Lifestyle

Although the American stock markets did well in 2012 (with double digit returns from the S&P 500), it doesn't compare to the huge returns from the hottest stock markets.

There are a lot of factors contributing to overall health besides exercise and health eating habits - here are Gallup's top 10 discoveries from 2012.

As the health care industry prepares for the new ICD-10 code set, physicians who see Medicare patients need to be aware of another important coding issue that can significantly affect their cash flow going forward.

Say goodbye to 2012 - an occasionally volatile but modestly successful 12 months overall, even if Congress' apparent impotence in the face of the coming fiscal cliff has hacked away at that perception over the past couple weeks.

Past research has shown that stock market prices can't be predicted with more than 50% accuracy, but new research shows that analyzing Twitter feeds could help predict the direction of the Dow.

Museums are found in surprising places in the United States, so it's no surprise, given the wealth of Texas, to find sophisticated history showcases in rural South Texas.

There are a vast array of life insurance policies out there - do you know the differences between all of them and which benefits you most? Here we break down the two most popular types of permanent life insurance.

Ten issues that all women, whether married, single, or in transition may want to discuss with an advisor, from budgeting to 401(k) funding to estate planning.

It is important that the Eastern Seaboard learn from the disaster of Superstorm Sandy to be better prepared for future natural disasters. Here are best practices for protecting family and assets during times of crisis.

Walking away from a successful clinical practice and devoting her professional life to wellness was the best decision nutritionist Ann Kulze, MD, made and led to her becoming a spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday's Smart Eating Initiative.

The high cost of cancer treatments means that commercial payers will be increasing their management in the category and oncology practices may find it harder to stay viable.

The end of a year isn't just time to make bold predictions for the upcoming year; it's also the time to look back at what has passed. Here are the most read articles of the year, in case you missed them the first time.

A new study revealed that shorter rotations for attending physicians can reduce burnout, which affects physicians more than other adult workers in the U.S.

Harlingen is hardly a household word to most Americans, but this 100-year-old community is proud of its history, including the full size Iwo Jima Monument from which the monument in Arlington was cast.

Working with the wrong financial planner, CPA or attorney can really cost a physician, and yet it's one of the most common mistakes.

With investors looking to set their strategy for 2013, now is a good time to make sure you're strategically using both active and passive funds to do the jobs they're best suited for.

After almost 40 years of talks, European Union leaders agreed to cut patent fees by 80%, making the EU more competitive with the United States and Japan in attracting inventors.

The subject of life insurance is very confusing to physicians because there are so many products and solutions AND opinions. Depending on the type of policy, your life insurance can provide a multitude of benefits you might now realize.

The end of the year is the time to break out the alcohol, whether you're indulging in holiday cheer, getting through a painful family get together or giving a present. Here are some of the most expensive in the world.

Jeff Brown, MD, think it's unfortunate that doctors don't know or care what the total cost of care for one patient's illness is; so it's time for a discussion about the high cost of health care and how doctors aren't doing enough about it.

At first glance, penny stocks seem to make sense. After all, it's easier for a 50-cent stock to go to a dollar than for a $50 stock to go to $100, right?

High earners aren't the only ones who will be affected by the tax increases of the fiscal cliff; unemployment benefits will suffer as well, and children living in poverty are the ones who will be affected.

It would be nice to know exactly what the world will look like in 2013. Using three approaches, one equity strategist came up with a Big Picture world view for next year.

The end of the year means that it is about time for the medical community to face the yearly cut to Medicare payments. And this year a number of medical organizations went to Capitol Hill so their anger could be heard more clearly.

The planned dividend tax increase from 15% to more than 40% might now take place on Jan. 1, as President Obama seems to be caving on that steep of an increases. Good news for rich Americans and retirees who rely on that income.

Investors looking to take advantage of the positive impact of the holiday season on retailers should consider looking to top-ranked ETFs in the space.

Physicians with blogs think successful marketing is about writing as much content as possible; however, the real secret is knowing how to promote each blog post effectively. Here are some suggestions.

The majority of states either aren't ready or do not want to run a health insurance marketplace, with only 18 providing blueprints for their planned exchanges. The federal government will have to set up the remaining 32 exchanges.

This time of the year, as investing firms make predictions about the next year, the lists all look remarkably the same. Thankfully, Deutsche Bank went against the grain and came up with a list of extreme possibilities for 2013.

The U.K.'s National Health Service will map the DNA of up to 100,000 patients with cancer and other rare diseases in hopes of accelerating diagnosis, improving treatment and sparking innovation.