Brains, Hearts and Heroin Addiction: Medicine in VR

Addiction treatment, heart surgery and brain research are just some of the areas where virtual reality is helping to improve traditional approaches to treatment and training in medicine. Step inside a human heart or experience addiction treatment in VR.

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WATCH: Dan Harris aims to make the practice of meditation more accessible to everyone

Many people may begin 2018 with a resolution to start meditating.

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What's Really Behind Champagne's 'Pop'

The simple act of opening a bottle of bubbly wine involves some fascinating physics, including high speeds, a giant drop in temperature and oscillating gas.

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How to Be Healthier, Happier and More Productive: It's All in the Timing

When is the best time to exercise or do creative work? Research on the science of timing has answers.

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The Long and Winding Road to New Year's

Our version of New Year’s eve and day is a relatively recent tradition. The hour, date and kind of celebration have changed, country to country and century to century.

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A Diet Strategy That Counts Time, Not Calories

You can eat whatever you want with time-restricted feeding, just not whenever you want. The regime, which limits eating to a 12-hour window each day, is increasingly being studied as a tool for weight-loss, diabetes prevention and even longevity.

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The Best Relationship Advice of the Year

Top suggestions from readers in 2017 include spoiling your partner, listening, assuming the best and knowing when to chuck it all

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Finally, a Use for That Leftover Holiday Fruitcake: Exercise Fuel

The maligned dessert is finding fans among long-distance hikers, skiers and cyclists who are fed up with gorp.

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'Frankenstein' Has Become a True Monster

Once reviled, the 200-year-old novel lives on, and casts its creature’s giant shadow over today’s dilemmas about making life in a lab.

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Parenting the German Way: Let the Children Fight

An American mother living in Germany learns the benefits of letting children solve their own arguments.

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Trump Ends Terms of Remaining Members of H.I.V. and AIDS Council

The council’s executive director said the dismissals were common when a new administration takes office. Six members resigned in June in protest of President Trump.

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Legal recreational pot in California: What you need to know

First legal recreational pot sales to begin in California: What you need to know

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New California laws cover immigration, marijuana, education

In 2017, California state lawmakers passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 900 new laws, most of which take effect Monday.

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Why Children Play With Fire, and How to Stop Them

Preschoolers and kindergartners are most likely to start fires caused by play, and are most likely to die in them, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

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He's 66 and Loves Pogo Sticks

A doctor finds his fitness groove by getting hangtime on an exercise tool many mistake for a child’s toy.

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Why this part of the holiday season may be particularly risky for your heart

Sweet treats, holiday travel and eggnog may take a toll on your heart.

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WATCH: Flu season is getting worse and fast: CDC

Last week, 21 states reported high levels of doctor visits due to flu-like symptoms.

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States with high levels of doctor visits due to flu-like symptoms doubled: CDC

The number of states reporting high levels of doctor visits due to flu-like symptoms has doubled in the last week, according to the CDC.

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Some lawsuits can proceed over cigarettes touted as natural

A U.S. judge in New Mexico has dismissed more than two dozen complaints against the maker of American Spirit cigarettes but is allowing others to move forward over a line of tobacco touted as natural

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Ben Barres, Neuroscientist and Equal-Opportunity Advocate, Dies at 63

Dr. Barres, who in 1997 transitioned from female to male, drew on his experiences as a woman to highlight the obstacles women in science face.

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A Good Appetite: A Hearty Salad for a Month of Healthy Eating

January is the unofficial month of salad, and this recipe, topped with roasted golden beets and squash, is a sweet and hearty option.

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How to prevent and treat a New Year's Eve hangover

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down what works, and what doesn't, on "GMA."

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WATCH: Exclusive 1st look at season 22 of 'The Bachelor'

Get a preview of what's to come as Arie Luyendyk Jr. searches for true love on season 22 of the hit reality show.

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Ask Well: Does a ‘Strong’ Immune System Ward Off Colds and Flu?

How well you fight off colds and flu is likely a combination of luck, genetics and lifestyle.

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UK considers 'drunk tanks' to ease strain on health services

British officials consider 'drunk tanks' to ease strain on health services

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How 'Star Wars' made Carrie Fisher's final on-screen appearance special

Major spoilers ahead!

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Bening's the Big Heat

In ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool,’ Annette Bening plays screen siren Gloria Grahame in her waning days when, terminally ill, she reconnects with a much younger former lover.

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'In the Fade' Review: On Revenge and Its Limits

A German woman sets out to avenge the racially motivated murder of her husband and son in Hamburg.

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'9-1-1' Review: Adventures in Terror

With its exceptional emotional range and depth of detail, this series about first responders transcends the formula

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Alabama certifies Doug Jones' win over Roy Moore in Senate special election

Alabama has officially certified the results of the special election.

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Mom: Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner's daughter in coma

Friends and activists are visiting the New York hospital where Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner's eldest daughter is in grave condition after a heart attack

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Bed bugs force closure of urgent care at veterans center

Bed bugs have forced the closure of the urgent care clinic at a troubled New Hampshire veterans medical center

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Do Australians Need a Sugar Intervention?

Since 1990, the number of obese adults in Australia has tripled. Can a region built on the sugar industry turn down the sweets?

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Years of Attack Leave Obamacare a More Government-Focused Health Law

Efforts by Republicans to chip away at the Affordable Care Act, culminating in the repeal of the individual mandate, have left behind a more government-focused health program.

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'Obamacare' sign-up tally dips slightly to 8.7M

'Obamacare' sign-up tally dips slightly to 8.7M; still exceeds expectations

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Holland, psychiatrist who helped cancer patients cope, dies

Jimmie Coker Holland, psychiatrist who pioneered psycho-oncology to help patients cope with cancer, dies at 89

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Critics say helpers of homeless do them no favors

As the U.S. West Coast fights a surge in homelessness, some say do-gooders are doing more harm than good

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Vitamin D and Calcium Don’t Prevent Bone Fractures

Researchers found no association of vitamin D or calcium supplements with the frequency of hip, spine or total fractures in older adults.

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Doctors reveal baby's face through life-altering surgery

Zakary Riegel had what is known as a congenital bony defect in his skull.

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WATCH: Mother, doctors recount emotional journey of boy's life-changing surgery

Zakary Riegel was born with a congenital bony defect in his skull.

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WATCH: Mother, doctors recount emotional journey of boy's life-changing surgery

Zakary Riegel was born with a congenital bony defect in his skull.

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An Open-Office Survival Plan

Workplaces are tearing down walls and with them any sense of decorum. A guide to tuning it out and focusing in.

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Pop a Pinot Meunier, Champagne's Dark Horse, This New Year's Eve

Pinot Meunier—a high-achieving, under-the-radar Champagne grape—is turning heads in the region. Bring this uncommon bubbly to your celebration.

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Houston Astros first base coach recovering well after emergency brain surgery

Rich Dauer was rushed to the hospital with bleeding on the brain after he hit his head on the floor the night before the Houston Astros celebrated the World Series title.

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Houston Astros first base coach recovering well after emergency brain surgery

Rich Dauer was rushed to the hospital with bleeding on the brain after he hit his head on the floor the night before the Houston Astros celebrated the World Series title.

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Marijuana use rising among pregnant women, study suggests

The uptick is especially expanding for among teenage and young mothers.

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WATCH: Study finds there has been a spike in pregnant women using marijuana

Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the risks of using marijuana while pregnant and discusses why this has become a trend recently.

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WATCH: Woman gives birth inside California market

The co-owner of a neighborhood market in Fresno says a woman who came in to buy a soda ended up giving birth to a baby boy.

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WATCH: Woman gives birth inside California market

The co-owner of a neighborhood market in Fresno says a woman who came in to buy a soda ended up giving birth to a baby boy.

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Legal weed hurts prognosis for California medical pot market

California's new recreational pot market is expected to take a toll on medical marijuana as fewer people seek weed for contrived ailments

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Food, showers, tents: Does the help help the homeless?

Goodhearted neighbors heartbroken over the rising number of homeless in their communities are dishing out hot meals, providing mobile showers and handing out sandwiches to those in need. But some question whether they're doing more harm than good.

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China: US should curb demand for opioids, not blame China

A top Chinese drug enforcement official says the United States needs to do more to fight its opioid epidemic, including sharing more data and police intelligence with Chinese counterparts

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China Recreates the Silk Road to Challenge Hollywood

China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative for industrial projects mirrors the ancient trade route and creates a natural market for Chinese movies.

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Appeals Court Orders E.P.A. to Update Lead Paint Rules, Quickly

A federal panel told the agency to revise its standard for dangerous levels of lead in paint within a year.

