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Older Adults: Here's What Causes Hunchback -- and How to Prevent It 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Kyphosis, a painful condition commonly known as "hunchback" is a physical deformation of the middle and upper spine, in which its natural curve increases, resulting in a "hunched over" posture. While the postural issue used to be a problem largely reserved for older women, in recent decades, kyphos Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' dies Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' dies 08/16/2018 09:59am • DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning "Queen of Soul'' who sang with matchless style on such classics as `"Think'' and her signature song, "Respect,'' died Thursday at age 76, said her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn. Publicist Gwendolyn Quinn tells The Associated Press through 2018 MLB MVP, Cy Young predictor model 2018 MLB MVP, Cy Young predictor model 08/16/2018 01:19am • WASHINGTON — It’s August, the pennant races are heating up, and it’s time to start debating who should win baseball's biggest awards. Well, not debating, exactly. The aim here is to use a weighted model to try to predict how the voters will act when the time comes and predict who will win t What Made the Difference the Day 8 Athletes Achieved Personal Records 08/15/2018 08:00pm • The breaking point When it comes to achieving a personal best, athletes often focus on the physical -- how to train smarter, rest more, eat cleaner or wear the more advanced gear. And while those factors certainly matter, it's often the mental shifts, memories or unexpected cheers from the crowd tha Morgan Stanley Hungry for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock 08/14/2018 08:00pm • Expectations are high for new Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) CEO Brian Niccol, and the Chipotle management team got a vote of confidence from Wall Street on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass has upgraded CMG stock from "equal-weight" to "overweight," but not all analysts are as 8 ETFs to Invest in Oil 08/14/2018 08:00pm • Pain at the pump is fueling profits.Crude oil prices have marched steadily higher in the last 12 months, from less than $50 a barrel in August 2017 to about $70 a barrel at present. This ascent is obvious to anyone who has fueled their automobile lately. While higher oil prices do mean higher energy What Is an Efficiency Apartment? 08/14/2018 08:00pm • You're looking for an apartment on your own, but whether your budget is low, you travel a lot for work or you simply consider yourself a minimalist, you want a small space. The fewer walls, the better. In that case, you may be in the market for an efficiency or studio apartment. An efficiency apartm FAQ: How and why we rank and rate hospitals 08/13/2018 08:00pm • FAQ: 2018-19 Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings FAQ: 2018-19 Best Hospitals Procedure and Condition Ratings FAQ: 2018-19 Best Hospitals Honor Roll FAQ: 2018-19 Best Regional Hospitals FAQ: 2018-19 Best Children's Hospitals 2018-19 Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings Published August 1 5 questions to ask yourself before starting a job search 5 questions to ask yourself before starting a job search 08/13/2018 08:00pm • If you are beginning a search for a new position, a valuable exercise will be taking the time to self-reflect. Bring your strengths, aspirations and personal brand into focus. When you ask yourself the following questions and document your answers, you'll be able to write a stronger resume, seek opp How Can I Find the Best Spinal Surgeon? 08/12/2018 08:00pm • The human spine is a marvelous structure, consisting of 33 bones stacked neatly one atop the other. It provides a flexible yet strong scaffolding for the body, allowing you to stand upright, bend and twist all while also protecting your spinal cord -- the communications highway that threads a huge n What Do NFL Players Eat? 08/12/2018 08:00pm • For 28 years, I've worked as the sports dietitian for NFL teams -- first with the Pittsburgh Steelers and now with the Kansas City Chiefs -- and boy, how athletes' nutrition has changed. What used to be diets heavy on meats and fried foods are now meals focused around plants -- think stir fries, com Lipoprotein(a): the Other 'Bad' Cholesterol 08/09/2018 08:00pm • You've probably heard about low-density lipoprotein, or "bad cholesterol," but did you know there's another cholesterol that may be equally bad? Called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) -- L-p-little-a -- for short, it's a cause of heart attacks, strokes, aortic valve disease, peripheral vascular disease an Tesla Inc (TSLA) Board Will Review Musk's Offer 08/09/2018 08:00pm • The Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) board of directors is reportedly planning a meeting next week to formally review CEO Elon Musk's $420 per-share offer to take the company private. The board will review the details of the proposal with financial advisors and decide whether or not Musk's plan is viable, b Meniscus Tears and Fears: What to Know 08/08/2018 08:00pm • With the NFL training camp season underway, sports fans are bound to hear about their favorite teams and players succumbing to knee injuries at practice. From torn ACLs and MCLs to meniscus tears, the knees of athletes often take an incredible beating. And though they're biologically designed to be Wall Street Is Falling In Love With Match Group Inc (MTCH) Stock 08/08/2018 08:00pm • Match Group Inc (Nasdaq: MTCH) stock jumped more than 17 percent on Wednesday after the online dating giant's second-quarter earnings beat and guidance raise. Analysts say Tinder is leading a resurgence in North American growth for Match, and investors have little to fear from a Facebook ( FB) datin
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