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Gallbladder Diet: What to Eat and Avoid for Optimal Health 02/05/2023 07:00pm • Everyone is familiar with heart-healthy diets, but what about gallbladder-healthy diets? There are very few diet and recipe books on the topic, but including nutrient-rich foods in your diet will keep this pear-shaped organ in good health. Certain gallbladder diets and foods can maintain a healthy g Signing day 2023: Top DC-area football recruits make their college decisions 02/03/2023 07:27am • Signing day for high school football's 2023 class came and went Wednesday, and top athletes from the D.C. area put pen to paper in one of the biggest decisions of their lives. More Sports News More College Football News Each of the nine D.C. area players in ESPN's Top 300 has Lose belly fat: Tips and strategies for a flatter stomach 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Struggling with wanting to lose belly fat but not sure how? You're not alone. Stubborn belly fat often remains that final frontier in the realm of toning and weight loss, with many people struggling for years to get rid of it. Too much belly fat is associated with a variety of negative health iss The Benefits and Risks of Cheat Days on the Keto Diet 02/02/2023 07:00pm • The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that emphasizes weight loss by burning fat. But if you stray from the regimen and indulge in a cheat day, how would it affect your weight-loss regimen? The theory behind the keto diet is that you can shed pounds by slashing the carbs you eat and filling up Guide to Low-Cost Index Funds 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Few investment products have been as long-lived or successful as the humble index fund. Originally launched in 1976 by the late founder and chairman of Vanguard, John "Jack" Bogle, index funds cemented their place in the portfolios of retail investors due to a combination of low costs, accessibility Identifying the Right Time for Senior Care 02/02/2023 07:00pm • The statistics are staggering: The number of caregivers of adults in the U.S. has increased by more than 8 million since 2015, according to a 2020 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. The report also notes that 24% of caregivers are caring for two or more older adults at a time 7 Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Best known for its lineup of low-cost index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, Vanguard also offers an extensive suite of fixed-income products. With bond funds spanning government Treasurys, agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds, corporate bonds, treasury-inflation 5 household items toxic to your pets 02/02/2023 04:51pm • This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. 1. Chocolate Chocolate is one sweet treat that is not only harmful to dogs, but is also toxic to cats. The level of toxicity varies based on the quantity of chocolate ingested as well as the cocoa content (type of chocolate). Signs of ingest How to make sure your new year’s health, weight resolutions don’t slip away 02/02/2023 07:53am • Many people focus on health and wellness in the new year. But with January in the rearview mirror, those 2023 goals and resolutions may already have fallen by the wayside. As part of WTOP’s Get on Top of Your Health series, we sat down with two doctors from Adventist Medical Group at Advent 7 Best Gold ETFs to Hedge Volatility in 2023 02/01/2023 07:00pm • Gold has a low historical correlation with stocks and bonds.Gold is often considered a safe haven investment that can hold steady or even rise amid negative economic forecasts and environments. While the price of gold in isolation can fluctuate dramatically, the asset also has a low historical corre Second instance of 'hateful graffiti' discovered at Montgomery County high school 02/01/2023 06:43pm • Days after reacting to hateful graffiti at his school, the principal of Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, said a staff member found a racial slur scratched onto a locker in the boys' locker room. In an email to parents, Principal Cary Dimmick said that he is extremely disap DC police chief worries criminal code overhaul doesn't support victims of violence 02/01/2023 05:45am • While Congress considers a revamp of D.C.'s archaic criminal code, one of the bill's most outspoken critics has a message for federal lawmakers during their review process: Justice for the victim matters, too. In an interview with WTOP's "DMV Download" podcast, D.C. police Chief Robert Contee sai Ways to Eat Well and Save Money at Home 01/31/2023 07:00pm • Eating healthier can be a daunting task. From deciding on whether to choose a nutritional supplement to incorporating more fresh -- and possibly organic -- fruits, vegetables and whole grains, building a healthy eating plan may seem to cost more money at first. But you might actually be surprised to 9 Best Stocks for a Starter Portfolio 01/31/2023 07:00pm • The S&P 500 is off to a stellar start in 2023, posting a 6.2% total return in January alone -- a stark contrast to the 19.4% sell-off in 2022. That makes the first few months of 2023 a great time to start creating an "all-weather" stock market portfolio that's built for the long haul. Stocks, af 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 01/31/2023 07:00pm • Dividends are a crucial part of long-term investing success. It's easy to forget that by buying stocks, investors become owners of publicly traded companies. Depending on the company, investors can sometimes receive regular cash payments for their commitment, called dividends. Along with appreciatio