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F.D.A. Leaves Tainted Foods on Shelves Too Long, Report Finds

The agency has the authority to force recalls of contaminated foods but is not adequately ensuring timely compliance, an inspector general’s report concludes.

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Martin Shkreli's ex-lawyer found guilty of financial fraud

A lawyer accused of helping pharmaceutical entrepreneur Martin Shkreli cover up a financial fraud has been convicted in New York

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Correction: Medical Marijuana-Texas story

Correction: Medical Marijuana-Texas story

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Mother of 3 receives liver transplant from complete stranger after Facebook plea

Jeff Bramstedt from California had never met Melinda Ray but he flew to Colorado to save her life.

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Mother of 3 receives liver transplant from complete stranger after Facebook plea

Jeff Bramstedt from California had never met Melinda Ray but he flew to Colorado to save her life.

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What blood sugar spikes might mean for your weight

The authors of "The Personalized Diet" speak out about their research.

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Jerold F. Lucey, Innovator in Premature Births, Dies at 91

Dr. Lucey helped introduce new treatments for fragile newborns and edited the journal Pediatrics for 35 years.

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Air Pollution Contributes to More Than 20,000 Deaths a Year

Soot causes more deaths than AIDS each year in the United States.

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How New-Breed Travel Agents Can Give You an Edge

Overwhelmed by planning a trip on the internet? 21st-century travel agents have recast themselves as full-service experts—promising both obsessively detailed itineraries and insider access for as little as $15 a day.

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A New House with Old-World Character

In a beguiling Brazilian beach town, Wilbert Das made sure his newly constructed home was simpático with the local vibe.

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Why Women Keep Clothes They Don't Wear---And Leave the Price Tags On

Many a clogged closet harbors unworn garments still bearing price tags—dubbed ‘virgin’ clothes by efficiency pros. Here, why six women held on to them.

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WATCH: Supplements may not lower fracture risk: Study

Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not lower fracture risks for older adults living independently, according to a new analysis of past studies.

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WATCH: What to know about the trendy new 'Personalized Diet'

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new approach to weight loss outlined in the book "The Personalized Diet," which claims measuring blood sugar is the key to finding the best individualized diet for you.

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Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not lower risk of fracture, study finds

Taking the supplements may not lower fracture risks, a JAMA study found.

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Phys Ed: The Year in Fitness: Exercise, Add Intensity, Live to See Another Year

There may be something unique about pushing yourself at least a little extra that alters and ramps up the benefits of exercise, beginning deep within our cells.

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5 big health stories of 2017

2017 showcased some of the crucial issues affecting Americans health-wise.

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The New Health Care: What We Mean When We Say Evidence-Based Medicine

People understand different things by this term, and the arguments don’t divide along predictable partisan lines, either.

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‘Nobody Thought It Would Come to This’: Drug Maker Teva Faces a Crisis

The move by Israel’s corporate version of a celebrity to lay off 14,000 workers was greeted with outrage, a nationwide strike and much disappointment.

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The Most Memorable Vehicles of 2017

From rare Porsches to a sideways Volkswagen van, a celebration of our favorite cars and their passionate owners.

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Disney-Fox Deal Gives Glimmer of Hope for Movie Lovers

To compete with Netflix, Disney is counting on Fox to help produce a wider array of movies including lower-budget originals for its Hulu streaming service.

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When Your Child Won't Hug the Relatives

How to manage the tricky balance between a child’s shy behavior and adults’ wish to show them simple affection.

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WATCH: Arizona police chief introduces officers to meditation

Studies suggest that meditation can help people with high-stress jobs.

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WATCH: Doctors report that the flu virus is exhibiting high activity in 10 southern states.

Health officials urge people to get the flu shot even though it is potentially only 10 percent effective.

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Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose

A wave of new medical accessories are connecting to the Apple Watch so that people can manage their health from their wrist. It’s a leap forward in the utility of wearable devices.

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How Big Tech Is Going After Your Health Care

Apple, Google, Microsoft and other giants are accelerating their efforts to remake health care with new tracking apps, sensors and other tools.

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A Boy, His Mother and the Human Being Behind the Camera

Over the five years that Leslye Davis followed Drew — starting when he was 14 and she was in journalism school — their lives became deeply intertwined.

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Fish May Be Good for the Growing Brain

Children who eat fish tend to sleep better and score higher on IQ tests, a new study has found.

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A Twist on the Traditional: Bulgogi Salmon with Edamame Grits

Salty-sweet bulgogi sauce does wonders for succulent fillets of roast salmon. With a side of “grits” made from edamame, this recipe from chef Edward Lee makes a quick and wildly flavorful meal.

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17 Reasons We Loved Fashion in 2017

The year began with a new accessory—the now-iconic pink pussy hat—and ended with a ‘Phantom Thread.’ From ingratiatingly ugly sneakers to the influence of ‘Stranger Things,’ here’s a look back at some highlights.

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Carrie Underwood's trainer shares a post-Christmas workout

Erin Oprea has also trained country singers Kellie Pickler and Kelsea Ballerini.

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Carrie Underwood's trainer shares a post-Christmas workout

Erin Oprea has also trained country singers Kellie Pickler and Kelsea Ballerini.

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WATCH: AHA president credits CPR for saving his life

The head of the American Heart Association is speaking out, encouraging everyone to get CPR training after he says it saved his life following his heart attack.

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American Heart Association president credits CPR for saving his life

The heart doctor is using his own experience to encourage others to learn CPR.

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WATCH: How to get your New Year's body in 5 days

Celebrity trainer Erin Oprea appears live on "GMA" to discuss her top last-minute tips for getting in shape and looking your best on New Year's day.

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Global Health: Measles Deaths Fall to a Record Low Worldwide

Thanks to vaccines, the disease — which not long ago killed over 2 million children a year — now kills fewer than 100,000, the W.H.O. reported.

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Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins for Your Body

The human body makes tens of thousands of cellular proteins, each for a particular task. Now researchers have learned to create custom versions not found in nature.

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WATCH: Santa brings Christmas cheer to NICU

Santa brought some Christmas cheer to families spending the holiday in the NICU in North Carolina.

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WATCH: Santa brings Christmas cheer to NICU

Santa brought some Christmas cheer to families spending the holiday in the NICU in North Carolina.

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One Man’s Stand Against Junk Food as Diabetes Climbs Across India

India is “sitting on a volcano” of diabetes. A father’s effort to ban junk food sales in and near schools aims to change what children eat.

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Employees' Hill Climbing Was Step-by-Step Morale Booster

A factory boss joins her employees on a strenuous set of Los Angeles stairs during lunch.

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Forget Chinese Food and a Movie: A Day for Museums

Jewish institutions in New York including Manhattan’s Jewish Museum and Museum at Eldridge Street drew large crowds on Christmas Day offering special programming for non-Christians or just the curious.

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China Looks Back on the Mao Era Through Rose-Colored Glasses

A sentimental movement to celebrate the nation’s early industrial struggles sets its sights on a giant concrete smokestack. ‘Like mixing Beijing Opera and a bikini show.’

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Review: When Barbie Went to War

When word got out that the trendy Bratz dolls were the brainchild of a former Mattel designer, the toy company’s executives went nuclear. Jacob Gershman reviews ‘You Don’t Own Me’ by Orly Lobel.

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Six Health Stories to Watch in 2018

A new year could bring new treatments for migraines and breast cancer, greater access to a powerful cholesterol drug, advances in gene editing and more.

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Gyms Ditch Machines to Make Space for Free Weights

Traditional health clubs are removing some cardio and weight machines to open floor space for more personal and small-group training, as experienced gym-goers seek more engaging workouts.

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Stylish Reading Glasses: No Longer A Rarity Thanks to Gen X

Readers have just seen a big upgrade in style, as newly squinty generations demand spectacles that satisfy the most important requirement: looking good.

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A Walking Tour of London's Most Literary Quarter---with Pub Stops

A step-by-step guide to Bloomsbury’s storied sights and worthy newcomers: from idiosyncratic bookstores to Middle Eastern restaurants. Plus: a drinking hole that drew Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath.

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Personal Health: When Cancer Strikes Twice

In many cases, the development of a second cancer resulted from the same risk factors that likely precipitated the first malignancy.

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WATCH: CDC warns of widespread influenza-like activity in 23 states

Young children, senior citizens and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk.

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Advertising: Think You’re Seeing More Drug Ads on TV? You Are, and Here’s Why

The ads, and the list of side effects most feature, have been around for decades. But now they aim at a different audience and discuss more serious diseases.

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Trump Administration Eases Nursing Home Fines in Victory for Industry

Medicare is discouraging the use of penalties for what it considers “one-time mistakes” and in other circumstances. The changes come in response to industry pressure.

