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6 healthy ways to eat and drink yourself cool in the heat 08/24/2017 01:01am • When temperatures rise, I don't complain, but I do make some changes to help stay cool and hydrated. Goodbye, hot morning coffee, and hello iced! Glasses of seltzer mixed with 100 percent orange juice also become a staple. I want to be able to enjoy the heat — not let it get the better of me. M Are Quant ETFs Worth Buying? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Trendy quantitative exchange-traded funds, also known as smart beta, give investors exposure to algorithm-based strategies that offer lower fees and volatility than expensive, traditional stock-picking funds. Unlike active funds, which rely on the decision-making skills of human portfolio managers, Are There Surgical Options for Breast Cancer--Related Lymphedema? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Treatment for breast cancer can bring many unintended and potentially unpleasant side effects. One of the more common side effects of surgery for breast cancer is lymphedema. If you've had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, your doctor may have also removed some lymph nodes from the axilla area, essential Working to Avoid Frailty 08/23/2017 08:00pm • The term "frail" is often used to describe the appearance of an older person. The term itself suggests vulnerability, slowness and disability. The medical definition of frailty requires that three of the following characteristics be present: -- shrinking/weight loss (10 pounds or more in one year)- What Is the Connection Between Gastroparesis and Diabetes? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Many people with diabetes experience a well-known condition called diabetic neuropathy, which affects the nerves and causes numbness and tingling in the feet. Yet you might not know that a digestive disorder called gastroparesis is another form of neuropathy that can affect you when you have diabet Risky business – misconceptions that could put your money at risk 08/23/2017 06:24am • WASHINGTON — It may come as a surprise that a recent Women and Money survey by Fidelity found that women are, in fact, better investors than men. After reviewing more than 8 million client accounts, Fidelity found that women investors earned 0.4 percent more than men, and they are saving more Life After Cancer: the Importance of the Survivorship Movement 08/22/2017 08:00pm • Anne Macy, 51, has been battling cancer for almost half of her life. Diagnosed at age 28 with Hodgkin's lymphoma, the real estate broker from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, has been hit with two other cancers since that first one was cured. What has helped her cope with all the turmoil with her sanity inta If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis, You May Become Anemic 08/22/2017 08:00pm • If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you may be used to feeling tired and weak much of the time, and you might think your symptoms are just part and parcel of the disease. You could be right -- RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder most commonly associated with pain and disfigurement of the joints, 8 questions answered about exercise that you may not know 08/22/2017 09:00am • Exercising isn't just a new fad or trendy hobby: Physical activity is good for you! Exercise's beneficial effects can lower risks of heart disease and cancer, plus prolong one's life span. Even Hippocrates, who lived in 400 B.C. and is considered the father of scientific medicine, understood the The rooftop farming trend and what it means for your veggies 08/22/2017 04:54am • WASHINGTON — A recent trend in farming means your fresh produce may not be coming from fertile fields miles away. It could be coming by elevator from just a few floors away. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, describes vertical farming as simply farming on rooftops. And How to watch movies like a world-class critic 08/22/2017 01:00am • WASHINGTON — Have you ever gone to a movie, decided you loved or hated it, then read a review arguing the exact opposite? What are film critics looking for? What's the secret? The answer lies in the new hardback "Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies" by Washington Post chief film critic Here Are the Eye Problems That Affect You When You Have Diabetes 08/21/2017 08:00pm • If your diabetes is uncontrolled for a long period, you could develop eye conditions that can lead to blindness. That's because diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- can cause damage to your eyes over the long term. "The excess sugar in the blood affects the walls of blood vessels throughout the bo How to Minimize Carbs the Healthy Way 08/21/2017 08:00pm • According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about three-quarters of Americans eat too few vegetables, fruits and healthy fats. Surveys also show that more than half the population also consumes excess amounts of high-carb foods daily, especi Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) Stock Should Finally Strike Back 08/20/2017 08:00pm • If you want evidence that the theme of 2017's market action is fear, look no further than Ulta Beauty (Nasdaq: ULTA). The beauty retailer, whose business has exploded on the back of its services-laden model and well-regarded customer care, is off by more than 4 percent during a year in which it has Is Reverse Dieting the Key to Weight Maintenance? 08/20/2017 08:00pm • Every spring, Jim White and his colleagues get in the best shape of their lives. They commit to strict eating plans and carefully crafted exercise regimens with one goal in mind: the company's annual June photo shoot. "It's a big goal for us every year," says White, a registered dietitian and owner