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We’ve all fantasized about the day we quit working for good. But have you given serious thought to where you’ll live in retirement? The idea of spending life as a retiree in a quaint New England cottage or sunny California condo might seem appealing, but that might not be your best option, according to the […]

On Feb. 1, 2004, after abusing laxatives for a decade, Lisa Boltman decided she was done. No more sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night to use the bathroom while her family was asleep. No more spending hours in there, writhing in pain, after ingesting far more than the recommended dosage. Leading

These days, there’s no shortage of confusing information about eating meat, its effects on our health, and what to look for when buying it. The labels on most meat products make the buying process even more complicated, as you spend (what feels like) hours trying to decipher what’s sneaky marketing lingo versus legit nutritional information.

Image copyright Getty Images Allergy patients are being warned of a potential fault with Emerade adrenaline pens. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said some have blocked needles, so cannot deliver adrenaline. Around two in every 1,000 pens are thought to be affected. Patients are advised to follow the existing advice to carry

Young Reporter Kacey has had alopecia since the age of six and lost her hair aged 10. She wanted to share her story with a wider audience and explains why she is now glad she has the condition, and talks about it to promote a positive body image message. You can find stories by other

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar (KLOH’-buh-shar) has a new plan to help seniors that includes more support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. It’s an issue that’s personal for the Minnesota senator, whose 91-year-old father is in a memory care facility. The plan includes new funding for Alzheimer’s research and aims to develop

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sepsis sees the body’s immune system attack organs Limitations in software being used by some ambulance call handlers means there is a “significant risk” signs of sepsis are being missed. The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) said it was working with suppliers so extra questions could identify a

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. StackCommerce Relying on the language you learned in high school may not give you the most confidence in communication on your next trip abroad. Not to worry, however, because you have ways to make your life a little easier. Take away the

The wide metal barn on the Utah alfalfa farm owned by Russell and Diane Jones will host their youngest son’s wedding next month. By September, they hope the structure will be full of marijuana plants. The Joneses are fourth-generation farmers, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and among 81 applicants for

Olympic champion cyclist Elinor Barker reveals to BBC Sport Wales that the pain caused by endometriosis almost forced her to quit the sport. The 24-year-old won Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles while suffering from the condition, which can cause pain, heavy periods, fatigue or even infertility. Barker says she went undiagnosed for years and