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The Valsalva Maneuver: The Forgotten Technique That Can Save You From Back Pain (And Make You Stronger)

The Ancient Magic of Mistletoe

Mistletoe has played a part in fertility rituals for thousands of years. Amanda Foreman traces the plant from a Greek festival to Dickens and Trollope.

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WATCH: How to handle stress during the holidays

Maintain resilience and stay calm this holiday season by watching your metabolism and taking advantage of scents such as cinnamon, mint, nutmeg and vanilla.

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WATCH: Protect yourself from flu and illness this season

This season's flu vaccine appears to only be 10 percent effective so follow these tips to stay healthy.

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'Justin Kimball: Elegy' Review: Documents of Decay

A photographer catalogs the victims of deindustrialization between 2012 and 2016.

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Kmart to pay $32.3 million to settle prescription drugs case

Kmart Corp. agrees to pay $32.3 million to settle allegations its pharmacies caused federal health programs to overpay for prescription drugs by not telling the government about discounted prices

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In Asia’s Fattest Country, Nutritionists Take Money From Food Giants

When the food industry funds nutritionists, critics say it subverts science to preserve its market.

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Flu cases climb, but worst is likely yet to come

"Influenza seems to be extraordinarily widespread in the United States."

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A Teenager Said She Had Been Raped in Her Home Country. The U.S. Opposed Her Abortion.

An official who temporarily blocked an undocumented teenager’s abortion said that although the girl had been raped, it was not possible to “cure violence with further violence.”

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Most of those enrolled in 'Obamacare' are in Trump states

An AP analysis find that more than 4 in 5 signed up under health law are in states that Trump won

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The Latest: Praise, contempt for Down syndrome abortion law

Anti-abortion group says Ohio law banning doctors from performing abortions based on diagnoses of Down syndrome will give unborn babies with genetic disorder 'a shot at life'; abortion rights groups argue it's a blow to women's constitutional right

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Ohio bans doctors from performing Down syndrome abortions

Ohio is prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome, joining two other states with similarly strict legislation

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For Travelers to Ireland, Luggage Tags Make Statement on Abortion

The tags bear a message that remind people that women in Ireland, where abortion is banned, must leave the country to have the procedure.

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When Does Ayesha Curry Find the Time to Actually Cook?

The kitchen is the center of the action in the Bay Area home of this restaurateur, entrepreneur, activist, author and host in many senses of the word. She shared her favorite wine, her go-to dinner-party recipe and the ingredient that is her ‘terrible obsession.’

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A Dirty Martini That Cleans Up Nicely

Bartenders are slinging new, more balanced riffs on this bold, briny drink. Here, a recipe you can batch up in advance for a cocktail party.

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Ultramodern Home in Coconut Grove Asks $22 Million

The home is cantilevered on stilts, providing 17 feet of clearance from sea level in the event of a flood.

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Actress Suzanne Somers To Auction Unusual Palm Springs Compound

The ‘Three’s Company’ actress and her husband Alan Hamel own the property, which includes five villas clustered a few steps away from each other.

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Should You Shower in the Morning, or at Night? Yes.

Night showers may be leisurely and relaxing, but our writer was surprised to learn that morning showers — or even two showers a day — may be better.

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Expert tips on curbing Holiday sugar intake

With sugary temptations abounding, here are ways to control your sweet tooth.

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WATCH: Expert tips on how to curb your sugar intake around the holidays

Expert tips on how to curb your sugar intake around the holidays

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Expert tips on curbing Holiday sugar intake

With sugary temptations abounding, here are ways to control your sweet tooth.

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Doctors: Christmas in the I.C.U.

There’s an illusion that if you want something enough, even something as fantastical as avoiding death, you might just get it.

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Ask Well: Is It Better to Cook With Coconut Oil or Olive Oil?

Proponents of coconut oil point out that it is rich in phytochemicals with healthful properties. But so is olive oil.

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The New Old Age: A Better Kind of Nursing Home

At Green Houses, residents have more independence and facilities are less institutional — a big improvement over most nursing homes, new research finds.

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Greater Access to Donated Livers Promised to Transplant Patients

Under revised guidelines, the sickest patients may qualify to receive organs from regions outside their own.

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'All the Money in the World' Review: Weighing a Young Life on the Balance Sheet

Ridley Scott’s film stars Christopher Plummer as the billionaire J. Paul Getty, asked to pay a ransom for his kidnapped grandson.

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'The Last Post' Review: Expedition in the Bedroom

Sexual drama drives this series set in 1965 colonial Yemen.

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'Farinelli and the King' Review: The Madness of Philip V

Mark Rylance stars as the Spanish monarch whose demons were assuaged by a legendary castrato.

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'Molly's Game' Review: Drawing Dead With All-In Dialogue

Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut takes a seat at the high-stakes poker table.

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California court exposes drug makers to additional liability

A sharply divided California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that pharmaceutical companies can be held liable for warning labels on generic versions of drugs they once made years after they've sold the drugs to other companies and stopped manufacturing them

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How states coping with uncertainty over kids' health money

Some examples of how states have been reacting to the threat of running out of federal money for the Children's Health Insurance Program

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Drug overdose deaths drive US life expectancy down for second year

American life expectancy is now 78.6 years, down by 0.1 years from 2015

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Long-term deal for children's health again eludes Congress

Congress has again failed to approve long-term funds for a popular program that provides health insurance for nearly 9 million low-income children

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Homeland Security suspending bioterror testing in Oklahoma

The Department of Homeland Security says it's suspending plans to conduct biosecurity drills in a northern Oklahoma farming town over concerns about their impact on grounds the tribes consider sacred

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Doctor accused in deaths of 5 patients from opioid overdoses

Federal prosecutors are accusing a Pennsylvania doctor who prescribed nearly 3 million opioids during a recent 19-month period of causing the overdose deaths of five people

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Obamacare Sign-ups at High Levels Despite Trump Saying It’s ‘Imploding’

Sign-ups at Healthcare.gov reached 8.8 million, just shy of last year’s levels, despite an open enrollment period that was half as long and far less advertised.

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Second federal judge blocks Trump contraception rules

A second federal judge has blocked Trump administration rules allowing more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control

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Strong showing for Obama health law as nearly 9M sign up

The government says about 8.8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Affordable Care Act, in a strong showing

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For Sore Throat, Xylitol and Probiotics Offer No Benefits Over Placebo

Researchers could find no difference in pain or swallowing problems between those chewing xylitol-sweetened gum, taking probiotics or using a placebo.

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The Latest: Poll: Health care is issue that won't go away

AP-NORC Poll: Health care tops other major problems; faith in government to fix it has fallen

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With Children’s Health Program Running Dry, Parents Beg Congress: ‘Do the Right Thing’

Congress is looking to leave Washington for the year, but the Children’s Health Insurance Program is out of money, and parents are pleading for help.

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Married heart disease patients may live longer, study finds

Emory University study showed higher risk for unmarried heart disease patients.

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When the Empty Nest Also Accommodates a Crowd

Forget downsizing. Some baby boomers want generously sized homes that are cozy for a couple, but also comfortable for family and guests.

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WSJ.'s Best Home Photography of the Year, From Modern Apartments to Luxurious Getaways

Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes around the country, designer Angela Missoni’s compound in Sardinia and art dealer Emmanuel Perrotin’s out-of-this-world Paris apartment all make the list.

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Ohio child advocates: Opioid crisis straining foster care

Child advocates say the opioid crisis is overwhelming Ohio's foster care system as more children are removed from the homes of drug-addicted parents

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WATCH: Overdose deaths skyrocketed in 2016, CDC says

More than 60,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2016, up 21 percent from the year before, according to a new report.

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WATCH: Overdose deaths skyrocketed in 2016, CDC says

More than 60,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2016, up 21 percent from the year before, according to a new report.

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WATCH: Health alert issued amid widespread flu activity

Plus, ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares tips on how to protect yourself from the flu during the busy holiday travel season.

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WATCH: Eat your vegetables: Nutrients in leafy greens may help prevent dementia

Nutrients found in green leafy vegetables just might make your mind 11 years younger, according to a new study.

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WATCH: Eat your vegetables: Nutrients in leafy greens may help prevent dementia

Nutrients found in green leafy vegetables just might make your mind 11 years younger, according to a new study.

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AP-NORC Poll: Health care is the issue that won't go away

AP-NORC Poll: Health care tops other major problems; faith in government to fix it has fallen

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Living With Cancer: Immortality at Midnight

Despite a poor cancer prognosis, it thrills me to awaken at 2 or 3 a.m. Trepidation and grief dissolve in the weird awareness of still being alive.

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Can a Fitness Tracker Help You Run a Better Race?

While objective data can be useful, some experts question the value of trackers.

