If a cruise to “nowhere” or the best “somewhere” has been on your horizon of luxurious vacations for a long time, now’s the time to act.

Thanks to an agreement between the Army’s Family and MWR Command and International Cruise & Excursions, one of the country’s top cruise wholesalers with 46 cruise lines originating in ports of call around the world, it’s now made cheaper and easier for members of the military to take to the seas and sail towards the setting sun.

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In our fast-paced world, it can be a relief to come across something that's better for being slower. And that can certainly be true for preparing meals, with some of the most delicious, satisfying cold-weather main dishes resulting from slow, gentle stewing or braising.

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Postpartum depression has become a familiar term, but many people -- including some doctors -- do not acknowledge the potential health impact that depression during pregnancy can have on both mom and baby. This 10-question survey, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, or EPDS, was created to screen for depression in women after childbirth, but experts agree it can be useful in pregnant women, too.

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Scientists the world over have observed climate changes that are impacting individuals' health and have also created models to predict where we might be headed. Are you prepared for what's to come?

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 Shingles is not just Chicken Pox for adults.  It can kill, especially older folks, and a new advisory is suggesting you get vaccinated.

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 By focusing on foods that control free radicals, you can fight aging now and save money on the face-lift later.

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The birth of John Hyman's first child didn't fill him with the joy he might have hoped for. Far from treasuring every minute with his son, the Rockville, Md., college writing instructor reacted by teaching more courses just to get himself out of the house. "I didn't know what my role was there," recalls Hyman, 52. His wife, by contrast, bonded instantly with their son, Jake, now a teenager. "Betsy fell in love. It was primal," he says. "I didn't have that experience. I thought I was broken."

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