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How to Stay Healthy on a Road Trip 07/05/2015 09:30pm • So you've heard the call of the open road -- and you've finally decided to answer. Don't feel too guilty about ditching the office water cooler for Route 66; studies indicate that taking some much-needed vacation time might reduce your risk for heart disease, anxiety and depression. However, between 12 Great Things About Retirement 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Some people wonder what they will do with all their extra time after they retire. They fear they'll become irrelevant, aimless or out of sorts. There's no doubt there are some pitfalls of retirement, such as boredom, loneliness and even depression. That's why retirees should decide what's important Not All ETFs Are Created Equal 07/05/2015 08:00pm • When investors think about the risk in their 401(k) or other brokerage accounts, they often frame it in terms of volatility. Most often, they are concerned about sharp declines in the U.S. stock market. With memories of the 2008 market plunge fresh in people's minds, it's understandable that many vi 7 Healthy Perks of Coffee 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Your morning just got better: Drinking coffee can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a report recently presented at the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation's 2015 meeting. The report, published by the Institute for Scientific Information Vascular Health: Millions at Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease 07/05/2015 08:00pm • People who blame old age for their inability to walk short distances without pain may be suffering from peripheral arterial disease, a potentially limb-threatening condition that puts them at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. "About 1 in every 20 Americans over the a The High Cost of Higher Education 07/01/2015 08:00pm • With the rising cost of higher education, more and more people have been asking the question lately: How am I going to pay for my child's college education? There's no easy answer to this, and for those who want their kids to succeed by sending them to the best possible school, it might seem like t Investors Wade Into 'Wide Moats' for Long-Term Gains 07/01/2015 08:00pm • "Wide moat investing": it sounds like a maneuver in "Game of Thrones," but it's actually a strategy of investing in companies with clearly defined, defensible, competitive advantages that are likely to last upwards of 20 years. Legendary investor Warren Buffett coined the term years ago, but it has Take a Walk and Drink Some Water: Easy Steps Toward a Healthier Weight 07/01/2015 08:00pm • With a nearly four-fold increase in the rate of obesity since the 1960s, it is almost impossible to turn on the television, listen to the radio or access the Internet without coming across a news story related to the failing health of Americans in the world of fast food and mass consumption. With 17 Patient Outcome Optimization: How to Best Manage Joint Replacement Risks and Get Back on Your Feet 06/30/2015 08:00pm • One of the most common questions I get asked in the outpatient clinic is "How old is too old for joint replacement?" Patients are often surprised by the answer. In truth, there is no absolute age limit on who can safely undergo joint replacement. When it comes to making that decision, it's a matter Study: Married people are heavier, but they eat healthier 06/30/2015 02:00pm • WASHINGTON -- Though married couples put on more weight than single people, they have healthier eating habits, according to a new European study out this week. A new study shows that marriage packs on the pounds: an additional 4.5 pounds in men 5 feet, 11 inches and women 5 feet, 5 inches. Accord Good Fat, Bad Fat: Which is Which 06/30/2015 11:50am • Confused about fat? You're not the only one. Countless times I've heard: "I'm eating so healthy, really watching my fat intake, but still can't seem to lose weight!" Since the 1980s when the low-fat craze took hold in the U.S., the rate of diabetes and heart disease skyrocketed. Not exactly the outc Vitamins and Minerals: the Essentials for Women 06/30/2015 06:30am • You do your best to eat right. You stay away from junk food, and you eat fruits and vegetables as often as possible. But is your diet falling short of essential vitamins and minerals? Should you be taking dietary supplements? According to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of Ameri 7 Lifestyle Tips to Manage Your Asthma 06/29/2015 08:00pm • What is asthma, anyway?Inhale, exhale. We do both involuntarily, around the clock, every day of our lives. For those with asthma, a chronic lung condition, the very act of breathing can be frustrating and sometimes scary -- especially for kids. When you breathe in air through your mouth or nose, it 3 Things to Know About Non J.D.-MBA Joint Degrees 06/29/2015 08:00pm • Among the joint degree programs law schools offer, the J.D-MBA generally gets the most attention from potential applicants. Law schools are, however, increasingly pairing with other schools within their university to offer joint degrees such as J.D.-Master of Public Policy, J.D.-Master of Public Adm How to blast fat from your sides safely 06/29/2015 05:21pm • - Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer