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Is a Calorie a Calorie? 05/15/2016 08:00pm • Some incredibly silly preoccupations, and the fatuous questions they engender, simply refuse to die. Is evolution really real? How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? Is a calorie a calorie? Recent, prominent attention to the challenges of sustainable weight loss has that last one making th How sore should you be after a workout? 05/13/2016 03:00pm • We've all heard the adage "no pain, no gain," but how much truth is there to that mantra? It depends. Pain during or immediately following exercise, for one, is typically bad news. But soreness that comes several hours after your workout is usually a good thing. Check in with your body during and af Should you eat a bedtime snack? 05/13/2016 02:40pm • One of the most frequent questions people ask me is, "Can I eat before bed?" Many folks believe it's "bad" to eat a bedtime snack because it will cause unwanted weight gain. But that's not always the case. Whether you should be eating at night needs to be examined on an individual basis. Each person The story behind a strange-looking car named Dino 05/13/2016 05:20am • DUNKIRK, Md. — No offense, but Joe Cline's car looks pretty strange. "I've had people approach me in the city when I'm stopped at a red light ... they want to ask me what the car's about," he said in an interview in a Dunkirk parking lot. The black 1994 Honda Civic has what look like white How to Survive -- and Thrive -- in the Brave New World of Reference Checking 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Elements of the job hunt continue to change dramatically -- from interactive, Web-based resumes and social resumes such as your LinkedIn profile to video interviews using everyday tools such as Skype. Where is this especially true? Reference checking. The days when you could offer one or two referen 5 Strength Machines You Should Start Using ASAP 05/12/2016 08:00pm • FlexStrength machines are known for being for newbies, but even if you're a gym rat who lives on free weights, some choice machines can help you take your fitness to the next level. Here, personal trainers share the five strength machines that every exerciser can benefit from using.Cable machineArgu What's the Deal With Kids Who Smoke? 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Toddlers put small, nonfood objects in their mouths -- that's what they do. As a parent, you breathe a sigh of relief when kids grow old enough to know better. But don't relax your vigilance just yet. Teens and tweens put cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes in their mouths all too often -- 10 Ways to Invest in Pharmaceuticals With ETFs 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Pharma stocks offer stability and income.When it comes to health care, biotech is the sizzle, but pharmaceutical stocks are the steak. Big pharma stocks are financial tanks, sporting massive war chests that fund research and development, as well as acquisitions that bring in robust new drug pipeline 10 Places With the Highest Cost of Living 05/12/2016 08:00pm • The U.S. News Best Places Data Drill Down, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that sheds light on multiple data points in order to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to live in the United States. Visit our 2016 Best Places to Live ranking to see wh 6 Ways Obesity Can Weigh on the Brain 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Body mass can go to a person's head.The obesity epidemic is not only bad for our waistlines, but it could have a significant effect on our minds, as well. "Obesity not only impacts how you look ... or physical health, it also impacts your brain," says Ranjana Mehta, an assistant professor of environ Celebrities who became famous for virtually no reason 05/11/2016 10:56am • By Dustin Clendenen Since the advent of reality TV, there’s been no shortage of people in the spotlight who are famous for no discernible reason other than that they’re famous. In this new era of entertainment, you don’t necessarily have to showcase any real talents or skills, or even a Get a swimmer's body by channeling your inner Michael Phelps 05/11/2016 09:00am • As the spring arrives and summer approaches, pools and beaches will re-open -- but is your winter body ready for those summer splashes? Swimming is one of the most popular outdoor activities, and with the Olympics right around the corner, it'll be top of mind. Eighty million Americans participate Yoga: a guy's guy activity? 05/10/2016 03:00pm • It's no secret that men often consider trying yoga because of women. Whether they're looking to impress or meet a girl or they're coerced by a partner, there's usually a female influence behind every male yoga student. While this is a seemingly good enough reason for men to get on their mats initial Low-calorie sweeteners: a sweet solution to lowering your calorie intake? 05/10/2016 11:45am • A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was an innovative planet determined to address its concerns about weight. No, not the gravity kind of weight -- body weight. Much thought went into developing options to help people manage their weight and eventually, they became available to the publ The best countries, according to millennials 05/10/2016 11:00am • Some millennials had a Facebook account before they were teenagers. Others didn't have a cell phone until they were in college. But if there's one thing that has shaped the generation -- generally considered one of the largest -- it's technology. Growing up during the rise of the Internet, millen