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Requiem for the Individual Mandate

Born a conservative idea, maturing as a bipartisan one, then tagged a Democratic invention, it survived many attacks but fell victim to the G.O.P. tax plan.

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Soaring overdose deaths cut US life expectancy for 2nd year

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. skyrocketed 21 percent last year.

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Man who raped disabled woman at care center gets 10 years

Man who raped developmentally disabled woman at extended care center sentenced to 10 years in prison, classified sexual predator

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Judge: Plastic surgery was wrongly denied for 3 HIV patients

Judge says cosmetic-surgery firm that denied surgery to 3 men with HIV violated Americans with Disabilities Act

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East Hampton's Grey Gardens Sells for $15.5 Million

The seller was journalist Sally Quinn, who owned the property with her late husband Ben Bradlee, the longtime executive editor of the Washington Post.

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A Salad a Day May Be Good for Brain Health

Older men and women who ate the most lettuce, spinach, kale and collard greens scored the equivalent of 11 years younger on cognitive tests than those who ate little or none.

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'I do' may do heart disease patients good, study finds

Emory University study showed higher risk for unmarried heart disease patients.

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Eat your vegetables: Nutrients in leafy greens may help prevent dementia

They protect against inflammation, stress and damaging brain changes.

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'I do' may do heart disease patients good, study finds

Emory University study showed higher risk for unmarried heart disease patients.

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Where We Took You in 2017: The Best WSJ. Destination Photography

From Costa Rica to Thailand and beyond, WSJ. took readers across the globe this year to experience food, fashion and culture.

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Congress is dealing 2 big blows to Obama-era health law

Congress is dealing two blows to President Barack Obama's health law

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump says 'Obamacare' is repealed. It isn't

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's report on the death of the Affordable Care Act is premature

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How We'll Dine in 2018: The Rise of the All-Day Menu

Life moves pretty fast. Power lunches are out, and who sits down to a formal dinner these days? In the next year, expect more restaurants where mealtimes are mutable and noshing is the new dining.

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Aaron Sorkin Takes On A Tough Script: His Own

For ‘Molly’s Game,’ the first-time director took lessons from the filming of his wordy screenplays for ‘A Few Good Men’ and ‘Moneyball.’

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What to Do When Your Airport's Too Big

Pittsburgh is one of several midsize cities taking costly steps to resize their airports for a new set of needs on the ground.

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In the Instagram Age, White Christmas Trees Rule

As the fake Christmas tree loses its stigma, shoppers are embracing the artificial and going all out with photogenic white ones.

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Israel's Jesus Trail: 3 Days of Trekking, Eating and Generous Strangers

Following the 40-mile Jesus Trail, from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee, a lone hiker finds intense hospitality from locals of all faiths.

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WATCH: Woman has a baby from an embryo frozen 24 years ago

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses how a Tennessee woman was able to give birth to a girl from an embryo that was frozen two dozen years ago.

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Phys Ed: Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Heart

Excessive sitting was linked to higher levels of troponins, the same proteins released after a heart attack.

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Can a Cup of Hot Tea a Day Help Preserve Eyesight?

Hot tea, but not iced tea or coffee, was linked to a lower risk of glaucoma.

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'Phantom Thread' Review: Of Rags and Dramatic Riches

In Paul Thomas Anderson’s study in romantic obsession, Daniel Day-Lewis stars as a reigning high-fashion designer in postwar London.

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Woman gives birth to daughter who spent 24 years as frozen embryo

New mom gives birth to embryo that was frozen for 24.5 years

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Woman gives birth to daughter who spent 24 years as frozen embryo

New mom gives birth to embryo that was frozen for 24.5 years

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Electric fields therapy shows promise for brain cancer patients: study

Seven hundred patients were part of the study, published Tuesday.

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E.P.A. Delays Bans on Uses of Hazardous Chemicals

Despite earlier warnings about the dangers, the agency will indefinitely postpone bans on three chemicals used in paint strippers, and in dry-cleaning and degreasing agents.

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The First Time: Dan Harris: The First Time I Rushed My Son to the E.R.

When his toddler was injured in a fall, this ABC News anchor managed to keep it together in the hospital, with the help of meditation.

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Battle in the Bedroom: When Decorating Gets Personal

The Conflict A couple buys a Gothic Revival bed frame, but she won’t part with her plastic Kartell nightstand—a gift from dad that’s stylistically at war with the walnut bed. Three designers propose peacekeeping solutions

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‘It’s My Life’: Brain Cancer Motivates City Commissioner’s Activism

Fighting cancer, Nisha Agarwal, New York’s head of immigrant affairs, went to Washington to protest the tax plan’s possible effect on medical research.

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San Diego County sees slowdown in Hepatitis A cases

San Diego County sees slowdown in Hepatitis A outbreak, cases drop from 84 per week average to only 2 in first weeks of December

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It's Like Living in a Snow Globe

Homes for sale in U.S. cities with some of the heaviest snowfalls in the country; bars and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace

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Wanda Jackson Helped Put the Growl in Rockabilly

The singer-guitarist learned to play rock ’n’ roll with Elvis Presley in his home; today she lives in an Oklahoma City ranch house

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2018 Mercedes-Maybach S650: Chauffeur Optional

With its Energizing Comfort Control system that includes massage chairs and calming fragrances, the S650 is best enjoyed from the back seat. Forced to drive himself, Dan Neil still enjoys a pampered ride.

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Jean-Claude Van Damme: Why You Might Mistake Him for a Dog Chauffeur

The martial-arts legend and star of the Amazon series ‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ on his Bentley-loving pups, rose-colored glasses and why he won’t walk on carpet.

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Too Many Older Patients Get Cancer Screenings

Older patients are often aggressively screened for cancer, even if they won’t live long enough to benefit.

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Gene therapy for rare form of blindness wins US approval

U.S. health officials have approved a breakthrough therapy that can restore the eyesight of patients with a rare form of inherited blindness

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Will the Last Daniel Day-Lewis Film Top 'Welcome to Mooseport'?

The actor says he’s retiring from movies after ‘Phantom Thread.’ Here’s how retirement gigs turned out for other film legends.

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Christmas in a Vase: A Bouquet How-To

A voluptuous oil portrait, ‘Julia, Lady Peel (1827),’ by Sir Thomas Lawrence, inspires floral designer Lindsey Taylor to revisit the art of the seasonal arrangement

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Sexual-Harassment Training Gets a Revamp

HR experts say recent scandals suggest that training has focused too much on the letter of the law instead of actually addressing the problem.

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5 Votive-Candle Holders to Create a Holiday Mood

Our five favorite new ways to create an intimate holiday table—though they’re secular enough for any occasion.

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Paper Planners in the Digital Age: Why We're Still Addicted

A digital-media maven on why she can’t quit the charms of old-fashioned datebooks, sales of which are up $50 million in the last two years

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How a 1960 Cadillac Lets a Racer Slow Down

IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand loved his 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville enough to include it in his wedding. He calls it Rosie.

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A Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted

The N.I.H. will create expert panels to assess controversial research into creating pathogens that easily infect humans.

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An Insider's Guide to Palm Springs, California's Desert Revival

Where to eat, sleep, shop and play the bongo drums poolside—with sage advice from Jonathan Adler, Suzanne Somers and other aficionados of this buzzy desert town.

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$75M gift will help Ohio center address mental health issues

A health care facility in southwestern Ohio has received a $75 million donation to address mental health care issues across the region

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Finding Hope: A young woman's journey back from heroin addiction

Drug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than car accidents or gun violence, according to the CDC.

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Finding Hope: A young woman's journey back from heroin addiction

Drug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than car accidents or gun violence, according to the CDC.

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Tiny Tots Want Tiny Toys This Holiday Season

Tradable trinkets like ‘blind bags,’ Fingerlings and Hatchimals Colleggtibles are fueling a collectibles craze among kids 8 and under.

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'The Post' Review: Vibrant, Vital and Essential

Steven Spielberg’s feature tells a classic story of American journalism—the coming of age of the Washington Post—while Meryl Streep finds unforced beauty in her portrayal of the paper’s publisher, Katharine Graham.

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Man who doused wife in lye, prompting face transplant, dies

Vermont man who in jealous rage doused wife with industrial-strength lye, burning her so badly she needed face transplant, dies at Pennsylvania hospital; he had pleaded guilty and said, 'I lost it, I just lost it'

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Hospital Giants Vie for Patients in Effort to Fend Off New Rivals

The flurry of mergers among big hospital groups is aimed at retaining patients while new competitors, including insurance giants and technology outfits, try to steal them away

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Our Journalists Share Their Most Memorable Interviews of 2017

Times reporters reflect on the conversations that stuck with them long after their assignments ended.

