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New Guidelines to Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights

Recommendations for those at risk for clots include calf-stretching exercises and getting up to walk frequently. Read

Is it Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s?

New criteria allows for doctors to categorize mild cognitive problems from early-stage Alzheimer’s. Read

The Cruise Ship Virus — and How to Avoid It

One thing you can do to prevent getting the stomach bug — wash hands before eating or preparing food. Read

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Couple walking - regular exercise counteracts risk for Alzheimers

Health Discovery

Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease By Exercising, Using the Brain

Intellectual stimulation, physical activity may keep brain plaques from forming. read

Woman scraping snow off window - cheap ideas for beating the winter blues

Bulletin Surprise

How to Beat the Winter Blues

With spring just around the corner, use these tips to stay warm even if the weather is not. Read

Crooked dollar bill - converting IRA to Roth will get you out of mandatory withdrawals, but not out of paying taxes on it

Ask The Experts

Pay Taxes Now or Later?

Converting IRA to Roth will get you out of mandatory withdrawals, but not out of paying taxes on the money. read

Ask The Experts

Is Mortgage Modification For You?

Beware of firms that promise your bank will ease the terms. read

Health Discovery

One More Reason to Exercise

Working out and diet help reduce impact of diabetes, hypertension. read

Scam Alert

5 Ways to Spot a Job Scam

Some employment offers really seek your money and personal info, not your talents. read

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Social Security Mailbox

Can I Cash Old Benefits Checks?

They’re void after a year. Read

Ask Sid

Who Is in the Top 1 Percent?

$533K will get you a seat in this exclusive club. Read

Financially Speaking

Are You Losing Your Edge?

Don’t be afraid to ask for help managing your money. Read

Ask Ms. Medicare

Can Medicare Help You Quit Smoking?

Free counseling sessions support those trying to quit. Read

Finding Your Way

How to Get the Best Value for Your Health Insurance Plans

Do homework during open enrollment to save money. Read

They Made
History

Peggy Fleming practices for the 1968 Olympics. — Photo by AFP/Getty Images

FEBRUARY 10, 1998

Thirty years to the day after winning the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France, Peggy Fleming undergoes surgery for breast cancer. Now cancer-free, Fleming is an activist for early detection, as well as a television commentator for figure skating.

1942: Glenn Miller is the first recording artist to receive a gold disc, for the single "Chattanooga Choo Choo." RCA Victor presents Miller and his orchestra with the gold record to signify the sale of more than a million copies of the song.

1972: David Bowie debuts his androgynous space-age alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, for a small concert at the Toby Jug pub in London.