Lifestyle

A new National Institutes of Health study finds physicians aren't doing much to warn college students of the dangers of alcohol. That story tops this week's PMD critical list. Also on the list: A look at football-related fatalities, and a closer look at anti-vaccine sentiment.

When developing and ultimately selling an idea, entrepreneurs must do considerable leg work, then be able to distill their idea into a simple, compelling story.

What makes a person into a leader? Research suggests a few causes, many beginning while the person is still young.

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on PMD for the week ending Oct. 9.

The newest entrant in the sharing economy, NightSwapping, promises you free accommodations in 160 countries. No money (or not much) needed. Think Airbnb meets Home Exchange.

There are several ways to get rich suddenly-and even more ways to squander your money and end up poor.

Junk e-mail, phishing scams, and malicious e-mails make up a staggering proportion of the average person's inbox. Follow these do's and don'ts to keep your computer, and your finances, safe.

Leadership instruction should be made a standard part of every doctor's training if we are going to adapt to changing circumstances and lead the reformation of healthcare in the 21st century.

Digital health is booming as an industry. But healthcare entrepreneurs and medical professionals shouldn't forget these key rules of the game.

An increasingly popular winter sport, snowboarding has its own attitude and culture, superstars, and fancy equipment. It's a great way to spend time outdoors and work every muscle in your body.

Whether you remember your mom buying baking soda from the Watkins Lady, or your Facebook feed is filled with Team Beachbody encouragement posts, everyone is familiar with direct selling companies. Here's a list of the world's largest, including some you may not be familiar with.

Designating beneficiaries can be a simple act, but it also requires regular upkeep as life circumstances change. Here's a list of items to consider as you prepare and update your estate plan.

A high-stress job like the practice of medicine can lead to a number of side-effects. But it's better to get them out in the open than pretend they don't exist.

Third-party travel deal websites can be convenient when searching for flights. However, they can be anything but convenient when booking with certain international carriers.

We all want to give doctors and patients what they need to do a better job. But, at some point, the cost of marginal improvements beyond a certain inflection point will not justify the results.

Small towns make great getaways, especially in fall when rows of trees with red and yellow leaves line the sidewalks and the surrounding hillsides billow with color. Winchester, in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, adds interesting museums, Civil War history, a comfortable hotel and more.

The healthcare industry is beginning to realize the scope of its burnout problem. A new study offers some tips on how to foster well-being among physicians and other healthcare workers.

If you're an impatient type, saving for the future can be a difficult proposition. These simple steps can help you beat your impatient financial instincts.

Injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44, and injury-related deaths are on the rise in 17 of the nation's 50 states. These 10 states reported the highest rates of injury-related deaths.

What are the first few things that physicians should consider before they invest in real estate?

What if doctors' offices were run like beauty salons? There could be many benefits for both patients and physicians.

A few simple tips can go a long way toward keeping you in good health. The same is true for your financial health.

A trip through Poland brings memories of a painful past, but also the inspiration of a people who could not be broken.

Smart-glass technology, such as Google Glass, may not have taken off in the consumer market yet. But a tech company is making inroads leveraging the technology in physicians' offices.

A new Consumer Reports ranking looks at the hospitals with the highest rates of Hospital-Associated Infections. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list, a look at how doctors can benefit from social media, and some last-minute advice for ICD-10.

While other industries have made a science out of time and demand management, healthcare still has a long way to go.

Here are ways to avoid the physicians' five common financial mistakes that stand in the way of wealth-building.

Along with a good location and an affordable price, family-friendly hotels offer space, services, and amenities that traveling parents and their children seek. These 10 hotel chains offer that and more.

The current cover story of "Consumer Reports" makes us take another, long look at a widespread, growing, and underreported form of elder abuse, the financial fraud kind.

Sick care is broken. The processes of delivering care to patients and families are burdensome, time consuming, frustrating, laden with administrivia, and causing a deterioration of how doctors, nurses and other medical personnel deal with those who need their care. It is particularly irksome for the increasing numbers of seniors with chronic, complex illnesses taking multiple medications.