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5 Refreshing Resolutions for March 02/29/2016 07:00pm • It's that time of year again -- many people have officially given up on their well-intentioned New Year's resolutions. They might blame themselves, or chalk it up to life's hassles getting in the way. Either way, they end up going back to their old, tired habits. Maybe now is the perfect time to int 15 foods that cut your cancer risk 02/29/2016 08:00am • You don't smoke, you know your family history of every cancer under the sun (including skin cancer) and you never fall behind on an annual checkup. But there's still something -- well, a lot, actually -- you can do to slim your cancer risk. Namely, watch what you eat. Your food choices can either Fact vs. fiction: Red carpet fitness 02/26/2016 02:34am • WASHINGTON — It’s awards show season, and social media, magazines and TV shows are full of perfect bodies walking the red carpet. Personal trainer Josef Brandenburg says that while some of those physiques are the result of hard work and healthy living, there’s a lot more behind the scenes tha Alcoa Stock Hopes to Prove Its Mettle 02/25/2016 07:00pm • For many years, the slogan of Alcoa (ticker: AA) -- accented with a five-note mini-jingle -- was "Alcoa can't wait." But skeptical investors, not exactly known for whistling happy tunes, have grave doubts when it comes to betting on the lightweight metals technology giant. Alcoa stock? It can wait. 5 Things Your Financial Advisor is Not Telling You 02/25/2016 07:00pm • The financial industry is not known for transparency. It can be difficult to find the answers to simple questions, such as how your financial advisor is paid and whether he or she is required to work in your best interest. But if you educate yourself, you can better understand what to look out for w Moving Toward Saner, More Sensible Diets 02/25/2016 07:00pm • Oprah announced that she lost 26 pounds eating bread every day on Weight Watchers, and sign-ups soared. Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly touted her success on The F-Factor Diet, a program created by registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot that embraces high-fiber foods including bread, and the book sells o 5 Things You Didn't Know About Eating Disorders 02/24/2016 07:00pm • In the United States, 30 million people will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Disordered eating can be experienced in myriad ways, affecting both youth and adults as well as males and females. No matter the manifestation, eating disorders are serious, often life-threate Has America hit an exercise plateau? 02/24/2016 07:42am • WASHINGTON — Kassie Barnes is a success story. She has managed to take charge of her life through exercise — reversing serious health problems such as high blood pressure and sleep apnea. She did it all through the power of exercise. "What it gives you in terms of strength and energy -- y 5 Big Mistakes Millennials Make With Credit Cards 02/23/2016 07:00pm • For new cardholders and those just beginning their journeys into the complicated world of credit ratings and credit cards, managing and understanding the many types of credit cards and their terms can become confusing. While several areas of life allow wiggle room for trial and error, credit scores Are you making these 8 embarrassing mistakes on LinkedIn? 02/23/2016 09:00am • LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful tool for networking, expanding your contacts and even finding jobs, but it has its own unique etiquette land mines. Here are eight of the most common faux pas people make on LinkedIn -- and how to make sure that you avoid them. 1. Sending generic connection Diet tips to eat your way to healthier blood pressure, cholesterol 02/23/2016 05:47am • WASHINGTON — Diet changes can go a long way to help Americans battle high blood pressure and cholesterol and could reduce the need for medication, says Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires. Roughly 600,000 Americans die each year from heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men Why Older Kids Need Well-Child Checkups, Too 02/22/2016 07:00pm • From the time a newborn let's out that first shrill scream, most parents see to it that their child gets regular medical attention, making frequent visits to the baby's doctor for well-child checkups in the initial weeks, months and years of life. But as kids grow older, and visits become less re How to cut costs on pet care 02/22/2016 05:00am • While we all hope our pets will be healthy and live long, happy lives, there is always a possibility medical care, special diets or equipment can cost a lot of money. Anyone interested in owning a pet should be ready for a long-term commitment with the potential for major costs and sacrifices. With New techniques, hope for treatment of eating disorders 02/22/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Millions of people in this country suffer from eating disorders, and all this week the focus is on raising awareness. No one knows exactly how many Americans are affected, since so many cases go unreported. But the National Eating Disorders Association says about 20 million women a 3 Things Parents of High Schoolers Need to Know About 'Study Drugs' 02/21/2016 07:00pm • The second half of the school year can be a stressful time for high schoolers with the SAT, ACT, final exams and other important academic events on the agenda. Some teens may resort to using so-called "study drugs" -- often prescription amphetamines like Adderall -- to get it all done. These drugs