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My Most Memorable Interview / 2017: Rules for Reporting a Planned Death: No Photos, No Pad, No Pen

All attention needed to support Mr. Shields’ spirit as it began its journey. A detached witness would distract from that. If I was in the room I had to participate.

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White roommate in smeared body fluids case pleads not guilty

White former Connecticut university student accused of smearing body fluids on black roommate's belongings pleads not guilty to criminal mischief and breach of peace

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Why Stylish Guys Are Wearing Insulated Shirt-Jackets This Winter

Worn layered, or on its own on balmier winter days, the insulated shirt jacket is a versatile way to bundle up.

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Critic's Choice: The 8 Best Watches of 2017

From the thousands of timepieces released this year, WSJ’s horological expert Michael Clerizo picks the best investments—including a surprising collaboration that (spoiler alert) involves a C.F. Martin guitar.

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WATCH: How long does the flu last?

ABC News offers tips to avoid the flu and, if you get it, explains how long the symptoms will last.

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WATCH: How long does the flu last?

ABC News offers tips to avoid the flu and, if you get it, explains how long the symptoms will last.

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'Phantom Thread's' Costume Designer on Shopping with Daniel Day-Lewis

Oscar-winning designer Mark Bridges discusses how he recreated the spirit of a 1950s fashion house, with a little help from the film’s sartorially savvy star.

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Are You Addicted to Sex? Or Just Behaving Badly?

Sex addiction isn’t an officially labeled mental-health disorder but psychotherapists and others have plenty of suggestions for treatment.

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US health officials to target high-risk alternative remedies

U.S. health officials plan to crack down on unproven alternative remedies, focusing on those containing dangerous ingredients occasionally linked to injury and death.

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Miami Beach Estate With Beauty Salon Asks $29.5 Million

On Pine Tree Drive, the property also comes with a movie theater, a golf putting green and a white sand volleyball court.

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Developer Larry Silverstein Lists Park Avenue Home for $13.9 Million

The man behind the redevelopment of much of the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan is selling his home to move downtown.

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WATCH: Instagram fitness star shares her workout secrets live on 'GMA'

Kayla Itsines, whose fitness routines have drawn more than 8 million followers on Instagram, shares her top tips for how to get in shape live on "GMA."

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WATCH: New warnings on the possible dangers of cellphones

A report from the California Department of Health is raising concerns about the possible risk of radiation and guidelines on how to reduce it.

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Personal Health: How to ‘Winterize’ Your Dog

Dogs can face special hazards in the colder months, ranging from cracked paws and dry skin to electrocution or immersion in a frozen pond.

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The New Health Care: Why New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Lead to Harm

Fear is typically not effective in getting people to adopt healthier habits. A more likely outcome is overtreatment.

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Sign-ups show health law's staying power in Trump era

With a burst of sign-ups at enrollment deadline, Obama health law shows resiliency in Trump era

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Lifesaver or distraction? Police split on anti-overdose drug

Lifesaver or distraction? Law enforcement agencies are split on carrying overdose-reversal drug

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Lifesaver or distraction? Police split on anti-overdose drug

Lifesaver or distraction? Law enforcement agencies are split on carrying overdose-reversal drug

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This Freediver's Edge Is All in His Mind

Looking for a challenge beyond marathons and Olympic-distance triathlons, Kurt Chambers took up freediving.

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'The Silver Caesars: A Renaissance Mystery' Review: Beauty's Cup Overflows

The reunited Aldobrandini Tazze are among the most dazzling works of 16th-century silversmithing.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Has Second-Highest U.S. Opening

Disney’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” opened to $220 million in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, according to studio estimates. That is the second-biggest box office opening of all time, not counting inflation.

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Zombie College Football Bowls and Kangaroo Jerky

The arrival of the holidays doesn’t just mean shopping and weird trays of cold cuts at the office party—it also means it’s Ridiculously-Named Zombie Bowl Season.

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To Break Into the Grammys, Netflix Went Old-School Vinyl

Netflix released vinyl records of its streaming comedy specials to garner its first-ever Grammy nominations.

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Carolina Panthers Owner Will Sell Team After Misconduct Allegations

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson will put his NFL franchise up for sale after the season amid an investigation into his alleged workplace misconduct.

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Review: From Barry to Donald

A close-up, firsthand view of conservatism, starting with the Goldwater campaign and ending at the current quarrelsome moment. W. James Antle III reviews ‘Just Right’ by Lee Edwards.

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Drug Company Under Fire After Revealing Dengue Vaccine May Harm Some

A promising vaccine for dengue fever is in limbo after the Philippines suspended its use amid widespread public anger and fears about its safety.

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Fear of losing heritage drives Cherokee Nation opioid case

Cherokee Nation officials say fear of losing the tribe's heritage is driving a lawsuit that alleges distributors and retailers of opioid medications have contributed to prescription opioid abuse within the tribe

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In Opioid Battle, Cherokee Want Their Day in Tribal Court

Decimated by addiction, its heritage at risk, the Cherokee Nation is trying to sue pharmacies and distributors. But it may be blocked from doing so.

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A CDC ban on 'fetus' and 'transgender?' Experts alarmed

Health leaders say they are alarmed about reports that officials at the nation's top public health agency are being told not to use certain words in official budget documents, including "fetus," and "transgender."

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Uproar Over Purported Ban at C.D.C. of Words Like ‘Fetus’

The Department of Health and Human Services played down a report that officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were told not to use several words in budget documents.

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Premier League Powers Squabble Over How to Share the Wealth

The so-called Big Six of soccer want a larger share of the television money, leading to tensions with other owners as the league’s clubs are resurgent.

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Sign-ups show health law's staying power in Trump era

With a burst of sign-ups at enrollment deadline, Obama health law shows resiliency in Trump era

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Health law sign-up deadline extended for some people

After a rush of last-minute sign-ups, the Trump administration says it's extending the deadline for some people to finish health insurance applications for next year under the Affordable Care Act

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HBO's 'Agnelli' Highlights Fiat Chairman's Appetite for Women and Danger

A new documentary on Gianni Agnelli follows the colorful exploits of the charismatic Fiat scion. It arrives in very different era from the Italian industrialist’s heyday, one in which public figures face more intense scrutiny.

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Global Health: Six Lessons in Helping African Women Avoid H.I.V.

Countering the bleak history of AIDS prevention in Africa, a nonprofit explains how it helped women hide H.I.V. prevention pills and deflect male anger.

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Voices: Learning to Accept (if Not Love) My Scar

More than three decades after my cancer surgery, I still hesitate when someone asks, “What’s up with your scar?”

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Teen boy accused in woman's slaying indicted in adult court

15-year-old boy accused of killing father's longtime girlfriend indicted in adult court on aggravated murder and murder charges

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Tax bill guts unpopular 'Obamacare' insurance mandate

Gutting 'Obamacare' coverage mandate is seen as increasing the number of uninsured people

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A Last Push for Obamacare Sign-ups — and Worries About Who Got Hurt

Blacks and Hispanics saw the biggest gains under the Affordable Care Act. They’re also likely to be most affected by cuts to this year’s enrollment period, which ended Friday.

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Nurse charged with abusing patients files for state pension

A nurse accused of abusing a patient at Connecticut's only maximum-security psychiatric hospital has filed for retirement benefits

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Sign-ups show health law's staying power in Trump era

With a burst of sign-ups at enrollment deadline, Obama health law shows resiliency in Trump era

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Judge temporarily blocks new Trump rules on birth control

A federal judge in Philadelphia has ordered the Trump administration not to enforce new rules that would dramatically reduce women's access to free birth control

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WATCH: Santa delivers Christmas magic to babies in the NICU with special visit

Santa Claus visited more than 20 preemies at Hurley Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Flint, Michigan, on Dec. 5.

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Just ahead of holidays, flu cases are spreading across US

Health officials say the flu is spreading across the nation, with a dozen states now reporting widespread flu activity this holiday season.

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Cautious Texas among last states to OK medical marijuana

While California is about to make recreational pot legal, Texas is tiptoeing into marijuana with a restrictive medical cannabis program that critics say is doomed to fail

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Trump reconsiders rules protecting miners from black lung

Federal mining regulators are reconsidering regulations intended to protect miners from breathing coal and rock dust, the cause of black lung disease

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How Digital Wizardry Lets Shoppers 'Install' Furniture Before Buying

Never make a costly decorating blunder again. With augmented and virtual reality, you can see 3-D images of coveted pieces in your living spaces, and super-realistic renderings show you your room’s future.

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WATCH: Some hospitals now offering 'gentle' C-sections for women

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a popular new birthing method offered at select hospitals that one first-time mother calls "amazing."

