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Sarcopenia: How to Stop Age-Related Muscle Loss 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Many people are familiar with osteopenia and osteoporosis, which are conditions characterized by moderate and severe bone density loss, respectively, that can occur as you age. However, sarcopenia, the age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is less commonly known. Sarcopenia has not been a 13 Questions to Ask Before You Leave the Hospital 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Here's one thought that should be at the top of your mind before leaving the hospital: Not going back. About 15% of all hospital stays result in readmissions in the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These readmissions can create difficulties on patients, h Why Is California So Expensive? 07/09/2024 08:00pm • California's sunny weather, career opportunities and many activities to enjoy make it one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., but it comes at a cost. The state's cost of living is considerably higher than most areas of the country. Ten cities in California have also made our list of th 6 Easy Ways to Pay Off Debt 07/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're one of the many Americans struggling to manage debt, you aren't alone. Prices and interest rates alike are high, and it can feel difficult to get out from under payments. Whether you are paying off credit cards, student loans or other kinds of debt, figuring out a plan can cause immense mo 9 Growth Stocks That Also Pay Dividends 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Investors commonly tend to seek one of two paths: growth stocks that are expanding sales and profits, or value stocks that offer stability and income potential. And most of the time, those two strategies are mutually exclusive. That's not always the case, however, as there are a few growth stocks th 8 Best Credit Cards for Amazon Prime Day 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Amazon Prime Day is July 16 and 17, and online shoppers are gearing up for presales and deep discounts. If you plan to stock up on your favorite gear, get an early start to your holiday shopping or snag a couple of big-ticket items, the right credit card will get even more value out of the annual sh What Younger Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Prostate cancer and younger menProstate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, with 1 in 8 men receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime. While it's typically considered a disease of older men, studies indicate that prostate cancer (like colon cancer and other cancers) is on the rise among y The Best Retirement Planning Books for 2024 07/09/2024 08:00pm • There are many things you can learn by doing, but retirement shouldn't be one of them. Rather than waiting until you quit your job to figure out how you'll pay the bills and spend your time, start planning well in advance. "The short of it is that, in my experience, people don't start thinking about What Is Mortgage Recasting? 07/09/2024 08:00pm • Homeowners who want to lower their monthly mortgage payments often consider refinancing. However, a loan recast could be the better choice. Mortgage recasting involves making a very large prepayment and asking the lender to recalculate your payment based on the remaining loan term. A recast reduces How to Choose a Financial Advisor 07/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're sorting out the financial decisions around retirement or estate planning, or wondering how you can help your kids or grandkids finance their education, a financial advisor can help. It can be difficult to understand an advisor's credentials, how their business is structured or whether your Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto: What's the Difference? 07/09/2024 08:00pm • In fitness and nutrition circles, the term "clean" has gained a specific meaning in recent years. No longer simply a statement about grime, "clean" now refers to all manner of food items and diets. The ketogenic diet, for instance, has descriptions of "clean" and "dirty." But what does it mean if yo Haitian prime minister tours Port au Prince hospital after police take back from gang control 07/09/2024 07:28pm • PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s newly selected Prime Minister Garry Conille and Haiti’s police chief visited the country's largest hospital on Tuesday, after authorities said they took control of the medical institution over the weekend from armed gangs. Haitian Police Chief Normil Rameau Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign 07/09/2024 07:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed NATO leaders to Washington on Tuesday by celebrating their unity against Russia's Ukraine aggression and underscoring America's ironclad commitment to the alliance under his watch — a message that seemed aimed at bucking up his own wobbly Democratic The Latest | US-built aid pier in Gaza will reopen for a few days, then be removed permanently 07/09/2024 06:52pm • The pier built by the U.S. military to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza will get reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently, several U.S. officials said. It would deal the final blow to a project long plagued by bad weather, security uncertaintie Former Montgomery Co. Superintendent Monifa McKnight lands job at U.Md. 07/09/2024 06:52pm • Former Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight, who resigned amid the Maryland school system's handling of accusations of bullying and sexual harassment, has a new gig. She will become the University of Maryland's inaugural dean's fellow and superintendent in residence, th