tell the emotional story of his infant son. We have seen a parent helpless with fear that a newborn child could be lost. We have heard what can happen when a highly skil Md. health department confirms case of measles 05/20/2017 11:34pm • WASHINGTON — People in some areas of Prince George's County and D.C. may have been exposed to measles. A case of measles was confirmed May 19, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene want people to know as a precaution. Below are the dates and locations of potential exposure Data Doctors: How to deal with HP's 'keylogging' problem 05/18/2017 09:11pm • Q: How can I check to see if my HP laptop has the key tracking problem? A recent discovery by Swiss security firm Modzero exposed a major security problem in a large number of HP laptops. They found that an audio driver that was "listening" for specific "hotkeys" was also recording every keystrok What Are the Surgical Treatments for COPD? 05/18/2017 08:00pm • For some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, medications, pulmonary rehabilitation and other typical interventions may not be enough. Particularly for patients with later stage COPD, surgery may be the best option to help you manage this incurable but treatable disease. The Nationa How to Boost Productivity by Recognizing Emotions 05/17/2017 08:00pm • As a clinical psychologist who works with New York City's top executives, I'm constantly encountering clients who want to get more done and be more fulfilled. To do this, you need to understand the role of emotion on your to-do list. Whether it's a list of weekend chores or a yearlong map of your a How Can I Make the Best Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions for Myself? 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Once you get a breast cancer diagnosis, you'll be faced with a series of decisions about your treatment almost immediately. Many of these will revolve around the types of surgical procedures you'll undergo. Should you have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy? If you choose a mastectomy, will you have one Ask 10 Questions About Transferring Credits to Online Bachelor's Programs 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Retrieve Previous Course CreditsMost online undergraduates don't start their education from scratch, experts say. In fact, 95 percent of students in ranked online bachelor's programs who enrolled between July 2015 and June 2016 had credits from a previous education, U.S. News data show.Here are 10 q