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Hospitals offer 'gentle' C-sections for women

Hospitals offer "gentle" C-sections with options like aromatherapy and a see-through drape.

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WATCH: Former NFL star claims he's living with CTE

Larry Johnson, 38, told ABC News he battles memory loss, anxiety, forgetfulness and mood swings after a record-breaking NFL career.

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Ask Well: Is an Ice Cream Binge Bad for the Heart?

A reader asks: Is there a cardiovascular difference between eating a pint of ice cream in one sitting versus eating it over a week?

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Easing the Burden on Caregivers

A new program in Hawaii will provide stipends of up to $70 a day to people caring for an elderly family member at home.

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High Glucose Levels in Pregnancy Tied to Heart Defects in Babies

Exercise and a healthful diet during pregnancy may help to lower the risk of heart problems in newborns, one expert advises.

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Italy to Allow Living Wills and the Refusal of End-of-Life Care

The new law was enacted after years of debate and pushback from conservative Catholic lawmakers.

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'In the Beginning: Minor White's Oregon Photographs' Review: Committing Himself to Portland

A turning point in the artist’s career, as he synthesized his admiration for a few early modernist masters into a style of his own.

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Is the Sky Falling in Pro Cycling?

An abnormal drug test for cyclist Chris Froome deals a blow to a sport that doesn’t need another.

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Spanking for Misbehavior? It Causes More

A big new study finds a clear negative effect

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'L'Accident' Review: Road to Ruin

Acorn TV’s six-part thriller looks at a down-on-its-luck town and the mystery surrounding a deadly car crash.

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'The Children' Review: Living in the Shadow of the Meltdown

Lucy Kirkwood’s play, set in England following a nuclear disaster, is gently probing and eccentrically unsettling.

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At crunch time for health sign-ups, hold times are growing

President Donald Trump's administration says it is trying to accommodate consumers as hold times grow for those seeking to enroll in insurance under the federal health care law

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WSJ. Magazine's 10 Most-Read Stories of the Year

From tech titans to game-changing female artists, from a legendary timepiece to an illustrious architect’s most storied houses, these are our can’t-miss stories from 2017.

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Vigorous Exercise Tied to Macular Degeneration in Men

New findings have surprised and puzzled researchers, though the study does not prove cause and effect.

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Couples win lawsuit over donated eggs with genetic defect

Two couples that gave birth to children with a genetic defect later traced to donated eggs have won a lawsuit against a New York fertility doctor and his clinic

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As Zika Babies Become Toddlers, Some Can’t See, Walk or Talk

They are 2 years old, but developmentally they are 6 months old. The children most severely affected by Zika face a lifetime of care, new research shows.

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California lawmakers propose health coverage for immigrants

California Democratic lawmakers say they want to use the windfall from a growing economy to extend health coverage to immigrants living in the country illegally

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Teva Pharmaceuticals to Cut 25% of Jobs in Huge Reshaping

The world’s biggest maker of generic drugs has been squeezed by increased competition and lower prices and is saddled with a large amount of debt.

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In U.K., Bigger Wine Glasses for Bigger Thirsts

A study by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that the average size of wine glasses has increased sevenfold in 300 years.

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The Wealthiest Corner of the Netherlands

Bloemendaal, situated between the North Sea and Amsterdam, offers a variety of lifestyles, thatched-roof mansions and bike rides to the beach.

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A Surprising Art-Driven Tour in the Deep South

Rural Georgia produced a bumper crop of eccentric Outsider artists. See their work in the wild on trippy day trips from Atlanta.

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Glass Floors: A Thrilling---But Pricey---Way to Let in the Light

They’re expensive, slippery and vulnerable to scratches. Still, glass floors can be an exciting way to open sight lines and brighten up a home.

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Wrigley's Mansions Across America

The chewing-gum tycoon’s portfolio included grand estates, ranches and a string of summer cottages—properties that today would be worth tens of millions of dollars.

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Oceanfront Pebble Beach Home Asks $29.75 Million

Located near both the Lodge at Pebble Beach and the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links, the property is one of the priciest in the area.

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Italy OKs living wills amid long-running euthanasia debate

Italy's Senate has passed a law allowing Italians to write living wills and refuse artificial nutrition and hydration, the latest step in Catholic Italy's long-running debate over euthanasia and when it's OK to pull the plug

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Marijuana and Vaping Are More Popular Than Cigarettes Among Teenagers

The latest national survey of adolescent drug use found declining use of most substances, including alcohol, tobacco, prescription opioids and stimulants.

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US teen use of marijuana remains high, vaping may be factor

US teen use of marijuana remains high and vaping appears to be one reason, researchers say

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The Best Theater of 2017: On Stage, Vitality in Every Way---But One

While theater thrives—especially off Broadway and out of town—the musical continues to falter.

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Joe Biden Comforts Meghan McCain in Heartfelt Exchange on ‘The View’

“One of the things that gave Beau courage, my word, was John,” Mr. Biden told a tearful Ms. McCain. Her father, John McCain, has the same form of cancer that killed his son Beau.

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Can the Weather Make Bones and Joints Ache?

A new study concludes that changes in the weather do not bring on pain.

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A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Irregular Heart Rhythm

Rapid, erratic heartbeats — called ventricular tachycardia — can lead to sudden death. An experimental radiation treatment has eased the condition in five patients.

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Bill banning Down syndrome abortions heads to Ohio governor

Ohio lawmakers have taken a major step toward making it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome

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Pixel Purge: Decluttering Your Smartphone's Image Library

Phones take photos so easily they’re often crammed with lousy, repetitive shots. A beginner’s guides to deleting the dupes and saving your best pics.

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Cancer scammers face new arrest after skipping sentencing

An arrest warrant has been issued for a New York couple who fraudulently pocketed thousands of dollars in donations for a 5-year-old boy with cancer and then missed a court sentencing

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WATCH: Joe Biden speaks with Meghan McCain about his late son Beau's battle with cancer

Biden discussed his family's journey dealing with the illness and death of his son.

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Kale With a Side of Hedonism: A German Comfort-Food Recipe

Northern Germans like their leafy greens with plenty of pork. This classic recipe delivers comfort in the depths of winter.

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2018 Honda Civic Type R: A Supercar for the Suburbs

The top-selling sedan on the road gets a racetrack-worthy upgrade, pumping out 306 hp and speeds of 169. Too much for the carpool lane? Dan Neil takes the speedster for a fast and furious ride.

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WATCH: Baby born with heart outside of her body undergoes surgery

Surgeons successfully operated on Vanellope Hope, who was born with her heart growing outside of her body.

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WATCH: Baby born with heart outside of her body undergoes surgery

Surgeons successfully operated on Vanellope Hope, who was born with her heart growing outside of her body.

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UK surgeon admits signing initials on patients' livers

A British surgeon has admitted assaulting two patients by burning his initials into their livers during transplant operations

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In Defense of the Holiday Cheese Ball: Too Delicious to Be Tacky

The holiday cheese ball is a tradition too tasty to fall victim to petty snobbery. Take this classic, highly adaptable recipe and run with it.

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Baby's heart placed back inside her chest in rare surgeries

British officials say a baby born with an extremely rare condition has survived surgery to place her heart inside her chest

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Get $4,900 Worth of Chanel Cachet for $625

Not flush enough to invest in a designer bag? Snag your favorite label’s signature look with thriftier (and sparklier) costume-jewelry pieces.

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Kit Harington's 'Gunpowder' Revisits One of the First Terrorist Attacks

The new series “Gunpowder,” developed by and starring ‘Games of Thrones’ actor Kit Harington, draws parallels between the Catholic conspirators behind England’s 1605 Gunpowder Plot and today’s terrorists.

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A New Push Against Human Trafficking on Flights

U.S. airports, airlines and Homeland Security are working to educate employees and passengers for signs of exploited people they see traveling.

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30-Minute Recipe: Winter-Vegetable Rice Bowl With Fried Egg

This warming rice bowl from chef Edward Lee combines roast cauliflower and sweet potatoes with collards, a fried egg and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.

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Caesar Salads for Everyone: Variations on a Beloved Classic

There are better ways to update a Caesar salad than adding (yawn) grilled chicken. From the original recipe to a slew of exciting new riffs, the secret of this salad’s success is its adaptability.

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EU Parliament votes against banning key kebab additive

The European Parliament narrowly defeated plans to ban an additive which is considered key in industrial meats for the ubiquitous doner kebab

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EU Parliament votes against banning key kebab additive

The European Parliament narrowly defeated plans to ban an additive which is considered key in industrial meats for the ubiquitous doner kebab

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AP PHOTOS: Drugs rule Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles

AP PHOTOS: Day and night, drugs rule the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles

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ANALYSIS: Democrats find winning formula in Alabama, Trump 'resistance' meets #MeToo

Democrats found a way to win in Trump country.

