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8 Signs You're Overtraining 07/20/2022 08:00pm • How much exercise is too much?When you're enthusiastically launching a new workout regimen, it might be challenging to figure out how much exercise is too much, says Toril Hinchman, director of fitness and wellness for Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.The best way to avoid overtraining is Tips for helping kids cope with fear of needles 07/20/2022 04:25pm • A fear of needles is all too real for many kids, but a D.C. child-life specialist has tips for parents who want to make the experience easier for them. “Nobody really likes to be poked. We all have had those uncomfortable experiences," said Kellie Matters, a certified child-life specialist at K Juan Soto's All-Star Game travels cause a stir in Nationals' contract talks 07/20/2022 01:56pm • Soto's travels to ASG causes a stir in contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAll-Star weekend did little to help contract negotiations between Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals.The 23-year-old All-Star reportedly flew commercial from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Sunday ni These are the signs that you're in a toxic work environment 07/20/2022 05:01am • With labor unionization efforts underway at Amazon and Starbucks, people quitting in record numbers and continued delays in returning to the office, workers appear to be putting their foot down when it comes to less-than-ideal work situations. Bosses and employees alike should care about the qual What Is the DASH Diet? Tips for Beginners from a Real Person 07/19/2022 08:00pm • A diagnosis of high blood pressure inspires a change to the DASH diet. A few years ago, Linda Jones' health care provider diagnosed her with high blood pressure, which happens to run in her family.High blood pressure is a condition afflicting more than 100 million people in the U.S. The official thr 7 Ways to Live Green on a Budget 07/19/2022 08:00pm • Living green doesn't have to mean spending a lot of green.Does a green lifestyle seem opposed to a cost-conscious one? Does sustainable living seem like code for expensive? If you're looking for ways to care for the environment in your day-to-day life without breaking the bank, the experts behind th Acupuncture for Insomnia: How Acupuncture Can Help You Sleep 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you're one of the tens of millions of people in the U.S. who suffer from insomnia -- which is difficulty falling and/or staying asleep -- could acupuncture be an effective treatment? Overall, 50 to 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. Thirty p What Is a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) in Real Estate? 07/19/2022 08:00pm • Broker price opinions aren't the most common method for assessing a home's value, but they can be useful. If you're hoping to cancel your private mortgage insurance, for example, a broker price opinion may come in handy. Or, if you're behind on your mortgage, your lender may request a BPO without yo 17 Top Things to Do in Augusta, Georgia 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you're told to think of a city in Georgia that starts with "A," chances are you're not thinking of Augusta -- but maybe you should be. This often overshadowed Southern city sits along the Savannah River on the border with South Carolina and offers everything you'd want in a trip: arts and culture Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 07/19/2022 08:00pm • What it means to be deep in debtAmericans are carrying a lot of debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $266 billion in the first quarter of 2022, making it so that everyone owes a collective $15.84 trillion, and cred 5 Top Crypto Scams to Watch in 2022 07/19/2022 08:00pm • In this unregulated space, crypto investors must be vigilant.Many investors are wary of cryptocurrencies because they are still unfamiliar and, as yet, largely unregulated. Although bad actors and scams may ding the reputation of the entire ecosystem, as far as the overall crypto industry is concern Follow These 4 Steps to Obtain a U.S. Driver's License 07/19/2022 08:00pm • Getting a driver's license in the U.S. can be a good idea for international students who want to use their own car to explore the area, pick up groceries or go out with friends. But just because you already drive in your home country doesn't mean you meet driver's license requirements in the U.S. Si How to Retire During a Recession 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you are planning to retire during a financial downturn, it can be worrisome to give up your job. This is especially true for those with portfolios that have dropped in value. You may be facing retirement with fewer funds available and uncertainty ahead. Still, if you're ready to stop working or n Scammers target children's Social Security numbers to open credit cards 07/19/2022 03:18pm • Identity theft now even involves crooks targeting babies. Criminals are using newly assigned Social Security numbers to open credit cards. A D.C.-based consumers' group has tips to help parents. More Local News First, to find out whether your child’s identity has been hacked Full traffic stops near Quantico this week on I-95 07/19/2022 08:18am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Multiple overnight work zones are planned on Interstate 95 from Quantico through Fredericksburg through Friday, July 22. I-95 nort