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Why Sound Nutrition Advice Just Isn't Sexy 03/12/2015 08:00pm • We live in a culture where sex sells, and it's no different when it comes to nutrition and weight loss. As a nutrition educator for over 15 years, I have been preaching "portion control" and "eating in moderation" for years, but the message just isn't as exciting as others out there. Although many n How Heart Failure Patients Can Succeed 03/12/2015 08:00pm • Regina Rexrode, 46, an elementary school teacher in Noblesville, Indiana, works with some 600 kids every week in the school's computer lab. She says her job is "a lot of fun" and keeps her really busy. So she doesn't have time to dwell on her medical condition, even though it could make her a candid Healthy eating myths: How many have you fallen for? 03/12/2015 08:00am • If your nutrition sources are primarily websites, blogs or social media, much of what you're reading may be misleading, inaccurate and potentially even harmful to your health. Here are four popular Internet-driven nutrition myths you can stop believing now. Myth: Coconut Oil is a Cure-All Fact What's Hot and What's Not in Fitness 03/11/2015 08:00pm • The American College of Sports Medicine released its " Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2015" that gives the sports and fitness industry insight into what's driving their market. The editors of ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal ® survey health and fitness professionals worldwide about trends Why I'm Committing to a 30-Day Detox 03/11/2015 08:00pm • I've dedicated the next 30 days to detoxing. In doing so, I've decided to write a series of blog posts about the process. In the first, " Why Detoxing Isn't as Scary as You Think," I wrote about how you can detox in a way that won't deprive you of food or leave you hungry, cranky, tired and dreamin 3 Questions to Answer Before Refinancing Student Loans 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sara Hamilton, a law school graduate repaying more than six figures in federal student debt, was ready to ditch her hodgepodge of high rates and frustrating loan servicing. The Emory University alumna decided to renegotiate the terms of her debt by refinancing through a private lender, aiming for Diabetes and Exercise: How to Dive In 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Being a competitive swimmer takes a lot of discipline, and Katherine O'Malley, 15, is up to the challenge. The Wrentham, Massachusetts, teen competes both for Bishop Feehan High School, where she's a sophomore, and the Adirondack Aquatics Club, part of USA Swimming, the national governing body for t 10 ways to stay in shape on a budget 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sweat it out. After a long, cold winter, you might be ready to put some more effort into your workout routine. To get back in shape on a budget, consider these tips from the Frugal Shopper blog contributors. They'll give your muscles a workout while leaving your wallet intact. Use an app. A 7 surprising things that age you 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Age old news First, the not-so-surprising: Eating junk, being a couch potato, smoking and stress can all shorten your life span and make you look older, too. There's also a hefty amount of luck involved when it comes to aging. "You have to pick the right parents," as Marie Bernard, deputy directo Why yoga is more than a workout 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Do you stare at the clock during your workout waiting for it to end? Or maybe you space out, staring glossy-eyed at a big-screen television while you step, run or elliptical your evening away. Exercise trends such as Zumba, Tae Bo, Jazzercise, P90X and Insanity come and go. Many styles of yoga fall 9 ways to be an incredibly likable interviewee 03/10/2015 08:00pm • If hired, will you say "hi" and "bye" most days and be friendly to both your manager and the person fixing your computer? Will you show up to team happy hours and respectfully contribute in brainstorming meetings? Will you humor us -- but not smother us -- with pleasant small talk about weeken 5 Reasons You Should Chew Your Food 03/10/2015 01:00pm • One of the key components of mindful eating is chewing your food with awareness. This may seem like a simple concept, but when is the last time you were truly conscious of chewing? Give it a try. The next time you take a bite, pay attention to the number of times you chew and your natural reflex to The Best and Worst Credit Union Apps 03/09/2015 08:00pm • Access to mobile banking has become an important part of any customer credit union or bank relationship. Consumers want easy access to their funds and the ability to check balances on the go, make transfers in transit and deposit checks without heading into a local branch. Credit unions often get an U.S. News Releases 2016 Best Graduate Schools Rankings 03/09/2015 08:00pm • Fewer U.S. citizens are headed to graduate school, and the decision not to go could put a dent in their paychecks. First-time enrollment of U.S. citizens and permanent residents shrank by about 1 percent between fall 2012 and fall 2013, according to a September report from the Council of Graduate What It's Like to Be a Woman With HIV 03/09/2015 08:00pm • The first time Michelle Anderson came out about her HIV-positive status, she stood in front of hundreds of Lone Star Riders, a biking group in her home state of Texas. The second time Anderson came out, she posted it on her Facebook wall on World AIDS Day. "We do it big here in Texas, so if you're