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FDA warns against eating raw cookie dough

The new warning highlights the potential dangers of consuming flour raw.

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Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Disease, but Make It Intense

Vigorous treadmill exercise was safe and slowed progression of Parkinson’s disease, a new study reports.

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Baby Born With Heart Outside Her Body Is Saved by U.K. Surgeons

Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who had her first operation within an hour of birth, is believed to be first newborn in Britain to survive the corrective procedure.

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Hard-hit by opioids, a city struggles with hardcore homeless

The working-class city of Everett, Washington, has tried an array of strategies as it confronts a surge in the number of people living on its streets with severe mental illness and drug addiction

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Hard-hit by opioids, a city struggles with hardcore homeless

The working-class city of Everett, Washington, has tried an array of strategies as it confronts a surge in the number of people living on its streets with severe mental illness and drug addiction

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The Latest: Lawyer: Not clear Trump rules would affect women

A lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice says it's not clear that new rules crafted by the Trump administration would cause any woman to lose her insurance coverage for birth control services

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Homes in the High Sierra

Luxury properties on the market in California and Nevada around Lake Tahoe; a five-level, glass-and-steel home on the shore

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Birth-control coverage fight faces key hearing in California

California and the Trump administration will square off at a key federal court hearing in Oakland to help a judge decide whether to block new rules allowing more employers to opt out of birth control coverage for women

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The Sweet Spot: That Age-Old Question: How Much Sexual History Should I Share?

A reader wonders whether to tell her fiancé that she has slept with a couple of friends, and if “not telling” is the same as lying.

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Fashion Entrepreneurs Spend $24 Million On Los Angeles Compound

Tom and Ruth Chapman, founders of Matchesfashion.com, bought the property from Kevin Washington, son of industrialist Montana billionaire Dennis Washington.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Review: Action and Angst of Galactic Proportions

The space saga’s latest episode examines old loyalties with surprising results.

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12 governors urge Congress to fund children's health program

A dozen governors of both parties are urging Congress to reauthorize funding for a popular children's health insurance program as soon as possible

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A Winter Escape to a Beloved Summer Town

In Dubrovnik, Croatia’s magnetic medieval city, a newly expanded winter festival turns the ‘off-season’ into the most wonderful time of year.

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Patricia Arquette's Early Life on a Virginia Commune

The film star grew up poor in a family of performers; today, a house in Hollywood

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A Georgia mother battles opioids to win back her kids

Opioid addiction has shattered many families across the US; an addicted mom in Georgia seized at one last chance to avoid that fate

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A Georgia mother battles opioids to win back her kids

Opioid addiction has shattered many families across the US; an addicted mom in Georgia seized at one last chance to avoid that fate

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Q&A: How is the US opioid crisis affecting children?

A historic and deadly wave of opioid addiction is flooding children into the U.S. foster care system

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Opioid crisis strains foster system as kids pried from homes

The opioid crisis sweeping the US has hidden victims: Tens of thousands of children forced from their homes

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How a 1964 Chevy Pickup Became Part of the Family

Bought used, the C10 known as ‘Old Blue’ still works the Andersons’s Montana ranch with a third generation of drivers.

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WATCH: Family fights to find a cure after 2 children are diagnosed with fatal genetic disease

A New York couple is calling on the pubic's help to raise awareness and funding for Canavan disease.

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India Bans Condom Ads From Prime-Time TV

Conservative social groups pressured the government to crack down on the commercials, saying they were inappropriate for children.

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Can Texting Save Lives?

Crisis Text Line is upending the suicide hotline, modernizing it for today’s teenagers, one text at a time.

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When a Sibling Has a Serious, or Even Fatal, Illness

Up to 8 percent of American children will experience the death of a sibling, but the loss is rarely discussed, and siblings are often overlooked.

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Voices: The Disabled Flâneur

My diagnosis won’t keep me away from the city streets and the sweet energy that’s found there, even if someday I “walk” by dint of wheels.

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India says Chinese construction on river dirtying water

Officials in India's northeast are complaining that Chinese construction activity on the upper reaches of one of Asia's largest river that flows into India are likely turning the waters downstream turbid and unfit for human consumption

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The Best Art of 2017: Mining the Beauty of the Past

From Michelangelo’s sketches for the Sistine Ceiling to the competition and dialogue between Dutch Golden Age painters, the year’s best exhibitions looked behind the curtain of art history.

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'The Shape of Water': The Creature Feature That Goes All the Way

Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film has been nominated for seven Golden Globes including Best Director. “The Shape of Water” is a fantasy fairy tale about a woman and a creature from the ocean who fall in love--and draws inspiration from classic monster movies such as “The Creature From The Black Lagoon.”

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Be Nice to Philadelphia Eagles Fans

An injury to star quarterback Carson Wentz throws the Eagles’ dream season into a panic.

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The Best Architecture of 2017: Buildings of Quiet Ambition

New technology and an aim to create a better world make these projects stand out.

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New CDC Director questioned about financial conflicts

The CDC's director said she has resolved financial conflicts of interest, but questions remain

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Sixth-graders create video to help classmate reach $1M goal for medical research

Sixth-grade students and staff at a Massachusetts school create a video in hopes that it goes viral and helps classmate reach $1 million goal for medical research.

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Sixth-graders create video to help classmate reach $1M goal for medical research

Sixth-grade students and staff at a Massachusetts school create a video in hopes that it goes viral and helps classmate reach $1 million goal for medical research.

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An Obamacare Surprise in the Mail: New Insurers and New Costs

Through “automatic re-enrollment,” some Obamacare consumers are being assigned new insurance policies at higher costs — for doing nothing during open enrollment.

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'The Shape of Water' Leads Golden Globes

Many establishment names received nods while some critically lauded newcomers went empty-handed as Monday’s Golden Globe nominations kicked off the awards season.

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A Nasty, Nafta-Related Surprise: Mexico’s Soaring Obesity

Few predicted when Mexico joined the free-trade deal that it would transform the country in a way that would saddle millions with diet-related illnesses.

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Physical Culture | Gear Test, Prenatal Workouts

DVDs tailored to mothers-to-be are an inexpensive way to get in the 30 minutes of daily exercise. Anita Goa, 37, a yoga instructor, tests prenatal workouts while in her seventh month.

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Class action lawsuit sought over 1966 Spain H-bombs accident

Veterans who say they responded to 1966 accident involving US hydrogen bombs in Spain and then became ill ask federal appeals court to allow class action lawsuit against US Department of Veterans Affairs

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Bone-Marrow Transplant

A slide show depicting a bone-marrow transplant.

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Appendectomy

A slide show explaining appendectomy.

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The first rule of resistance training: you don’t need weights to create resistance. Whether it’s with bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, or resistance band exercises, there are many ways to challenge your body, build muscle, and burn fat.

If you’ve ever thought about adding resistance band exercises to your routine — or are limited to working out at home and don’t have much equipment — you might be surprised by how much you can accomplish without any iron.

How Can You Use Resistance Bands in Your Workout?

Resistance bands can be used for at least four different types of exercises:

• Stretching and mobility
• Warm ups and muscle activation
• Resistance training and “getting a pump”
• Developing the “mind-muscle” connection (learning to better “feel” your muscles working)

Each of these goals require you to use the bands slightly differently, but with each example, you can accomplish quite a bit with just a few bands.

Resistance Band Stretches and Mobility Work

Resistance band stretches can help you overcome the hardest part of stretching — feeling like you are limited by the range of motion in your muscles. You know this as “feeling tight.” (A.K.A. “I’m not flexible!”). Funny as it might sound, the limitation might really be in your head, or in another part of your body.

Think about a simple hamstring stretch, where you lie on your back with one leg on the floor and raise the other leg to the sky. Most of the time you use your hands to provide resistance. Simply looping a resistance band around your ankle can create a different movement pattern (because the pressure of pulling comes at a different angle — from your ankle instead of behind your knee), which might allow you to generate more range of motion.

It’s not magic, but most people will find they can get a better stretch with the resistance band variation. That’s because a resistance band can help you go deeper into a stretch, provide support, or help reduce the load of your bodyweight when you perform a move. That’s why many trainers consider bands to be a “must” for maximizing your mobility.

There are limitless ways you can use resistance bands to assist you when you stretch. Here are two examples—one for your upper body, one for your lower body.

Banded Lat Stretch

Loop a band around something at least 6 inches over your head, such as a pull up bar. Grab the band with one arm and step back, so that you band forms a 45- to -60 degree angle to the floor. Get into a staggered stance and put one knee on the floor. Your arm should be in a straight line and aligned with the band.

