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The Postal Service Loves Your Heart

U.S. postal service celebrates American Heart Month with new Heart Health stamp, plus red Love stamp for Valentine's Day. Read

Treating ‘Wake-Up’ Strokes: Clot-Busting Drugs May Help

Clot-busters may be safe if patients can get to the ER quickly. Read

With Blood Pressure, Both Arms Matter

Check blood pressure in both arms — a difference in the top numbers could indicate hardening of arteries and increased risk of death. Read

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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

lacing up athletic shoe - New study suggests that middle-aged adults recently diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension may have more time to try to control their high blood pressure without medications.

Health Discovery

Treating High Blood Pressure Without Medication

For some newly diagnosed patients, waiting is the best medicine. read

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Find Great Discounts on Eyeglasses Online

Eyeglasses busting your budget? Consider buying your next pair online, and save big. read

Health Discovery

Viagra and Heart Risks

Men should not take erectile dysfunction drugs with certain common heart medicines. read

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Ferret Out Insurance Discounts

Special deals include discounts for being close to a fire hydrant and having new wiring. read

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How to Maximize Your Check

Taking a spousal benefit first, then your own, can raise your total in a big way. Read

Ask Sid

My Credit Score Is Low — Can I Get Plastic?

A secured credit card may be the answer, but there could be fees. 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

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History

Austrian Toni Sailer at the 1956 Winter Olympics. — Photo by Ullstein bild/The Granger Collection, NYC

FEBRUARY 3, 1956

Toni Sailer of Austria is the first skier to win all three Olympic alpine skiing events, getting gold medals by substantial margins in the men's downhill, slalom and giant slalom events at the Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

1959: It is "the day the music died," as young rock 'n' roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson are killed along with pilot Roger Peterson in the crash of their chartered plane, near Clear Lake, Iowa. They would be immortalized in Don McLean's 1972 hit, "American Pie."

2005: Alberto Gonzales is confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 60-36 vote, becoming the first Hispanic attorney general of the United States.