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State agencies' reports into Va. inmate's death scrutinized 04/25/2016 09:05am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two state agencies' reports into the death of a mentally ill Virginia inmate have come under scrutiny over whether their investigations were thorough enough. The Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1MSDXqO) reports that neither the report from the inspector general's off 7 Travel Rules That Families Should Break 04/24/2016 08:00pm • Traveling with kids is supposed to be exciting, eye-opening and a chance to form lifelong memories together. But somewhere along the way -- between dealing with sibling tantrums, restless grade-schoolers and lugging around diaper bags, a stroller and other necessities -- stressful scenarios can aris AP Exclusive: Color index for US border security is rejected 04/22/2016 02:09am • SAN DIEGO (AP) — Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security dropped its color-coded terror threat index developed after the 9/11 attacks amid widespread confusion and ridicule. So what did it do when tasked by Secretary Jeh Johnson in 2014 with measuring security along the country's 7 ways to keep your hunger in check 04/21/2016 08:00pm • Hunger isn't the enemy that fad diets make it out to be. On the contrary, it's your body's built-in food-tracking app. "Listening to your hunger cues is essential for regulating energy throughout the day," says Bridget Murphy, a registered dietitian and clinical nutritionist at NYU Langone Medica Before You Try Steroids to Build Muscle, Read This 04/20/2016 08:00pm • It started with a man crush. "He was good-looking, and he was huge and he was popular," remembers Brian Cuban of the former professional football player who worked out at his gym. In other words, he was everything Cuban felt he wasn't. So, when the former player mentioned that a nearby doctor could 6 Surprising Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep 04/20/2016 08:00pm • As a college professor, I am regularly surrounded by sleep-deprived young adults who sometimes wear their chronic lack of sleep as a badge of honor, comparing notes on who got less shut-eye before a big exam. But the truth is that a lack of sleep -- whether cramming for an exam or burning the candl 25 allergy-fighting foods 04/20/2016 02:12pm • The following information is provided by Graphiq and HealthGrove.  by Sabrina Perry In recent years, the rates of respiratory allergies among United States citizens have been higher than any other allergy type. Though many attribute this prevalence to the “hygiene hypothesis” — the 7 exercises men should do every day 04/19/2016 08:00pm • Maybe you're no stranger to the gym -- but are you using your time there well? That's another story. "There are more people exercising than any other time in history, thanks to a boom in health clubs and workout trends," says Fairfax Hackley, a D.C.-area personal trainer and former bodybuilder. "But The Darker Side of Pregnancy 04/19/2016 08:00pm • After discovering she was pregnant with her first child in the fall of 2011, Mariah Warren was excited, though somewhat nervous about becoming a mother. Around the six-month mark, her mild jitters turned into full-fledged anxiety, complete with insomnia, racing thoughts, physical and emotional agit Think you're healthy? Think again 04/19/2016 08:00pm • Despite the billions of dollars Americans spend on gym memberships, diet programs and low-fat food options, less than 3 percent of us meet the definition of a healthy lifestyle -- or so says a recent paper out of the Mayo Clinic. But before throwing in the (sweaty) towel on achieving optimal health, The Countless Ways Poverty Affects People's Health 04/19/2016 08:00pm • Poverty's harsh effects on health start before babies are born and pile up throughout their adult lives. With stressed-filled homes, shaky nutrition, toxic environments and health-care gaps of every kind, kids in very low-income families may never catch up when it comes to their health. Below, expe With summer approaching, here's how to keep children healthy 04/19/2016 05:19am • WASHINGTON -- Summer is fast approaching, which means no school and lots of free time. That's the perfect storm for overweight and obese children to gain more pounds, says Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires. About 17 percent of kids ages 2 to 19 are obese, according to the Centers for Diseas Silver Prices May Be Ready to Shine 04/18/2016 08:00pm • Is it time to add a little silver to the mix in your portfolio? Investors doing so will need to be cautious and patient at the same time. The market has certainly bounced considerably recently following a brutal years-long bear market where the value of the metal fell dramatically. The slide in pri 15 Healthy Breakfasts That Are High in Protein 04/18/2016 08:00pm • Protein is a hot topic these days. While the focus is often on following high-protein diets for weight loss (some of which can be extreme), the conversation needs to go deeper -- beyond the scale. Protein is an essential macronutrient. It helps us feel full and is a component for a variety of metab 12 Great Things About Retirement 04/17/2016 08:00pm • Newfound freedomSome people wonder what they will do with all their extra time after they retire. They fear they'll become irrelevant, aimless or out of sorts. There are certainly pitfalls of retirement, such as boredom, loneliness and even depression. That's why retirees should decide what's import