Lean forward slightly so that your torso is perfectly aligned with your arm. (It will look like the band is an extension of your arm. You could draw a straight line from your hips all the way up to the top of the band where it’s attached to the pull up bar). Hold this position so you feel a stretch in your back.

Do 5 deep breaths, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, and then switch sides.

Band Supported Leg Lowering 

Lie flat on your back and then bring both of your legs up towards the ceiling. Your legs and body should form the shape of a “L.”

Wrap a band around the arch of one of your feet and hold it stable. Keep both of your knees locked out by squeezing your quadriceps muscles and pointing your toes towards your shins.

Lower your leg that does not have the band around it until either A) you feel tightness in your hamstring, or B) you feel pain in your back (this is bad) or don’t feel stable in your core. When either of those things happen, stop, then reverse the movement and lift the leg back up.

Ideally, you’ll take 2 seconds to lower your leg, then take 2 seconds to lift your leg back up using your core muscles. Perform 1-2 sets of 5 repetitions per leg as a part of your warmup, or pair with a lower body movement such as stiff-legged deadlifts.

Resistance Band Exercises for Muscle Activation

Resistance band exercises can be used to strengthen or activate hard-to-hit muscles. For example, your shoulders are two areas that most people have troubling “feeling.” Because of continuous tension, bands are an effective way to help activation and work those muscles without supporting muscles taking over.

Band pull-aparts are a fantastic way to warm up your shoulders. Remember how bands help create more tension throughout the movement? Tension means more blood flow. More blood flow means you’re muscles will feel warm. It’s like adding oil to a squeaky break.

When performing the movement, make sure you don’t have too much slack in the band, because if you do that takes the tension off of your shoulders. The band pull-apart is also effective because it works your shoulders in a pattern that is often overlooked.

Think about how much time you spend at your desk with your shoulders slouched. The band pull-apart works the opposite range of motion, meaning it helps pull your shoulders back into their correct alignment, improving your posture.

Better posture means less pain. And because you’re pulling the band apart, that means you have maximum tension with minimum weight. This is something that isn’t always easy with weights like dumbbells.

Band Pull-aparts 

Here’s how to do it: Grip the opposite ends of a long (about 40 inches is typical) resistance band. You can mix up your hand position, from prone (thumbs facing one another) to neutral (thumbs facing the ceiling) to supinated (thumbs pointed away from one another).

Position your hands about shoulder width apart, or at a distance where you feel a little tension in the band. From there, pull your hands outward as wide as you can.

Pause and squeeze the muscles in your upper back and shoulders, then reverse directions and bring your hands back toward one another (back to the starting position), and repeat. Focus on keeping your shoulders down and back throughout the entire movement.

Perform 3 sets of 15-30 repetitions.

Mini-Band Lateral Walks

Remember how pull aparts were great for your shoulders? These lateral band walks can do the same for your glutes and help them wake up.

Place the band above your knees. Spread your legs wide enough that you feel tension across the band. (Consider this an athletic position, like a baseball player about to field a ground ball.) Take one leg and step out to the side. Then, follow with your other leg, making sure you maintain tension on the band throughout the movement.

Walk for 10-15 steps in one direction (i.e. from left to right) then switch and go for the same distance in the opposite direction (from right to left).

Goblet Squats

Place the mini-band around your legs just above the knees. Hold a dumbbell vertically against your chest with both of your hands supporting the weight underneath. Press your elbows inward against your rib cage, which activates the muscles in your upper back.

Squat down by pushing your hips back and pressing your knees outward against the mini-band. Doing so activates your glutes and helps you steer clear of knee pain. Lower yourself down until your elbows touch the insides of your knees, then press through your feet to stand back up.

Resistance Band Exercises for Building Muscle

No matter what some people might insist, weights are not the only way to build muscle. Weights are effective because they add resistance. Bands also provide resistance, meaning they also can help you build muscle.

In particular, bands might be most effective when doing higher rep training, such as performing 20 to 30 reps (or more) per set (this is known as “metabolite training”).

Research has repeatedly shown that building muscle is somewhat dependent on volume — or the number of reps x sets x weight. Because you have 3 variables you can manipulate, bands provide a way to increase volume (through more reps) without needing more weight.

This approach works for any muscle in your body — from arms and shoulders, to your chest, back and even your butt. Just ask anyone who’s ever tried Bret Contreras’s glute burnout. Here is another example of how you can use bands to achieve some metabolic glute work:

Resistance Band Exercises and the Mind-Muscle Connection

The mind-muscle connection is something that not everyone is familiar with but it can make a huge difference in your training. Basically, it’s about using your brain to drive more effort from your muscles. If that sounds a little crazy, rest assured it’s a real thing. (Here’s proof.) And with the help of resistance bands, you can develop it.

Resistance bands are useful way to build that connection because the farther you pull the band and the more it lengthens, the harder your muscles have to work.

The increased tension provides a strong peak contraction at the top of every rep. You’ll really feel those muscles working. Want to take it up another notch? Add in a pause at the top. (Ooh, it burns!)

What are the Limits of Resistance Bands?

Like anything, there are always some limitations. For instance, resistance bands don’t necessarily challenge your muscles through a full range of motion.

Lifting weights consists of a raising portion (the concentric) and a lowering portion (the eccentric). The eccentric phase of a lift is the part where you are lowering the weight back down, and it’s beneficial for both muscle growth and improving muscle control.

They feel lighter on your muscles as the bands themselves get shorter. As we discussed above, that may be great from an injury prevention standpoint. But since eccentric muscle actions are where we elicit the most muscle damage in training, using bands alone might limit the amount muscle you can build.

Bands can also make measuring your resistance a little tricky. Part of adding muscle is creating a challenge for your muscles. That’s why bands work — they add resistance. At some point, however, your body will adapt to resistance. This is why you might stop seeing results. Your body adapts, and you need to keep creating a new challenge in order to fight off plateau.

There are many ways to do steer clear of plateaus, however. You can make an exercise more challenging (if you are doing band rows with both arms, you can switch to a 1-arm version with the same band, which will make it more difficult), or you can add weight. This is where dumbbells and barbells have an obvious advantage, as you can just use bigger weights.

But don’t stress too much. Your hand placement, the distance between you and where the band is anchored, and how far the band is stretched can all be used to increase or decrease the resistance. You can also user thicker bands (which has more resistance) or even add multiple bands.

At some point — yes — you might need to add more weight to create a bigger challenge. But as long as you continue to find ways to challenge your muscles (which can also occur by doing more reps and/or sets of an exercise), your resistance band workout will keep delivering results.

The Resistance Band Workout for Building Muscle

Want to give resistance band exercises a try? Here’s a sample upper and lower body workout designed for building muscle.

Upper Body Resistance Band Workout
1) Band pull-aparts: 4 x 15-20 reps x 60s rest
2A) Band pushups: 3 x 10-20 x 45s
2B) Band 2-arm rows: 3 x 15-20 x 45s
3A) 1-arm band row: 3 x 8-15/arm x 45s
3B) 1-arm band chest press: 3 x 8-12/arm x 45s
4A) Band overhead triceps extension – 3 x 12-20 x 45s
4B) Band biceps curls – 3 x 12-15 x 45s

Lower body Resistance Band Workout
1) Mini-band lateral walks: 4 x 15-20/side x 60 seconds
2) Band leg curl: 3 x 15-20 x 60s
3) Rear foot elevated split squat (can add band for resistance): 4 x 12-15 x 60s
4A) Band good morning: 3 x 20-25 x 60s
4B) Walking lunges: 3 x 10-15/leg x 60s
5) Band iso hold Pallof press: 4 x 30s/side x 60s

READ MORE: 

How to Build the Perfect Bodyweight Workout

How to Master the Art of Old School Muscle Building

The Tension Weightlifting Technique: How to Make Every Exercise More Effective

References

1. Pull, Ranson (2007) Eccentric muscle actions: Implications for injury prevention and rehabilitation.


2. Schoenfeld BJ (2010) The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training.


3. Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J, Ogborn D, Krieger JW (2017) Strength and Hypertrophy Adaptations Between Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.


Landon Poburan is the owner of L2 Fitness in Edmonton, Canada. The L2 Fitness Summit is a video series that includes 11+ hours of muscle building ideas from our friends Dr. Mike Israetel and Dean Somerset. If you’re a coach, or just super into getting swole (Israetel) while staying awesomely mobile and balanced (Somerset), then you may seriously enjoy this product, which is on sale for $50 off through December 10th at midnight. And coaches: You get CEUs! Full disclosure: We here at Born Fitness get absolutely nothing for telling you about this product — we are not affiliates and have no financial stake involved. 

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