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How Social Workers Help Your Health 10/29/2015 08:00pm • Social workers know health.You survived the flood -- but you were exposed to filthy water and infection, and you're also suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. You're discharged from the hospital but you're fearful about the situation awaiting you at home. Or you can't afford prescriptions a Year-end financial planning guide: Moves you need to make before Dec. 31, part 2 10/29/2015 12:42pm • WASHINGTON — Last week in my Year-End financial Planning Guide, I focused on moves you should consider to lower your taxes for 2015 before it’s too late. This week, the focus is on estate planning. Many people are under the misconception that estate planning is only for the wealthy. On the co How to Guard Against Common Scams That Target Seniors 10/26/2015 08:00pm • We've all heard the sad stories: A senior citizen was fleeced out of his home by an unscrupulous caregiver. A home repair worker turns out to be a thief who takes all the jewelry. A call announcing you've won a prize turns out to be a ploy to get you to empty your bank account. As fast as law enfor 3 Tips for Young Black Men Interested in Medical School 10/13/2015 08:00pm • It's no secret that African-American men, like other underrepresented minorities, are few and far between in many graduate school disciplines, such as engineering and law. In medicine, though, the numbers are strikingly low and have gotten worse. Out of a total of 49,480 applicants to medical scho Draft report on Fairfax police practices calls for culture of transparency 10/09/2015 05:26am • FAIRFAX, Va. — It was six months ago that the Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission began its work developing recommendations about the county’s police department. The commission came about after the death of John Geer of Springfield in 2013. An unarmed Geer was shot by Off 5 Ways to Identify Your Ideal Second Act Career 10/06/2015 08:00pm • If you're thinking about working during retirement, the choices surrounding how, when and where you work can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. There are so many factors to weigh, including how many hours per week you will work, whether it's better to start a business or work for someone else Mass shooting renews debate on mental health 10/05/2015 05:00am • WASHINGTON — The mass shooting in Oregon is once again putting a spotlight on mental health issues and problems with the treatment process. Insurance companies are required to provide mental health coverage, but big inconsistencies remain regarding access to care. During Mental Illness Aware 7 easy workout strategies for parents during fall 10/02/2015 12:00pm • As a working mom to a 7-year-old boy, I think it's safe to say no one is busier than a parent. When you already lack time alone, the idea of getting regular exercise can seem like a relic from the distant past -- especially as the days get shorter during fall. Yet, as an exercise motivation resea 8 Tips for Running Safely and Comfortably (Enough) While Pregnant 10/01/2015 02:00pm • Carrie Cole ran her fastest half marathon while pregnant. "It was really hard, but really strong," remembers the 32-year-old in Wilmette, Illinois, who now works for a company that organizes races. She didn't find out until after the race that she had a baby on the way. Cole also ran a hal VA, defense press programs to help prevent veteran suicides 09/18/2015 07:36am • Karen Tang, Correspondent WASHINGTON — He walked out of the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore frustrated and desperate. The veteran was about to take his life, recalled Nikole Jones, the suicide prevention coordinator for the center. “It was a very scary moment,â 5 Reasons Employers Should Hire More Workers Over Age 50 09/17/2015 08:00pm • What do you do if you're a 52-year-old woman looking for a job in an industry dominated by men? If you're Patricia Hochkins, you shorten your name to Pat, remove the dates from your résumé and then wow the hiring manager in the interview. Oh, and you get the job, too. "It's all about experience," Adjusting to Life After Military Deployment 09/10/2015 08:00pm • Making life-or-death decisions concerning the mission of his 164-soldier unit was "inherently stressful and often complicated," but the stress associated with being deployed for a year to Afghanistan faded once Maj. Shane Mason set foot back in Elkton, Maryland, cloaked in the relief that all his c Physical Activity May Benefit Children With Multiple Sclerosis 09/02/2015 08:00pm • Allison Reed loves to dance, something she has been doing since she was a little girl. Now a senior in high school with plans to major in performing arts in college, the 17-year-old from Hamilton, New Jersey, is in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical dance. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013 at a How to Avoid Frugality That Turns Costly 08/31/2015 08:00pm • While saving money is almost always a good thing, there are a few circumstances where frugality can end up costing you money. In the following 10 circumstances, thrifty ambitions can actually end up backfiring -- and hurting you financially. 1. Buying used baby products. When it comes to cribs, Today in History: Aug. 26, 2015 08/26/2015 02:58am • Today is Wednesday, August 26, the 238th day of 2015. There are 127 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing American women's right to vote, was certified in effect by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. On