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New epigenetic research suggests a possible explanation for why many diets and weight-loss medications do not produce lasting results: fat cells may keep a memory of obesity even…
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Mike Hitcho, CEO of Hitcho Insurance Agency, explains the scams that can appear during Medicare enrollment season and what to do if you encounter one.
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You may have just finished lunch and still find yourself thinking about the cookies in the kitchen. While replying to emails, you’re already planning your next meal. Then you pass…
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Before tossing fruit peels, vegetable skins, or seeds into the trash, it may be worth taking a second look.
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The kitchen counter is a convenient height for a range of supported exercises. It gives you a steady place to place your hands, keeps you from having to get down on the floor, and…
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Once viewed as a bodybuilder’s tool and a staple for elite athletes, creatine has become one of the most sought-after ingredients in food and beverage.
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Kate Donohoe had long been careful about what she ate and how much she drank.
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For many people who grew up in the 20th century, Sears was a retail landmark. Established in 1893, the chain spent decades as a familiar anchor in shopping malls, offering…
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“Clueless” star and ’90s favorite Alicia Silverstone has reached her 50th birthday. While much has changed over the years, the beliefs she lives by remain much the same.
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The 1990s were a standout era for gamers, especially for role-playing games. Many of the most celebrated and influential titles in the genre came from that decade, when developers…
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TV theme songs are always enjoyable, but the ones from the 1980s hold a special place in television history. From introducing memorable characters to delivering instantly catchy…
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If you wave to someone and notice a little extra movement at the back of your arm, you’re not alone. The softness that can appear along the backs of the upper arms is one of the…
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