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My Baby Was Born With VACTERL Association: One Mom's Story 05/03/2016 08:00pm • "Your son is beautiful, and everything looks fine, except I don't see an anal opening." Imagine hearing those words from your doctor just minutes after bringing your baby into the world. I didn't hear anything that came after that sentence. Beyond those words, I froze -- and it was only the beginni Recovering from Chronic Knee, Hip and Back Pain -- Without Surgery 05/02/2016 08:00pm • Chronic knee, hip and low back pain are the most common types of pain limiting comfortable walking, therefore limiting quality of life and independence. Together with our modern sedentary lifestyle, the pain in these joints prevents people from pursuing an active, healthier way of life. Why do we g Want better health? 3 habits to add to your daily routine 05/02/2016 01:05am • WASHINGTON — Every place you look there’s a new get fit quick scheme — take this pill, eat this food, do this new fitness craze and you’ll get the body you always wanted. The reality is that getting to good health is a step-by-step process. Personal trainer and author Josef Brandenburg 3 Ways to Be a More Mindful Athlete 05/01/2016 08:00pm • The medical community is abuzz with talk about the benefits of mindfulness, a form of meditation that changes the relationship you have with your focus. To be mindful means to pay attention to what's happening in the present moment without any judgment, but rather with openness, curiosity and a will 6 things you need to know before running your first marathon 05/01/2016 05:00pm • At some point, many of us have toyed with the idea of running a marathon. Maybe you already have some 10Ks and half-marathons under your running belt, or maybe you've just watched from the sidelines and thought, "Wow, being a part of this would be awesome!" Either way, most people don't realize j 9 of the best spring weight-loss tips 05/01/2016 05:00pm • With the warm weather setting in, many folks are starting to acknowledge the few (or more) pounds they put on during those winter months. Second to New Year's Day, spring is the time when many people make a commitment to lose weight. I asked top nutrition experts from around the country to give thei The hottest new diet isn't a diet at all 05/01/2016 05:00pm • Diets are out; dietary patterns are in -- at least, that's what the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans seems to say. That's big news for those of us who like to incorporate the report's nutrition advice into our personal eating habits when it comes out every five years. This time, the gov McCloughan looking to fill needs, expand draft pool 04/28/2016 01:11am • WASHINGTON — Redskins General Manager Scot McCloughan made it very clear when he arrived in town last year that he was determined to build through the draft and not rely on free agency. Don't expect a fundamental shift in philosophy just because the Redskins signed All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman l The Top 5 Things You Need in Your Food 04/27/2016 08:00pm • Sometimes the amount of information at our fingertips can be overwhelming, especially in the case of information on food and nutrition. Every day a new headline tells us what we thought was right is now wrong, and suddenly there's a laundry list of "new" things we should be concerned about in our f The 10 Best Ways to Buy Tech Stocks 04/27/2016 08:00pm • Semiconductors, software and IT services.The heart of the technology sector's earnings season typically brings with it a lot of big swings, even in the bluest of blue-chip tech stocks. But you can avoid the volatility from quarterly tech earnings season by getting some of your exposure in a more wel 8 Weird Ways Obesity Makes You Sick 04/27/2016 08:00pm • An interconnected system Dr. Gregory Poland's obese patients know they're at risk for heart disease and diabetes, and they've heard their weight could doom them to an early death. But few recognize just how vast an impact obesity has on all their body systems -- from their brains to their skin to th When Your Pain Is Disguised 04/27/2016 08:00pm • I knew something wasn't right around midnight. Within hours, I was sprawled across the bathroom floor, weak and whimpering. Was this food poisoning? The flu? Maybe I should just try to sleep on a towel in the bathroom, I thought. There was vomit in my hair and on my nightgown, but I didn't care. Il 5 Activities You Never Expected to Find in and Around Toronto 04/27/2016 08:00pm • Toronto, with its diverse neighborhoods, offbeat attractions, art enclaves and top-notch restaurants, lures families, foodies, adventurers and art lovers with varying interests. And thanks to Canada's advantageous exchange rate ($1 Canadian dollar equates to roughly 70 cents), this is the year to he How Health Care Providers Combat Compassion Fatigue 04/26/2016 08:00pm • You're seeing a health professional, but as a patient, you can sense something's off in the clinical encounter. It's clear that your doctor, nurse or therapist is eager to cut the visit short. He or she fails to make eye contact and seems impatient or on edge. When you try to describe your pain or What to Eat and Drink During Menopause 04/25/2016 08:00pm • Prepare for a natural disruption.For most women who don't go through menopause prematurely -- such as resulting from a procedure, like a hysterectomy -- it's considered a natural part of aging, most often occurring when a woman is around 45 to 55. However, it can still be quite disruptive, particula