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Johnson pushed Kiser back about 10 yards, t Ahead of Super Bowl LIII, Rams’ Rob Havenstein still big man on campus in Frederick 02/01/2019 12:45am • FREDERICK, Md. -- If Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams take down the New England Patriots Sunday in Super Bowl LIII, providing a narratively taut bookend to the Pats’ dynasty, they will do so in no small part thanks to the quiet contributions of Rob Havenstein. You likely don’t know that na The Danger of Diabetic Ketoacidosis 01/31/2019 07:00pm • Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dangerous complication for people with diabetes. DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin for too long, causing blood sugar to spike. DKA can quickly become a medical emergency. Fortunately, DKA responds to prompt treatment. DKA is preventable. Keeping blood sugar under con Complex vs. Simple vs. Refined Carbohydrates: What's the Difference? 01/31/2019 07:00pm • Whether you're trying to lose weight, manage your blood sugar levels or reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, you've probably heard the adage that focusing on whole or complex carbs and cutting down on refined ones can help you achieve your goals. "Carbohydrates often get a bad rap, but each Warning: Your Activity Tracker May Be Bad for Your Health 01/31/2019 07:00pm • Mike Collins was an avid runner. After completing five half-marathons, he decided to buy a running watch, thinking that being able to track heart rate, pace and distance would help him break the 1-hour-50-minute mark in his next race. But the watch actually had the opposite effect. "Suddenly, I was Should You Try Whole Body Cryotherapy? 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Leasha West's body has been through the wringer. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former combat instructor, she hiked 15-plus miles several times a week with a 150-pound pack on her back. The bottoms of her feet turned raw and blistered, her toenails fell off, her legs went numb. "It's not uncomm Should You Refinance Your Student Loans? 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Refinancing student loans can save you money under the right circumstances. It could be helpful to score a lower interest rate, to change from a variable interest rate to a fixed rate, to consolidate your loans for a single monthly payment, or to release a co-signer. At the same time, you could lose Can Men Get Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment? 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Awareness of lymphedema -- excessive, debilitating swelling related to lymph node blockage -- is growing, particularly as it affects women after breast cancer treatment. However, men can get lymphedema, too. Treatments like surgery for prostate cancer, or cancer itself, may lead to chronic swelling 9 Great ETFs With Huge Dividend Yields 01/29/2019 07:00pm • ETFs can offer income, too.There are many ways to slice up the stock market using exchange-traded funds. Whether you're looking for a cost-efficient way to buy a wide swath of dominant U.S. companies or you want to invest in specific trends such as cybersecurity, chances are there's a fund for that Healthy, flavorful and fast weeknight dinners 01/29/2019 12:04am • WASHINGTON — By the time you tackle all of life’s daily demands — an eight-hour workday, a congested commute home, help with homework, a 30-minute workout (wishful thinking) — it can be difficult, or downright impossible, to find the time to make a healthy, homemade meal. But if you have What Is the Carnivore Diet? 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Karen Foreman-Brown ate very few carbs for nearly a year. She and her husband, who were following the keto diet, filled their bellies with fat- and protein-rich items like brisket and brie, and their shopping carts with non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower and kale. They didn't consume cupcakes a My Baby Was Born Too Early. Now What? 01/27/2019 07:00pm • When Martha Williams' daughter Avery arrived seven years ago, she was so tiny that her father's wedding band could easily slide onto her forearm, all the way up near the elbow. Avery had been born nearly three months too soon, and her first weeks of life were a challenging time for her family. Will The Best Keto Menu Choices at Chain Restaurants 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Following your diet may not be as difficult as it once was. In the past. you couldn't get a very low-carb meal out if you were on the Atkins diet, but these days restaurants are responding to consumer diet demands for popular diet options. You can find menu offerings for the keto diet, vegetarian a What a Good College GPA Is and Why It Matters 01/27/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to grade-point average in college, it may seem similar to high school, but the stakes are higher with financial aid, scholarships and even enrollment on the line. What is a good GPA in college and how is that defined? At minimum, experts say, students must generally meet a GPA standard