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How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs 01/12/2015 07:00pm • Choosing an occupation is personal, and of course, there is no ideal way to determine the best job overall. Still, U.S. News' Best Jobs rankings offer job seekers an intuitive method to compare professions based on components that matter most: salary, the number of expected openings, advancement opp How to Find the Best Job for You 01/12/2015 07:00pm • What do you want to be when you grow up? It's such a simple question when we're kids, and we answer it with enthusiasm and archetypal answers. "I want to be a firefighter. An astronaut. President of the United States." But finding the best job to fit our lifestyle, interests and talents is dif Untangle Analogy Arguments on the LSAT 01/11/2015 07:00pm • Most LSAT prep programs focus on question types in their treatment of the logical reasoning section. Another important, but less utilized, method of maximizing one's score in the logical reasoning section is by identifying and understanding common argument structures. The LSAT tends to recycle a fe Woman has 10-lb. baby 1 hour after learning she's pregnant 01/09/2015 10:15am • WASHINGTON -- This baby was truly a surprise. Katherine Kropas hadn't missed a day of work in two years, but when she visited the hospital for the strange and sudden pain in her stomach and back, she discovered that she was pregnant and in labor. An hour later Kropas, 23, had a baby girl. " Think Americans are getting healthier? Think again. 01/08/2015 07:00pm • It's the start of a new year, when many Americans make resolutions to get healthier. Over time, however, what constitutes the term "healthy" has become skewed. Much of the nutrition and health information disseminated to the public comes from media overhype, pop culture icon endorsements and health- Does this calorie make me look fat? 01/07/2015 07:00pm • You've most likely heard the term "a calorie is a calorie" before. This popular phrase, after all, encompasses the nitty gritty behind the foods we eat and weight we maintain. But the truth is, it's really not that simple -- and not all calories are created equal. Let's start with what a calorie Analysis: Global Universities That Outperform Their Reputations 01/07/2015 07:00pm • For the first time, U.S. News is publishing an analysis of universities from our Best Global Universities rankings that are overperforming or underperforming their global research reputation. This analysis of the rankings, which are powered by Thomson Reuters InCitesTM research analytics solutions D.C. takes steps to protect homeless from the cold 01/06/2015 08:12pm • WASHINGTON -- Right after a snowstorm that punched above its weight, a cold snap is bringing the most frigid temperatures of the season. In the District, where homelessness was a key issue in the mayoral campaign, the head of Health and Human Services says the city "is in good shape." "We curr U.S. News Releases Expanded 2015 Best Online Programs Rankings 01/06/2015 07:00pm • The number of online students climbs yearly as working adults, deployed service members, traditional college students and others are drawn to the flexibility of the programs. About 5.4 million students, or 1 in 4, took at least one distance education course during the fall of 2012, according to the What is the 'Best Diet' for you? 01/05/2015 07:00pm • What makes a diet best? In Best Diets 2015, the latest set of exclusive rankings from U.S. News, the DASH diet beat out 34 others, including Atkins, Jenny Craig and Slim-Fast, to win the "Best Diets Overall" crown. Among the 15 commercial diet programs marketed to the public, Weight Watchers came ou Top-Rated Diets Overall 01/05/2015 07:00pm • The Best Diets OverallU.S. News evaluated and ranked 35 diets with input from a panel of health experts. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe and effective for weight loss and preventing diabetes and heart disease. The government-endorsed Dietary Approaches t Easiest Diets to Follow: in Pictures 01/05/2015 07:00pm • 35 diets ranked by how well each one helps dieters stay on boardHard work is always going to be part of the diet equation, but some plans and approaches are easier to follow than others. U.S. News' Easiest Diets to Follow list ranks 35 popular diets. The highest scorers are typically tasty, flexible Top 5 Plant-Based Diets 01/05/2015 07:00pm • Why we rank plant-based dietsYour neighbor gave up meat, your cousin's gone vegetarian and now your doctor's suggesting you follow suit to lower your weight and blood pressure and to possibly prevent chronic diseases. Clearly, plant-based diets are soaring in popularity among Americans. That's why U 7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet 01/05/2015 07:00pm • Why would I give up meat?Going plant-based doesn't necessarily mean you have to. Our definition of a plant-based diet allows for modest amounts of fish and lean meat. But more importantly, choosing a diet heavy in fruits and veggies may help ward off chronic diseases and keep you svelte in 2015 and How to Get New Life Out of Your Old Activity Tracker 01/05/2015 07:00pm • Has your Fitbit lost its luster? Does your Nike FuelBand no longer give you butterflies? Do you find yourself checking out hotter, younger activity trackers and asking yourself where things went wrong? You're not alone. One in 10 American adults own an activity tracker, but about one-third abandon