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6 Health Hazards to Watch Out for This Summer Other Than Skin Cancer 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Barbecues and bee stings Carlos Berio knows what you're thinking: "The sun is out! It's really nice outside! I'm joining that kickball league from last summer." And while the physical therapist in Alexandria, Virginia, is in full support of physical activity, he and other health professionals are th Spine Surgery Is No 'Magic Cure' 05/30/2017 08:00pm • From professional golfer Tiger Woods' multiple spine surgeries dating back to 2014, to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's failed back surgery in 2015 and its resulting complications, a very bright public spotlight has been placed on the efficacy of spine surgery. The understandable quest 5 Ways To Help Our Daughters Develop A Positive Body Image 05/30/2017 08:00pm • It's a sad state of affairs, but by the time most of our daughters reach the age of 18, they describe disliking their bodies. More specifically, they describe feeling fat, when in fact, fat is not really a feeling. Herein lies the problem -- body weight, body image and self-esteem become one, each What You Should Know About 3 Major U.S. Indexes 05/30/2017 08:00pm • As the second-longest bull market in history rages on and many indexes keep breaking records, it's fair to wonder if U.S. stocks are overvalued and when this run will end. This is particularly important given how difficult it is for investors to outperform the major stock indexes. New investors sh 5 Ways to Maximize Multiple Offers on Your Home 05/30/2017 08:00pm • In today's fast-paced seller's market, an aggressively priced property can often fetch multiple offers, spurring a bidding war between homebuyers. As the seller, this is an extremely fortunate position to be in, but one which may prove more confusing than expected. It's easy to assume the offer wit This Mental Trick Will Make You a Better Athlete 05/30/2017 08:00pm • Have you ever had difficulty opening a jar, only to find that yelling aloud while trying again did the trick? Or that an audible grunt makes completing your last barbell squat seem easier? Or that walking onto the field with a sort of dominant, arrogant posture helped you play a great game ? Chance Are There Health Benefits to Playing Video Games for MS Patients? 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Medical experts are always looking for ways to help multiple sclerosis patients cope with their symptoms. Although the exact cause of MS is unknown and there's still no cure, there are numerous treatments to help ease its difficulties. Surprisingly, video games may be one. Several studies show elect 5 Bodyweight Exercises to Fix Your Posture 05/29/2017 08:00pm • "Sit up straight!"Fixing your posture requires more than standing (or sitting) at attention. That's because common postural issues including lordosis, an excessive dip in the lower back, and kyphosis, commonly called "hunchback," are really symptoms of an underlying issue. Fixing that issue -- often Seniors and Depression: Not a Normal Part of Aging 05/29/2017 08:00pm • "Old age ain't no place for sissies." Actress Bette Davis said that, and everyone else who has struggled through the difficulties of aging knows what she's talking about. There is no avoiding the physical problems and emotional issues that come with growing older. They're enough to make anyone feel, Sore Muscles? What to Know 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Whether you've recently engaged in a particularly intense workout or just a walk around the neighborhood, many people believe that muscle soreness after such activities is simply the body's way of saying, "Yay, you worked hard." Though the sensation is typically nothing to worry about, it's importa How to Manage Your Diabetes When It's Hot Outside 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Hot weather can bring time off, travel, increased outdoor activities and welcome changes in routine. It can also upset your diabetes routine if you're not careful. That can happen for a few reasons. First, in the hotter summer months, you're more likely to change your routine. Kids are out of schoo 7 Ways to Make Your Internship Most Valuable 05/29/2017 08:00pm • If you are a high school student, in college or are a recent graduate, one of the most profitable things you can do to explore your career options, gain some ground-floor experience and build your resume is an internship. Interning can come in all different forms: paid and unpaid, short-term and lon Fatty liver disease is a growing problem for U.S. kids 05/29/2017 09:15am • The obesity epidemic and related rise in Type 2 diabetes has spurred public health awareness and parental concern. But another obesity-related health hazard is quietly putting kids at risk for liver damage, liver cancer , cirrhosis and, in advanced cases, the need for a liver transplant in adulthood Coal trains fewer as Appalachian railroads keep rolling 05/28/2017 10:47am • MATOAKA, W.Va. (AP) — The red caboose parked at the edge of a rundown commercial block is the only rail car some people have seen in Matoaka in more than a year. It bears the markings of the Norfolk and Western Railway, a company merged years ago and absorbed into oblivion, like Amoco and Oldsm DIY Health: the Proliferation of Health Measure Monitoring 05/25/2017 08:00pm • You don't have to look very far nowadays to see someone peering at their Apple watch, consulting their smartphone to access a health app or jogging while wearing an around-the-chest heart rate monitor. The Information Age has yielded a number of cataclysmic eruptions that have disrupted the status