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3 financial topics to discuss with your kids this holiday 12/20/2016 01:42am • WASHINGTON — The holidays are a special time for my family when my children are home from college and we have time to reconnect with one another. I find it’s an ideal time to talk to them about important issues when they are not stressed out about exams, papers and projects. It’s also a gre Addressing Pseudobulbar Affect: How to Regain Emotional Control 12/19/2016 07:00pm • Some people who suffer from neurologic conditions, such as stroke, dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, as well as those who've sustained brain injuries, face an added indignity: uncontrollable outbursts of laughing or crying. Called pseudobulbar affect, clinicians say PBA is vexing f How to Buy Life Insurance When You're Not Healthy 12/19/2016 07:00pm • If you don't have life insurance, but are stricken with a significant health problem, there are still ways to get some financial protection for your family in most cases -- especially if you live more than two years after getting the policy. If you're terminally ill, for example, you might be able t 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking a Financial Advisor 12/19/2016 07:00pm • Hiring someone? Maybe you're bringing in a plumber to look at your pipes, or a painter to put some coats on your house. You won't know really know if it was a good decision until the job is done, but at least you'll know in a matter of hours or days. If only it worked that way with a financial advis Basketball around the Beltway: Hoops for the holidays 12/19/2016 02:17am • WASHINGTON — If you're reading this, you either have finished all of your holiday shopping or are procrastinating, because who wants to go to the mall when it's this crowded? Or, if you're online shopping, perhaps you got tired of watching videos on YouTube. That’s a perfect time to take ano Syrian Refugees in the U.S. Maintain Hope After Trump's Win 12/18/2016 07:00pm • DEARBORN, Michigan -- Abdulsalam tried to leave Syria twice. The first time he did so legally, gathering his papers and taking his wife and three sons to the Jordanian border. Turned away, they were forced to seek shelter in a nearby mosque with shattered windows, using blankets left by other refuge Advice From a Doctor: Choosing Clinical Trials 12/18/2016 07:00pm • Available cancer treatment options are far from perfect. Daily, more than 1,500 mothers, fathers, sisters, daughters and sons die from a cancer diagnosis in the U.S alone. That is equivalent to five jets carrying 300 passengers crashing every day in our country. Clinical trials are the cornerstone Don't Fall for These 6 Myths About Eating With Diabetes 12/18/2016 07:00pm • More than 29 million people are already living with diabetes in the United States and, by the end of the day, about 4,000 more will learn they have diabetes, too. Untreated or mismanaged, diabetes can lead to heart and kidney diseases, blindness and even amputation. Managing this chronic disease ca Alternative de-icers keep walkways safe, plants alive 12/16/2016 09:57am • Official winter is close to a week away, but we have already suffered the blast of the Arctic! And although it’s an important topic, our listeners generally don’t ask about plant- and surface-safe ice melting products and techniques until we’re well into the season of slip and fall. For ins 5 natural supplements that will help you relax this holiday season 12/16/2016 09:00am • From shopping for presents to attending Christmas parties and dealing with family members, the holidays can be difficult for many people. What's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year can actually be the most stressful -- and that state can wreak havoc on your health. In fact, it's been Maryland’s heroin and opioid crisis reaches an all-time high 12/15/2016 10:55pm • Hannah Lang, Correspondent ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Barbara Allen signs her emails with the names of her family members she has lost to addiction. Jim’s mom, Bill’s sister, Amanda’s aunt. Her son, Jim, died from a heroin and alcohol overdose in 2003 after battling substance abuse disorder f How to Talk to Your Children About Consent and Sexual Assault 12/15/2016 07:00pm • It's a delicate but crucial job for parents: teaching kids about healthy sexuality and boundaries, making them aware of the potential for sexual abuse, navigating issues of consent and helping them plan what to do if they witness something wrong. From kids starting preschool to teens heading to col Data Doctors: Want to avoid getting hacked? Start lying online 12/15/2016 08:35am • WASHINGTON — While honesty is the best policy, it also makes it easier for a hacker to steal your identity, says computer security expert Ken Colburn, of Data Doctors. As Yahoo struggles to deal with the biggest security breach in history, more than a billion accounts have been compromised. Pick the Right Graduate Degree in Nursing 12/14/2016 07:00pm • Graduate education is an investment of time as much as money. For nurses looking to move up in the profession, whether to earn a master's degree, or MSN, rather than a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, is a decision about both. Nurses who want to become leaders in the profession should opt for a DNP if Cat Allergy: What to Consider Before Bringing a Kitten Home for the Holidays 12/14/2016 07:00pm • You may think nothing makes a sweeter holiday gift than a tiny kitten, tumbling over itself as it plays or purrs on your lap. But before you choose between tabby or calico, consider your family's allergy and asthma history. Cat dander is a potent allergen, and people who already have environmental o