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How to Save on Attractions in Europe 07/18/2017 08:00pm • There are thousands of places to explore in Europe. Whether you want to check out the instantly recognizable Big Ben in London, admire world-class art at the Louvre in Paris or retrace history at the Colosseum in Rome, there's no shortage of iconic attractions to discover. However, trying to experi How to Talk to Your Friends and Family About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 07/18/2017 08:00pm • If you know you have polycystic ovary syndrome, you're one of the lucky ones. Yes, you heard me correctly. While PCOS affects 5 to 10 percent of women worldwide, less than half of us are diagnosed. That means there are millions of women struggling, with no idea why they have symptoms like obesity, Is Your Coffee Obsession Healthy? 07/18/2017 08:00pm • I recently counted the number of coffee shops lining a busy Boston street. Within a 1-mile stretch, there were nine. And apparently, that's not even enough; many of the shops had a long line of people eager to get their daily (or hourly?) java fix. This isn't a surprise to the National Coffee Assoc Do You Really Need to Warm Up Before Exercise? 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Sayco Williams should have known better. The personal trainer in New York City teaches clients to warm up properly, but one day last year, he didn't take his own advice. "During my second set on the incline bench, I was painfully reminded that I should have," remembers Williams, whose sharp shoulde Debunking Common Breast Cancer Myths and Misconceptions 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Many myths and misconceptions surround breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. In 2017, almost 253,000 new cases will be diagnosed in women, according to the American Cancer Society. Here are some common mistaken beliefs about the disease: Risk Factors Myth: Breast cancer c How to stay happily hydrated this summer 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Does the summer sun have you feeling extra thirsty? Me, too. When I'm thirsty, I want to choose something that's refreshing and hydrating, but with so many different beverage options, it's difficult to know what the healthiest selection is. Let's navigate the sea of beverage choices that are availab DC tops liver cancer rates as related deaths surge nationally 07/16/2017 05:20pm • WASHINGTON — Liver cancer deaths are on the rise across the country, and especially in D.C. There will be an estimated 29,000 liver-cancer deaths this year, according to a recent American Cancer Society study. Additionally, only 1 in 5 patients will survive after being diagnosed with liver canc Fun, physical and (almost) free: Disc golf in the DC area 07/14/2017 04:52am • WASHINGTON -- The D.C. area has countless options for exercise and recreation. One is disc golf, a hybrid of throwing a Frisbee while using the rules of golf. You have probably seen the “baskets” at area parks, and wondered what they are for. Most of us grew up throwing Frisbees at the beach Liver Cancer Is Spreading With Deadly Intent 07/13/2017 08:00pm • It's time to pay more attention to liver cancer. Even as breast-cancer, lung-cancer and other cancer fatalities continue to drop, liver cancer is now the fastest-rising cause of U.S. cancer deaths, a recent study shows. Since the mid-1980s, death rates from liver cancer have doubled. An estimated Do You Really Need to Exercise to Lose Weight? 07/13/2017 08:00pm • Can you lose weight without exercising? Plenty of sweat-averse dieters out there sure hope so. And who hasn't heard that whole "weight loss is 80 percent diet, 20 percent exercise" stat? Experts anything but agree on the actual split, but it's hard to ignore the fact that when it comes to losing we Why My Husband Infuriated Me During a Parenting Squabble 07/13/2017 08:00pm • The other night, I did something that I am not proud of. We have four teenagers, so dinnertime is never dull, but this particular evening it was full of chaos. One of our kids had not eaten much. My husband, Mark, really wanted this particular kid to eat more, and so he offered a bribe/threat: You c Improving Japanese Economy Has Investing Possibilities 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Japan's economy is in its longest expansion since before the 2008 global financial crisis, thanks to the Bank of Japan's monetary stimulus and some economic reforms that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe put in place the past few years. In July, the Bank of Japan said the output gap, which measure The DIY Detox: How to Create the Healthiest Cleanse for You 07/12/2017 08:00pm • The morning after July 5: that midsummer morning when many Americans wake up wishing they'd thrown back fewer beers, turned down more hot dogs and said earlier "goodnights" the day -- or days -- before. As a result, they crave cleanses, detoxes and commitments to extreme healthy eating that they bel The Best Equipment-Free Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Exercising while traveling has always been a challenge, but it can be even more difficult nowadays if you're one of the many people opting for house shares instead of hotel stays. Foregoing hotels usually means no gym or pool access, and can make working out on the road less likely. But it doesn't Why Cognitive Impairment Is More Common When You Have Diabetes 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Scary but true: When you have diabetes, it can affect your brain. In fact, your chance of developing dementia and cognitive decline is at least 1.5 times higher compared with someone who doesn't have diabetes. And the risk for a decline in brain function is higher both in people who have Type 1 and