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10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 03/02/2022 07:00pm • 401(k) funds help investors save for retirement.The 401(k) might be the best wealth-building tool for retirement ever created. This type of account reduces taxes in the year a contribution is made and every year thereafter until the funds are gradually withdrawn during retirement. Couple the ongoing How Much Protein Does My Child Need? 03/02/2022 07:00pm • One of major concerns that parents raise during visits is whether their child's diet is balanced and if they're consuming enough protein. Proteins form the important building components in our body. They are the major constituent of muscles, where most of the body's proteins are found. Yet proteins Which Colon Cancer Screening Is Best? 03/02/2022 07:00pm • Colorectal cancer is common."Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States," says Dr. Nimeesh Shah, chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California.It's most commonly diagnosed in people o 'Crossed the line': Martin Mayhew regrets January comments about Brandon Scherff 03/02/2022 05:30pm • 'Crossed the line': Mayhew regrets January comments on Scherff originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonCommanders general manager Martin Mayhew speaks softly and rarely reveals much when dealing with the media, which is why his January comments about Pro Bowl offensive lineman Brandon New study details health benefits for moms who breastfeed 03/01/2022 02:50pm • New research finds that breastfeeding provides even more health benefits to mothers, and the study has a Northern Virginia OB-GYN using words like "exciting" and "thrilled." Women who breastfed at some time in their lives are 14% less likely to develop coronary heart disease, 12% less likely to s Top Fermented Foods for Gut Health 02/28/2022 07:00pm • Fermented foods can boost your gut health.When it comes to protecting your gut health, it's hard to go wrong with fermented foods.Fermented foods contain live microorganisms -- also known as probiotics -- that can help maintain the diversity of your gut microbiome, which is made up of trillions of m Weight-Loss Tips to Follow for Life 02/28/2022 07:00pm • Avoid rigid, restrictive diets.As a nutritionist advising and coaching clients on healthy eating and weight loss, I regularly get asked about the best weight-loss tips along with the best diet to go on. Almost daily, I'm asked about the latest diet "flavor" of the day, whether it's a low-carb diet, Resistance Training That Strengthen Your Muscles 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Resistance training is a vital part of a health regimen for people of every age and any gender, says Jonathan Jordan, a certified personal trainer based in San Francisco. "It aids in the development and maintenance of muscle mass, which keeps our bones and joints strong and mobile into old age," he Do I Need Protein Bars, Powders and Protein Supplements? 02/23/2022 07:00pm • A quick survey of the protein powder, protein bars, protein drinks -- and even protein chips -- at any health food store might lead you to believe that Americans aren't getting enough protein in their diets. However, the data paints a very different picture. Although Americans may veer off course of 9 Best Fidelity Index Funds for Retirement 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Index funds are often better alternatives to individual securities.Unlike with other investment vehicles, index funds can offer investors wide diversification at low cost. And Fidelity is well known for providing quality index funds with some of the lowest fees. Ben Johnson, director of global excha What Is Crohn's Disease? 02/22/2022 07:00pm • You're not alone if you have questions about Crohn's disease, the chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes cramps, diarrhea, gas and many other symptoms and potential complications. Cases of Crohn's appear to be increasing in the U.S., with an estimated 1.5 million cases reported in 2015 (the Natural Laxatives to Keep You Regular 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Some health conditions are harder to talk about than others. Somewhere near the top of that list for many people is constipation. Your inner middle school self maybe can't help but snicker at anything, well, poop-related. But constipation isn't funny. Everyone has likely had a bout of constipation a Night Sweats: What You Need to Know 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Waking up from sleep drenched in sweat is an unpleasant, yet common sensation. There are several common reasons for night sweats -- from spicy foods to warm bedrooms -- but excess sweating can be a sign of a medical condition such as an infection, menopause or cancer. "Just being hot at night should 5 questions for the Wizards coming out of the All-Star break 02/22/2022 12:30pm • 5 questions for the Wizards after the All-Star break originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Wizards have 24 games remaining in their 2021-22 schedule as they return from the All-Star break. Here are five questions for the team which should be answered over the next month-and-a-half...How mu Leaders urge people to report incidents after antisemitic flyers found in Fairfax Co. 02/21/2022 09:18pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are looking for those responsible for leaving dozens of antisemitic flyers around the Wolf Trap area of Vienna. A neighbor alerted police Sunday after finding a sealed plastic bag containing the flyer "weighted with corn kernels" on his property in the 1400 blo