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Ditch These 7 New Year's Resolutions -- and Do This Instead 12/30/2018 07:00pm • Eat healthier. Get more exercise. Save money. These are all common and admirable New Year's resolutions, but that doesn't make them easy -- or even likely -- to accomplish. So if you're someone who wants to make positive changes this year, I propose you morph your hopes and dreams into realistic act 10 New Year's resolutions for better mental health 12/30/2018 07:00am • Focus on mental health, too. This is the time of year many people resolve to take better care of themselves. Join a gym, eat healthier, cut down on alcohol -- you know the drill. But improving physical health isn't the only resolution to consider. We can all resolve to improve our mental health, Va. man sues railroad, says his weight scuttled job offer 12/28/2018 04:25pm • NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man is suing a railroad company after he says it rescinded a job offer because he's overweight. The Virginian-Pilot reported Friday that Matthew Sturgill is suing Norfolk Southern, saying the company offered him a conductor job that paid about $70,000 a year. S Can running help combat the health challenges of aging? 12/28/2018 01:00am • When Justus Ortega walked into a gathering of older adult runners in Boulder, Colorado, in 2014, he was reminded of the 1985 movie "Cocoon" about seniors who suddenly feel young and healthy after interacting with aliens. "The runners seemed like teenagers. They were energetic and playful, and their 6 Expenses to Cut Immediately If You Lose Your Job 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Sometimes, unemployment can strike out of the blue. Everything seems fine one day. And the next day, you're out pounding the pavement looking for work. While unemployment insurance and an emergency fund can make a big difference when it comes to financially surviving a period of joblessness, another What Are the Best Exercises for Older Adults? 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Study after study has shown that exercise can help improve cardiovascular health, stamina and bone density while reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. These findings hold especially true for older adults who, by the very nature of aging, are likely to lose muscle mass, str Why Investors Should Buy Mid-Cap Stocks 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Greater volatility in mid-cap stocks may scare some investors away, but a strengthening of the U.S. dollar along with tariffs may make these companies a good strategy for diversification. The stocks of mid-sized companies can offer higher rates of return compared with large companies that are not ab Why Bullying Harms More Than Just the Victim 12/20/2018 07:00pm • No one ever forgets being bullied. The pain lingers -- to varying degrees, of course -- but bullying leaves an indelible mark on its victims. But recent research confirms what many would instinctively suspect: Bullying also harms children who witness it. A longitudinal study by researchers at Unive 9 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas 12/18/2018 07:00pm • For many people, holiday gift buying can be stressful. And I get it: It's not always easy to find gifts that meet my three criteria: Something the recipient needs but might not buy for him or herself, something that's both practical and special, and something that won't break the bank. But buying h 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks? Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018 12/18/2018 05:26am • In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 8 Ways to Overcome Financial Difficulties in Retirement 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Unexpected costs can affect your pocketbook at any point in your life. Financial surprises are an inevitability, especially as you age. Full-time earners can usually overcome financial difficulties as they continue to work. But retirees living from a limited income and finite nest egg may suffer mor PHOTOS: How to maintain your fitness between now and New Year's 12/17/2018 03:48am • WASHINGTON — As we round the corner into 2019, there are plenty of hurdles ahead for those of us looking to maintain our health and fitness. An endless procession of holiday and New Year's parties awaits. Some people will be traveling far away from the D.C. area and will miss their regular workout What Is Ulcerative Colitis and How Can I Treat It? 12/16/2018 07:00pm • When Jordan Wilson noticed blood in the toilet after going to the bathroom, he did what most 26-year-old stubborn males would do: nothing. But when Wilson noticed more blood in the toilet than water several months later, he couldn't ignore the beet-red problem. After he also began experiencing stoma Women's Reproductive Health Beyond Babies 12/16/2018 07:00pm • For some women, getting pregnant and having children is an important goal. For others, not so much. Either way, maintaining a healthy reproductive system is critical for overall good health, and that means regular checkups with a gynecologist or other gynecological health care provider over your li