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Do Fat-Burning Pills Work? 03/14/2022 08:00pm • Given that nearly three-quarters of American adults are people who are overweight or people with obesity, it's no wonder that products claiming to help you burn fat have proliferated widely. However, there's little evidence that such products work. In fact, the term "fat-burning pills is a misnomer, 8 Tips for Coping With Work-Related Anxiety 03/14/2022 08:00pm • Does your stomach clench or get flooded with butterflies when you're facing a looming work deadline? Do you fret at your desk over an upcoming performance review? If you have to give a PowerPoint presentation to a client or co-workers, do you become so filled with anxiety that you find it hard to co Federal judge in Virginia dismisses appeal in fatal food truck crash 03/14/2022 12:38pm • A federal judge in Virginia has dismissed an appeal from the owner of a poorly maintained food truck involved in a 2017 crash that killed a Loudoun County mother and seriously injured her three children and her mother. Tony Dane, who's serving 10 years for involuntary manslaughter, claimed in a p How to Improve Your Social Media Presence for College Admissions 03/13/2022 08:00pm • Imagine the predicament of the college admissions officer. He or she is looking at a seemingly endless number of student profiles containing impressive test scores, grades, essays, recommendations and extracurricular activities. Somehow, that officer must decide which individuals will receive an off What Is Presbyopia? Symptoms and Solutions for Better Sight 03/13/2022 08:00pm • If you're over age 40 and you notice that words are starting to seem blurrier when you read, you're not going crazy. There's a good chance you're experiencing presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related, blurry near vision that starts around age 40. Near vision is the type of vision you use to see thin What Is Aquafaba? 03/13/2022 08:00pm • If you ever use canned beans and simply pour the liquid down the drain, you're missing out on a highly versatile ingredient called aquafaba. "Aquafaba is the liquid that beans are cooked in," says Siera Holley, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Low-Carb Diets vs. Keto Diet: What's the Difference? 03/13/2022 08:00pm • The low-carb and ketogenic diets are popular among many people who are trying to lose weight quickly. While both can be effective for quick weight loss, many registered dietitians are skeptical regarding their long-term effectiveness. Low-Carb Diets OverviewThe 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Ameri Health benefits of getting good sleep may include impact on obesity 03/11/2022 11:17am • This weekend's Daylight Saving Time change might be disruptive to some people's sleep and a Northern Virginia doctor wants to stress the impact sleep can have on health. "There's actually a lot of health benefits just from getting adequate sleep at night," said Dr. Jason Singh, an internal medici Weight Watchers vs. Keto 03/10/2022 07:00pm • With the ketogenic diet and WW (formerly Weight Watchers), weight loss is a numbers game. For keto, you subtract carbs from your diet and add in foods rich in fat. For WW, you carefully tally food points to keep within your individual target. Sticking with keto is challenging and it may work better 7 Tips to Restart Your Exercise Routine 03/10/2022 07:00pm • Whether you're a swimmer, a pickup basketball player, a spinner, a participant in group exercise classes or a yoga enthusiast, it's likely that the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted your workout routine. "People who were dependent on (exercise) facilities for a specific type of exercise may be m What younger adults need to know about colorectal cancer 03/10/2022 03:20pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Getting a colonoscopy may sound like something only older people need to do. But recent research showed a growth in younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which colonoscopies help identify. This troubling trend mean 11 Ways to Stay Active When You're in a Cast 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Staying active while in a cast can be challenging.Finding ways to remain physically active can be a challenge for people who suffer from serious injuries and find their movement temporarily restricted because they have to wear a cast on any part of the body after an injury, such as a broken bone.Dr. 7 Best Energy ETFs to Buy Now 03/09/2022 07:00pm • These energy ETFs benefit from surging oil prices.On March 8, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian fossil fuel imports as part of the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices hit 13-year highs of more than $125 per barrel in March, boosti Best Ways to Track Your Meals 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Writing down everything that goes into your mouth may sound like a drag, but it's exactly what many dietitians recommend for their clients, especially before launching into a weight-loss journey. If you're looking to lose weight, "it's good to track what you're eating and drinking because it helps y How to Budget for Rising Gas Prices 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Gas prices shot up at a record-fast pace this week, jumping from a national average of $3.656 on March 2 to $4.318 on March 10. A combination of ongoing inflation and President Joe Biden's recent move to ban imports of Russian oil are to blame, experts say. Announcing the decision on Tuesday to impl