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10 Commandments to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke 08/09/2016 08:00pm • Strokes usually aren't medical mysteries that strike at random. High blood pressure and other preventable risk factors account for 90 percent of strokes, a huge international study confirms. Even so, you don't have to live like a monk, eat like a dietitian or train like an elite athlete to avoid a d When Food Replaces Feelings: How to Get Emotional Eating Under Control 08/08/2016 08:00pm • Let's face it: For most of us, food is much more than merely fuel for our bodies. From grandma's apple pie to mac and cheese we enjoyed as a child to chocolate mousse shared with a significant other, food can evoke memories and emotions, particularly feelings of comfort or love. But there's a big di The Future of Aging 08/08/2016 08:00pm • Imagine a day in the not-too-distant future. You're in your late 40s, and it's time for a special doctor's visit. The physician reviews your lifestyle, sleep habits and health history and orders some blood work to compare certain biomarkers with baseline measures taken when you were in your 20s. The Go nuts to age well: 6 benefits of nuts for older adults 08/08/2016 09:10am • If a miracle anti-aging pill does exist, chances are that it comes in a shell. Nuts -- and it doesn't matter if you're munching on almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios or peanuts (which are technically legumes) -- are shown time and time again to prevent the development of chronic diseases, Being Mindful About Weight-Loss Surgery 08/07/2016 08:00pm • If you're a candidate for weight-loss surgery, here's some good news: By having a bariatric procedure, your odds of living longer than someone who doesn't are greatly increased. Researchers in Milan, Italy, found that patients with obesity who had a bariatric procedure reduced their odds of dying b Is It Time to Change the Dow? 08/07/2016 08:00pm • If you turn back to the late 1800s, the go-to names for baby girls included Edna, Ethel, Gertrude and Mildred. Now, try finding any mom who covets them today. And so it goes for the outdated appellation "Dow Jones Industrial Average" -- a stock market measure that also dates to that Age of Bertha an How Pokémon GO Is Helping Seniors Recover from Injury 08/07/2016 08:00pm • The Pokémon GO craze has been getting people up and moving, challenging their bodies and minds. At DeBary Health and Rehabilitation Center in DeBary, Florida, an innovative therapist thought that utilizing the app would help get our patients motivated. She thought that not only would Pokémon GO b How to Navigate a Multiple-Offer Situation When Buying a Home 08/04/2016 08:00pm • The real estate market is competitive right now, especially in larger markets like Los Angeles and San Francisco. A lack of inventory over the last several years has pushed prices higher and created a challenging environment for buyers who are often up against five, 10 or even 20-plus buyers all bi 7 olympian-approved ways to eat healthier 08/04/2016 09:00am • When the difference between gold and silver can be a hundredth of a second, it's no surprise that Olympic athletes not only optimize their training to perform at their best, but typically follow customized performance nutrition programs identifying when, what and how much they need to eat and drink Winning at Weight Loss: How to Cut Fat Without Sacrificing Performance 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Summer is a time for skimpy clothes and exposed skin. But while longer days and warmer weather tend to result in increased activity, efforts to shed extra pounds to look flatter may also lead to weight-loss strategies that detract from performance. Fortunately, there are ways to correct some common Sleep Problems Could Mean Higher Stroke Risk 08/03/2016 08:00pm • If you're having trouble sleeping at night, your problems could be worse than just being tired: Both insomnia and oversleeping could increase your risk of having a stroke. New findings, published Wednesday in Neurology, indicate that sleep disorders, like insomnia and sleep apnea, are associated wit How Can Women Suffering Silently From Childbirth Injuries Find Healing? 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Despite the billions upon billions of births over the millennia, experts say many mothers still suffer in obscurity in the 21st century because scant attention has been paid historically to the lasting physical effects from giving birth. "It's amazing how little we actually know about what's normal Here's How Many Calories 6 Summer Olympic Sports Burn 08/03/2016 08:00pm • Feel the burn.How hard is it to be an Olympic athlete? Indescribably so, says Marko Damiani, a personal trainer at DavidBartonGym Century City in Los Angeles, who nearly qualified for the 2004 games in Greece as a member of Croatia's Taekwondo team. "Nobody knows how much blood, sweat and tears goes Is too much cortisol ruining your weight-loss efforts? 08/03/2016 09:00am • Ask any weight-loss expert about the secret to dropping excess pounds, and he or she will tell you it's as easy as basic math: Burn more calories than you consume, and the weight will surely come off. And that's pretty much right. But if you talk to someone who's actually tried to lose weight -- and Tesla Earnings Disappoint, but Future Looks Bright (TSLA) 08/02/2016 08:00pm • Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors (ticker: TSLA) reported second-quarter results on Wednesday, missing badly on earnings and very slightly on revenue. But shares merely wavered in after-hours trading. The company still sees deliveries in the second half of the year of around 50,000 vehicles an