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Will the Dollar be a Headwind for Commodities? 01/25/2017 07:00pm • Commodities ended 2016 smartly, with the Bloomberg Commodity Index up 12 percent, led by gains in crude oil, and the sector continues to show some life in early 2017. Crude oil prices are holding at higher levels, as OPEC appears to be cutting production as it said it would. That's expected to final Should You Try Muay Thai? 01/25/2017 07:00pm • Tired of the same old workout routine? A combat sport tracing back centuries that's gaining in popularity today amid the rise of mixed martial arts fighting is providing just the kick some need to improve their fitness. Muay thai, a full-contact sport that combines throwing punches, elbows, knees an 4 Surprising Things That Happen to Your Body During Dryuary 01/24/2017 07:00pm • In an era of detox cleanses, Dryuary -- or giving up alcohol for the entire month -- is a popular new year's resolution often inspired by excess drinking over the holidays. But does this month-long abstention really provide any health benefits -- besides the joy of posting on Twitter and Facebook ab The 9 Best ETFs to Buy Under President Donald Trump 01/24/2017 07:00pm • Invest in Trump's agenda with ETFs.President Donald Trump is moved into the White House, and his administration is already at work setting the tone for the next four years. Complementing months of campaign promises is a revamped WhiteHouse.gov site, including a number of issues that show just where Frugal Confessions: When Saving Money Backfires 01/24/2017 07:00pm • Each year countless Americans resolve to save money. In fact, the Nielsen's Global Health & Wellness Survey found that Americans' third most popular resolution in both 2015 and 2016 (after staying fit and losing weight) was spending less and saving more. That can be a worthwhile goal, but if we Your Doctor Is Not Fat Shaming You 01/23/2017 07:00pm • My grandmother was both ahead of her time and a product of her time. Ahead of her time in the sense that she was a microbiologist. A product of her time in that she was a lifelong smoker. She had no medical problems despite being a consistent half-pack-a-day smoker. By the time she reached her late What Is Sleep Apnea, and Should You Get Tested? 01/23/2017 07:00pm • Obstructive sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing repeatedly at night, during sleep, due to throat muscle relaxation. It's estimated that 18 million Americans have OSA, and of those, 80 percent remain undiagnosed. Untreated, OSA has been found to significantly raise the risk of developing dia 7 tricks for maintaining your weight-loss resolutions 01/22/2017 07:00pm • If you resolved to lose weight this year, you're in good company. If you actually lose weight this year, you're not. As a dietitian with almost 20 years of experience, I pay particular attention to what sets the "losers" apart. Here, I've identified seven habits you can adopt that will help you achi Should you try a teatox for weight loss? 01/22/2017 04:52am • New year, new you -- right? But if you're tempted to try teatoxing -- or drinking teas that have been marketed for weight loss, detoxification and boosting energy, typically for 14 to 28 days -- to achieve that "new you," listen up. Drinking tea isn't necessarily a bad thing In fact, tea contains 5 Ways to Improve Your Body Image 01/19/2017 07:00pm • Every person has a body. But in many ways, it's your body image -- your own subjective perception of how your body looks -- that determines your health. For instance, research from the University of California--Santa Barbara suggests that poor body image is detrimental to both mental and physical he 4 Reasons Investors Shouldn't Abandon Global Equities 01/19/2017 07:00pm • U.S. equities have outpaced international equities since 2011, with stocks providing returns well into the double digits. Within the international equity segment, developed international equities and emerging markets equities have both provided disappointing returns relative to their U.S. counterpar How to Actually Make Time for Fitness This Year 01/19/2017 07:00pm • As a professor, wife, mother, chauffeur, cook, laundress, maid, coach, community organizer, blogger and physical therapist, I get it when people tell me there are never enough hours in the day. The thought of spending even more time sleeping, eating right and exercising is understandably daunting. B Helping mom and dad declutter 01/19/2017 07:00pm • My immigrant parents were members of the Greatest Generation. Both worked hard to capture a piece of the American dream. My father came of age in America during the Depression, my mother immigrated later. Both lived frugally and reused things until they were worn -- from cars to clothes. They saved 12 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Retirement 01/18/2017 07:00pm • We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The benefits are clear: you will live longer, have fewer doctor visits, lower medical bills and be better able to travel and go about your daily routine. But sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Contr A recipe for financial success 01/18/2017 01:19pm • WASHINGTON — Whipping up a sumptuous dish in the kitchen has a lot in common with building a savvy financial portfolio. The skills and approach you would use to cook up, say, a delicious and nourishing soup are very similar to the way you should be thinking about establishing the foundation for yo