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Denmark Most Committed to Helping Developed Nations, Study Finds 09/05/2017 08:00pm • People in Nordic countries aren't just among the happiest -- they're some of the most generous, too, giving a large share of their incomes to international aid efforts and supporting government and business investment in developing countries, according to a new report from the Center for Global Dev 10 ETFs to Buy for Oodles of Growth 09/05/2017 08:00pm • Forget value, go for growth here.Sometimes it pays to throw value out the window, and throw a few growth stocks into your portfolio. Investors in the likes of Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Netflix (NFLX) will be happy to tell you that triple-digit price-earnings ratios don't keep stocks from heading Does Being Obese Make Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Worse? 09/05/2017 08:00pm • Obesity. It's the modern American epidemic that afflicts more than one-third of all U.S. adults. Obesity has been linked to a seemingly endless list of diseases and disorders, including T ype 2 diabetes; heart disease and stroke; cancer of the esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, breast, endometri Thanks, but No Thanks: How to Turn Down a Job Offer Set Up by a Friend 09/04/2017 08:00pm • As we all know, a critical piece to your job search strategy is networking. And a great way to network is by talking to people you already know: friends, family, those in your gym class or a social club, for example. This can generate opportunities, which is great, but what happens when you are offe 11 most obese states in America 09/04/2017 07:30am • The bad news: Obesity remains a public health epidemic in this country. The good news: Adult obesity rates appear to be leveling off, though the progress won't necessarily last forever. That's according to The State of Obesity, an annual report from non-profit Trust for America's Health and the R Can You Be Fat But Fit? 09/03/2017 08:00pm • Wouldn't it be great if we could eat all the ice cream and french fries we wanted and still be healthy? The idea that you can be fat but fit is increasingly bandied about these days, spurred by studies that suggest an extra layer of fat could have a protective effect on our bodies. So can you carry How to tell if you're deficient in these 5 nutrients 09/02/2017 05:30am • Before the early 1900s, people didn't know that vitamins existed or that a lack of them could contribute to disease. Once scientists made that connection, though, the food supply began to change. Beginning in the 1920s, for example, salt became fortified with iodine to prevent goiter, an enlarged th Can Hydrogen Be Used to Treat COPD? 08/31/2017 08:00pm • Smoking and inhaling other irritants such as occupational dust or chemicals can irritate the lungs. Over time, this inflammation builds and some people develop lung problems. One of these cumulative lung issues is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive, incurable disease that makes it Is Your Personal Trainer Legit? 08/31/2017 08:00pm • There are bad apples in every bunch. But for an industry that should be all about helping you live a healthier life, the personal training bunch has a lot of worms. After all, unlike professionals in many industries, personal trainers don't have to meet across-the-board state or federal guidelines Could You Lower Your Blood Sugar With Your Mind? 08/30/2017 08:00pm • More than 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And about three times that number -- or 86 million American -- have prediabetes, with higher than normal blood sugar levels that raise their risk of developing diabetes. If it's not m Incontinence: Shocking Numbers of Fit, Young Women Have This Embarrassing Problem 08/30/2017 08:00pm • The first time Amanda Cooke peed her pants she was a junior in high school. She was running on a trail during cross-country practice when she felt a warm stream rush down her legs. "All of a sudden, I just peed, and I was like, 'What do I do?'" remembers Cooke, now a 36-year-old in Columbus, Ohio. Can skipping dinner help you lose weight? 08/30/2017 01:01am • If your phone needs a software upgrade, you would likely run the installations when it's fully charged. Otherwise, your phone and its software would take longer to sync. A new study finds human energy systems operate in a similar fashion: Our metabolisms likely function best in the morning when our 3 Tried-and-True Strategies to Stop Eating After Dinner 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Any dietitian will probably tell you that the No. 1 problem his or her patients encounter when trying to lose weight (or keep lost weight off) is the tendency to graze uncontrollably on snacks and treats after dinner. Our patients typically chalk this up to a personal failing; a lack of willpower. People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are at an Increased Risk of Osteoporosis 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Osteoporosis -- thinning and weakening of the bones -- is a relatively common problem with age, especially in postmenopausal women. The main complication of osteoporosis is an increased tendency to fracture, especially fracture of the hip, which can lead to disability and complications that result Low-Cost Alternatives to Traditional Veterinary Care 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Animal lovers will agree that pets bring considerable joy and happiness to their owners. That is, until it's time to go to the vet. Between checkups, vaccinations, unexpected injuries and prescription medications, the cost to care for a family pet can become a big financial burden for many owners.