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A Radical Proposal for Investors 03/17/2015 08:00pm • I have a radical proposal for you to consider. Stop making investment decisions for yourself. Here's why: You aren't good at it. A number of studies demonstrate that most people are terrible at making investment decisions. Data from Richard Bernstein Advisors showed that, for the period from Dec. Dietitians' Favorite Meal Prep Tricks 03/17/2015 08:00pm • Most health professionals agree a little planning goes a long way when it comes living a healthy lifestyle. Meal planning and preparation can save you time, money and stress, and decrease food waste and those dreaded, last-minute "I'm starving" poor food choices. From choosing weekly menus to prepp Living With Osteoarthritis 03/16/2015 08:00pm • Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis, is a progressive disorder caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the joints. Osteoarthritis involves the entire joint, including the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and underlying bone. In addition to reducing joint mobility Smarter Ways to Shop Online 03/16/2015 08:00pm • Online shopping is basically 20 years old. When Pizza Hut allowed customers to order pizza online back in 1994, it was considered revolutionary; the same goes for when Amazon.com first went live in 1995. Depending on your age, you may see online shopping in one of three ways: -- As something that' The Tax Surprise Few Credit Cardholders Know About 03/15/2015 08:00pm • The day you finally pay off the last of your credit card debt is nothing short of monumental. You feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted off your shoulders. It's as if you've just received a raise -- which, for all intents and purposes, you have. There's also a profound sense of accomplishmen 8 Questions to Ask Before Borrowing a Private Student Loan 03/15/2015 08:00pm • As financial aid packages roll in, students and parents may start wondering whether a private student loan could help them pay for college. We had experts weigh in on the questions students -- and their parents -- should ask before taking on private debt. "Ask, 'Have I exhausted my options with th Meeting for Dinner in the Tower of Babel 03/15/2015 08:00pm • I trust you know the story of the Tower of Babel, and that the enterprise did not end well. It was, in fact, a disaster of Biblical proportions. There were two things conspiring against the venture from the start, in addition to gravity. Let's call them: (1) overreaching; and (2) a failure to commu Why Sound Nutrition Advice Just Isn't Sexy 03/12/2015 08:00pm • We live in a culture where sex sells, and it's no different when it comes to nutrition and weight loss. As a nutrition educator for over 15 years, I have been preaching "portion control" and "eating in moderation" for years, but the message just isn't as exciting as others out there. Although many n How Heart Failure Patients Can Succeed 03/12/2015 08:00pm • Regina Rexrode, 46, an elementary school teacher in Noblesville, Indiana, works with some 600 kids every week in the school's computer lab. She says her job is "a lot of fun" and keeps her really busy. So she doesn't have time to dwell on her medical condition, even though it could make her a candid Healthy eating myths: How many have you fallen for? 03/12/2015 08:00am • If your nutrition sources are primarily websites, blogs or social media, much of what you're reading may be misleading, inaccurate and potentially even harmful to your health. Here are four popular Internet-driven nutrition myths you can stop believing now. Myth: Coconut Oil is a Cure-All Fact What's Hot and What's Not in Fitness 03/11/2015 08:00pm • The American College of Sports Medicine released its " Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2015" that gives the sports and fitness industry insight into what's driving their market. The editors of ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal ® survey health and fitness professionals worldwide about trends Why I'm Committing to a 30-Day Detox 03/11/2015 08:00pm • I've dedicated the next 30 days to detoxing. In doing so, I've decided to write a series of blog posts about the process. In the first, " Why Detoxing Isn't as Scary as You Think," I wrote about how you can detox in a way that won't deprive you of food or leave you hungry, cranky, tired and dreamin 3 Questions to Answer Before Refinancing Student Loans 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sara Hamilton, a law school graduate repaying more than six figures in federal student debt, was ready to ditch her hodgepodge of high rates and frustrating loan servicing. The Emory University alumna decided to renegotiate the terms of her debt by refinancing through a private lender, aiming for Diabetes and Exercise: How to Dive In 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Being a competitive swimmer takes a lot of discipline, and Katherine O'Malley, 15, is up to the challenge. The Wrentham, Massachusetts, teen competes both for Bishop Feehan High School, where she's a sophomore, and the Adirondack Aquatics Club, part of USA Swimming, the national governing body for t 10 ways to stay in shape on a budget 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sweat it out. After a long, cold winter, you might be ready to put some more effort into your workout routine. To get back in shape on a budget, consider these tips from the Frugal Shopper blog contributors. They'll give your muscles a workout while leaving your wallet intact. Use an app. A