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Disfigurement of the Hands and Feet in RA May Be a Thing of the Past 05/04/2017 08:00pm • Problems in the joints of the hands and feet are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and can be some of the first symptoms of the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune response that attacks multiple tissues and organ systems throughout the body. One of the hallmarks of th 10 Ways for Investors to Buy the Market 05/03/2017 08:00pm • Pick up an entire stock index.You often hear financial pundits saying things like "the market is soaring" or "most fund managers can't beat the market." But what exactly do they mean when they say "the market" -- and if the market's so great, how do you go about buying it? The answer to the first qu One Day, A Pill Might Offer You the Same Benefits As Exercise 05/03/2017 08:00pm • Imagine a typical morning: You groggily wake up, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, take your exercise pill: Wait, what? It may not be so far-fetched, as Salk Institute research published this week in Cell Metabolism found that such a drug increased athletic endurance by 70 percent in mice. The drug a Kevin Nealon ready to 'pump you up,' crack you up at the Kennedy Center 05/03/2017 01:40am • WASHINGTON -- He "pumped up" our laugh muscles as Hans & Franz on "SNL." This Friday, Kevin Nealon pairs your Cinco de Mayo drinks with stand-up laughs at the Kennedy Center, marking his first time back to the venue since the 2015 Mark Twain Prize for Eddie Murphy. "I have friends t Here's a Way to Check Your Weight Without BMI 05/02/2017 08:00pm • If you frantically check your body mass index, better known by the abbreviation BMI -- despite its well-known flaws -- you'll want to pay attention to the Mayo Clinic's latest measurement system. The new system, called the Body Volume Indicator (aka BVI), takes into account your body volume in rela How Yoga and Other Exercises Can Relieve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis 05/02/2017 08:00pm • Ask the average person on the street if exercise is beneficial and they'll likely say that it is, even if they don't exercise regularly themselves. Indeed, most of us take it for granted that a program of regular exercise can improve both physical and mental well-being. But is it safe or even prude Everything Your Mom Told You About Healthy Eating Was Right -- Except This 05/02/2017 08:00pm • I remember the days when I couldn't leave the table until I finished everything on my plate. It didn't matter if I was full or not. While my mom implemented this rule with the best of intentions -- to make sure I got lots of nutrients -- such advice can mess with children's ability to recognize ful 8 Fast Facts on Trans Fats 05/02/2017 08:00pm • The chemically altered fats known as trans fats are heading for the exit and that's good news for your heart. New findings suggest the trans fat ban instituted in some New York restaurants has paid off, leading to fewer hospitalizations for heart attacks and strokes. Trans fats -- artificial fats u How to Exercise When You Have Arthritis of the Knees 05/02/2017 08:00pm • Millions of Americans and their loved ones are intimately familiar with arthritis -- the inflammation, swelling and stiffness that can take our once limber joints hostage at any time and cause them debilitating pain and immobility. Osteoarthritis, sometimes referred to as "degenerative joint diseas 4 Red Flags to Look for Before Accepting an Offer on Your Austin Home 05/01/2017 08:00pm • For those selling an Austin home, the real estate market is particularly sunny. In fact, multiple-offer situations are common in Texas' capital city. But those evaluating multiple offers must be on the hunt for possible drawbacks. After all, some deals are weaker than others. "It's not always about Is ESG Investing Right for You? 05/01/2017 08:00pm • Investing with a socially conscious bent is moving into the mainstream and environmental, social and governance strategies are increasingly finding a place in investors' portfolios. In 2016, ESG investing assets grew to $8.72 trillion in the U.S., an increase of 33 percent since 2014, according to The 5 Best Essential Oils for Weight Loss 05/01/2017 08:00pm • You may have heard about essential oils for relaxation, skin care and pain relief, but did you know that you can use essential oils for weight loss too? No, essential oils aren't some magical potion that will make you drop 30 pounds in 30 days, but by ingesting, diffusing or applying essential oils How to Prepare Your Child (and Yourself) for Puberty 05/01/2017 08:00pm • In Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale," an old shepherd gives this lament about teenagers: "I would that there were no age between ten and three-and-twenty, or that youth would sleep out the rest; for there is nothing in the between but getting wenches with child, wronging the ancientry, stealin 6 Ways Marijuana Use Affects Your Insurance 05/01/2017 08:00pm • As U.S. marijuana laws change, the insurance industry is adapting on a state-by-state basis. Cannabis is legal in some form in 29 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. But it doesn't matter if you use marijuana for recreation or medicine, t 12 Free Preventive Services Medicare Provides 04/30/2017 08:00pm • No copaysRetirees are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare at age 65. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs for retirees. Here are some of the free preventive services Medicare beneficiaries are eligible to take advantage o