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How Germy Is Your Gym? 05/16/2017 08:00pm • You go to the gym to get more fit, lose weight or improve your health. The last thing you'd expect, then, is to actually become less healthy by visiting the gym. But it happens. I'm not talking about the inherent risks associated with exercise or even the effects of chronic overtraining sometimes se U.S. News & World Report's 10 Top-Ranked ETFs 05/16/2017 08:00pm • All these funds are great choices.Investors looking to buy exchange-traded funds have a pretty big sea to navigate, as the ETF world includes literally thousands of options. One path you can take is investing in some of U.S. News & World Report's top-ranked ETFs. U.S. News ranks funds based on f What You Need to Know About Stroke 05/16/2017 08:00pm • The statistics are sobering: Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. As the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., strokes are fatal to almost 130,000 people a year. Equally devastating, stroke is the leading cause of long-term adult disability in the U.S., creating mobility Cancer Fatigue: So Tired by Treatment 05/16/2017 08:00pm • John Perkins was gobsmacked by fatigue. Treated for prostate cancer through last November, Perkins, 69, was eager to resume his long daily walks through the woods, fields and streams of his hometown, Geneseo, New York, with his dog -- a poodle named Gracie -- always by his side. But although the min 7 genius alternative 'toast' ideas 05/16/2017 09:00am • There's nothing like walking into the kitchen and smelling the aroma of fresh bread toasting. OK, there's one thing that's even better: Actually eating that warm, grainy slice with just the right toppings. (Smashed avocado, anyone?) But today, "toast" doesn't always mean "bread." Just check Insta The Overlooked Pregnancy Epidemic: Premature Birth 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Premature birth, defined as delivering between 20 to 37 weeks of pregnancy, is a significant global health concern that often goes unnoticed. In a normal, healthy pregnancy, a woman may be more concerned about the possibility of miscarriage or her baby being born with a genetic disease than whether Spinal Fusion for Lower Back Pain: Weighing the Pros and Cons 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Last resort, not a first choiceLumbar spinal stenosis -- a back condition affecting many older adults -- can mean persistent bouts of back pain and a gradual loss of mobility. Patients are increasingly opting for a type of back surgery called spinal fusion. However, recent studies suggest spinal fus Here's What Happened When I Gave Up My Gym Membership for a Year 05/15/2017 08:00pm • I used to be a gym rat. Ever since joining my first gym as a senior in high school, I was hooked on weight training and never looked back. In college, I first joined, then worked at, the campus gym. When I graduated, I quickly settled on a gym in New York City. Even when I gave up my membership six Understanding Coronary Artery Disease 05/14/2017 08:00pm • Someone has a heart attack every 42 seconds somewhere in the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, but experts say it doesn't have to be this way. There are plenty of steps you can take to both prevent and manage coronary artery disease. CAD: 3 Study Techniques for the Chemistry SAT Subject Test 05/14/2017 08:00pm • Did you know that chemistry is one of the most popular SAT subject tests? Tens of thousands of students sit for this exam on one of its six test dates. Did you also know that the last testing session for this school year is June 3? If you plan to sit for this exam, which consists entirely of 85 mult 7 Strategies for a Long and Healthy Life 05/14/2017 08:00pm • To some extent how long we live -- and how healthy we are -- is beyond our control. A lot depends on the birth lottery: How long your parents lived to a large degree determines how long you will live. Meanwhile, there are all kinds of studies and controversies surrounding the value of diet, exercise Everything you need to know about sugar cravings 05/14/2017 05:05am • You just want something sweet. OK, you need something sweet. Some of us just have some really strong sugar cravings at times (or maybe all the time). And with added sugar in everything from cookies and salad dressings to hamburgers, it's no surprise that the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimat Celebrities With Depression: What Do They Have in Common? 05/11/2017 08:00pm • Lady Gaga. Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson. Jon Hamm. JK Rowling. They're among the most famous and talented artists today. So are Owen Wilson, Wayne Brady, Sarah Silverman and Sheryl Crow. And they all have one thing in common: depression. They also have something in common with every unknown, non-famous Should You Live Near a Cemetery, Casino or These Other Landmarks? 05/11/2017 08:00pm • Determine your deal-breakers.It's time to begin house hunting, and you're all about that "location, location, location" mantra everyone mentions when it comes to real estate. But the right number of bedrooms, square footage and proximity to work and school aside, how much weight should you give to e Md. woman lands 'Fish of 10,000 Casts' to set state record 05/11/2017 04:34am • WASHINGTON — A Hagerstown, Maryland woman now holds the state fishing record for muskellunge (muskie). The 32.5-pound fish was 49 inches long and had a 24-inch girth. "There's no other fish that fights like a muskie," said 26-year-old Tessa Cosens of her catch. "They're escape artists. They