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How Admissions Algorithms Could Affect Your College Acceptance 09/30/2020 12:00am • Data is everywhere in a connected society. Data may determine what programs a streaming service queues up, the tailored ads that appear on websites, or personalized health and fitness plans. Data may also play a factor in whether an applicant is accepted into his or her top college choice. In short Breast Cancer Recovery: Exercise Changes Everything 09/30/2020 12:00am • They say exercise is medicine. And that's certainly the case when battling breast cancer. "Getting and staying active is one of the best things that anyone with breast cancer can do," says Leslie J. Waltke, physical therapist and founder of the Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy, which trains onc 7 Best Biotech ETFs to Buy 09/30/2020 12:00am • Biotech funds hold companies developing next-gen treatments.For obvious reasons, health care technology has been in focus in 2020 as the pandemic has caused significant changes in the way we live and work. And within health care, there is perhaps no subsector more exciting than biotechnology. That i 5 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for October 09/28/2020 12:00am • Silicon Valley companies have been at the center of the Wall Street rebound from the March 23 stock market low. The reason for that is twofold. First, the heavy weighting of the FAANG stocks in the major indices, and second, the stellar performance of technology stocks generally, driven by their ins Cheapest Way to Ship Packages 09/28/2020 12:00am • If you can't be there in person, shipping a package gives you a tangible way to connect with loved ones. Delivery services FedEx and UPS, as well as the United States Postal Service, offer plenty of options, whether you need to ship a small package or something bulkier. Shipping can get pricey, how Carnivore Diet Reviews: Everything You Need to Know 09/28/2020 12:00am • Humans have evolved the ability to digest all manner of food items, from fruits and vegetables to animal products. Debate continues about what constitutes the best ratio of various types of food to support optimal human health, but a new entrant into the diet scene suggests that all plants are susp Best Foods to Eat Before and After Your Workout 09/28/2020 12:00am • There have been many disruptions to daily life in 2020 -- including the upending of workout routines. A recent study conducted found that as of August, nearly 71% of gym members across the U.S. haven't returned -- the lowest rate worldwide -- and about 43% say they won't return. For many, this has 7 Invesco Funds to Buy and Hold 09/28/2020 12:00am • Invesco offers a mix of mutual funds and ETFs.After Invesco acquired OppenheimerFunds in 2019, the firm added significant breadth to its lineup of exchange-traded funds. Invesco now offers investors a mix of mutual funds under the Oppenheimer name, as well as ETFs from its BulletShares series and be What happens to your body over months in isolation? 09/26/2020 05:54am • Since the pandemic officially began in March, we've been told staying home is the best way to avoid catching Covid-19. And it is. But life in confinement can cause physical ailments on its own. Being homebound for so long contorts the body, weakens the heart and lungs and even impairs brain funct Coronavirus pandemic could impact future cancer rates and patient care 09/25/2020 11:36pm • The news about cancer is good for now, but the future doesn't look as bright, according to a report published this week by the American Association for Cancer Research. Progress in cancer care The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2020 found the number of cancer survivors livin What Is FODMAP Diet? Does It Work? 09/25/2020 12:00am • From time to time, we all eat foods that may not agree with us. Whether it's an actual food allergy or sensitivity, or just a food item that causes indigestion or bloating, there's a wide range of ways that what we eat can negatively impact how we feel. For some people with certain digestive conditi What Student Activism Means for College Admissions 09/24/2020 12:00am • High school students in the U.S. have long been at the forefront of social change through activism. Student protests have helped lead to landmark Supreme Court rulings on matters of racial equality and free speech rights within schools. The Little Rock Nine's action in 1957 helped force the actual 8 Bank ETFs to Cash In On 09/23/2020 12:00am • Here's how to invest in bank ETFs.If you're looking to invest broadly in economic trends, then the financial sector is the way to go. These "cyclical" stocks tend to be directly tied to things like business lending, mortgage activity and consumer debt. In other words, since so much activity flows th Uses for apples 09/22/2020 04:40am • The versatility of apples Apples are the most commonly consumed fruit in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. There's good reason for the fruit's top ranking, says Lisa Jones, a registered dietitian based in Philadelphia. 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