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Are Older Adults Taking Benzodiazepines Safely? 10/18/2018 08:00pm • If you're feeling anxious or sleeping poorly, it's tempting to turn to pills to solve the problem. However, prescription sedative drugs known as benzodiazepines carry significant risks, particularly for older adults. Many people in their 60s, 70s and 80s take antianxiety medications -- such as Xanax How to Stay Confident in a Shaky Market 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Market wobbles are nothing new but they can strike a serious blow to investors' confidence levels, dramatically changing how they view the market. The second week of October saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average slide 832 points, the worst decline since February. In AAII's Investor Sentiment Survey f Inspection report: Metro tunnels completely dark, worker safety rules getting updated 10/18/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON — Across the Metro system, some tunnels are completely dark, which could make emergency evacuations difficult. Whack-a-mole efforts to contain water leaks are only partially making progress with some steady flows remaining, and work zone safety and power alarms are not always properly a Have You Really Been Admitted -- as an Inpatient -- to the Hospital? 10/17/2018 08:00pm • You're in a hospital bed, and there you remain overnight -- perhaps longer. Whatever adversity you're facing, one thing you may never consider is whether or not you've been admitted to the hospital: that is, specifically, if you're an inpatient. Under most circumstances, a patient cared for in the The Upside of Fear 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Fear can be good for your well-being. What frightens you? Are you afraid of creepy clowns, vampires, werewolves, zombies, monsters, ghosts, goblins, witches and other Halloween creatures that go bump in the night? Or, if you're in recovery from alcohol misuse, are you fearful of attending a work-rel Md. officer charged with raping woman after traffic stop makes 1st court appearance 10/17/2018 04:27pm • WASHINGTON — The Prince George's County police officer charged with raping a woman after a Maryland traffic stop made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors and defense lawyers in District Court agreed Officer 1st Class Ryan Macklin, 29, would remain in custody until a bond Va. senator settles lawsuit over his son's wrongful death in 2013 10/17/2018 08:57am • WASHINGTON — Virginia Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, settled a wrongful-death lawsuit against a former mental health evaluator who he blames for the 2013 death of his 24-year-old son. The lawsuit against Michael Gentry was settled for $950,000 Oct.10 in Bath County Circuit Court, The Richmond Times Md. anti-hunger programs grow to meet demand 10/17/2018 08:10am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Earlier this year, the Light House emergency shelter in Annapolis, Maryland, was seeing about 200 pickups from its food pantry per month. So far this month, it’s averaging 900. “There’s a real need,” said Linda Vogler, executive chef and director of culinary arts t Mysterious paralyzing illness found among kids in 22 states, including Md. 10/17/2018 07:25am • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this year, and at least 65 additional illnesses in those states a PAC attack from all sides in race for Montgomery Co. Executive 10/17/2018 06:35am • A super political action committee opposed to Nancy Floreen’s bid for Montgomery County executive hit the airwaves this week with an advertisement that is critical of her reliance on contributions from the business community. The spot, set to air on various cable channels, was produced by the P 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Roadside Emergency 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Nobody wants to face a roadside emergency. They're sometimes dangerous, often expensive and time-consuming, and almost always extremely inconvenient. Many of the worst aspects of roadside emergencies can be mitigated by taking a few steps in advance to prepare yourself. Being ready for an emergency 9 Ways to Use Extra Vacation Days 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Don't forfeit vacation benefits.As the end of the calendar year approaches, workers with "use it or lose it" paid vacation time may wonder how to make the most of their remaining days off. Whether your goal is relaxation, productivity or helping others, the following ideas will ensure you don't wast Should I Use an Actively Managed Robo Advisor? 10/16/2018 08:00pm • The debate is on: active versus passive investment management. Most robo advisors follow a passively managed index fund investment approach. Yet, recent market volatility might attract interest in active management robo advisors that strive to circumvent market declines. During just two days in Octo Which Doctor to See for Diabetic Amputations 10/16/2018 08:00pm • When people are diagnosed with diabetes, sooner or later they'll confront a major reality: They've just increased the odds that someday they may need a toe, foot or leg amputated because of complications of this common, chronic disease. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017 publ DC Council officially overturns Initiative 77, killing minimum-wage increase 10/16/2018 03:31pm • WASHINGTON — The D.C. Council has voted to repeal Initiative 77. The initiative, approved by voters in June, would have raised minimum base pay for tipped workers to standard minimum wage over a period of time. After a contentious battle that had raged since its introduction, the Council of