Lifestyle

The number of identity theft reports increased in 2011. However, the amount stolen lessened, meaning people are getting better at spotting early signs. Here are some tips to better deter identity thieves.

Although Harvard took the top spot again for research schools, the rest of the top 10 did a little shuffling and a new school breached the top 10 in the annual ranking of U.S. medical schools by U.S. News & World Report.

There are a number of signals that bode well for price appreciation with individual stocks: growing market share, rising sales, strong earnings growth and improving margins… But you shouldn't overlook another excellent indicator: share buybacks

The Andersons take a nighttime snowmobile ride on one of the many stops up Norway's coast in hopes of seeing the Aurora Borealis.

The most overlooked feature in the new iPad, and the one that makes the device great for mHealth, is the inclusion of Bluetooth Low Energy.

Too many physicians who own their own medical practice treat most or all of their income as employee compensation instead of company profits. This could cost them thousands.

Nearly half of Americans would find a new doctor if theirs weren't participating in a program to maintain their Board Certification. But these programs have to benefit the doctors as well.

Anyone who owns a home, has significant assets or is earning a good living should have umbrella liability insurance, but most don't bother.

The town of Cochin, India is home to not only the Mattancherry Palace, which is on the wait list to become a UNESCO Heritage Site, but also the Paradesi Synagogue.

Forbes just released its annual list of billionaires just days after Bloomberg unveiled a rival listing. Carlos Slim still sits at the top.

We are living in a culture of headlong, head-over-heels disruption. The future may be uncertain, but it certainly will contain wonders. All hail disruptors!

The price increase for brand name and specialty drugs more than offset the decreased price of generic drugs from 2005 to 2009.

Physicians need to remember to keep their life in balance by not only stepping back from work once in a while, but also by having important hobbies to do outside of the office.

After weeks of speculation, the details of the newest iPad were revealed. It will follow the same pricing structure in the past, but features some significant upgrades, such as 4G LTE capability.

A family practice physician discusses changes you can make for a successful family practice. In the third podcast, she discusses what to take care of before the patient leaves the office.

There's nothing like a beautiful ocean view to make you take a deep breath and relax. In fact, a balcony with an ocean view is often a pre-requisite for travelers looking for some serious R&R in sunny destinations.

Investors may think cash is safe, but it's really a losing position. You pay tax on any interest, plus there's inflation. Stocks are risky, but they're not a guaranteed loss.

Physicians with electronic access to test results were more likely order more tests than those who didn't have electronic access, which would increase costs rather than savings.

Itemizing deductions is a little more involved than claiming the standard deductions, so not everyone wants to take on the task. But if you do, it could mean more money in your pocket.

The Andersons decided against spending the night in the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes, Norway, but they went ice crabbing and caught the tail end of the Aurora Borealis.

Checkbook IRAs are very popular now because they allow you to access your IRA money today without any tax or penalty. But the IRS is onto them and the penalty could mean losing your entire IRA.

Bloomberg steals Forbes' thunder with a daily update of the world's richest people. Now you can see how much money Bill Gates makes or loses during the course of one day.

Are you staying vigilant for the various types of medical fraud that might be happening in your practice? Here are the high-risk areas and how to protect yourself.

A family practice physician discusses changes you can make for a successful family practice. In the second podcast, she focuses on using your nursing staff to the best of their abilities to make the visit efficient.

Traditional insurance carriers are trying to make a profit on your business. But by switching to a RRG, which is member driven, you could save up to 50%.

Part of evolution for physicians is quality reporting through pay-for-performance programs.

With the rising costs of college, many students find themselves struggling to pay tuition. A UK-based journal made the bold claim that more and more med students are turning to prostitution to pay for school.

During the economic downturn of the past few years, Americans traveled as much as usual. However, they were more likely to stay in country than travel abroad.