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Prediabetes: How to Prevent It 10/19/2021 12:00am • The scourge of Type 2 diabetes in America is well documented. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention count more than 34 million Americans who have been diagnosed with the disease, according to a 2020 report. But a lesser-known condition that should serve to warn people to take action -- but Best places to retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The How to Save Money Going Gluten-Free 10/19/2021 12:00am • If you've recently been diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, you'll need to eliminate gluten -- a protein found in wheat and other grains that gives dough its elastic properties. Celiac disease is controlled entirely through a gluten-free diet, so eating right is an important piece US News ranks Best Places to Retire in US in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Places to Retire can help you select where to spend your retirement years. The analysis compares the 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Best Places to Retire ranking includes data about ho Guide to Low-Cost Index Funds 10/18/2021 12:00am • The argument in favor of low-cost index funds is simple: Active funds cost more and are less likely to live up to their promises. According to the S&P Dow Jones Indices Risk-Adjusted SPIVA Scorecard: At the end of 2020, after adjusting for volatility, the majority of actively managed domestic f Missing Virginia 7-year-old girl located 10/16/2021 09:12am • Update: Police have found the missing 7-year-old girl and the missing child alert has been cancelled, according to Virginia State Police. This is a developing story, stay with WTOP for updates. Police in Virginia are asking for the public's help in locating a mother and her 7-year-old daug Md. Army vet accused of faking he was paraplegic to net $1 million 10/15/2021 10:36am • A Maryland Army veteran has been charged with faking that he was paraplegic in order to claim more than $1 million in veterans disability benefits. William Rich, 41, of Windsor Mill, allegedly claimed he was paralyzed and unable to walk on medical forms, according to the Department of Justice. WTOP's Mike Murillo gets a day of training from Montgomery Co. fire and EMS crews 10/12/2021 04:18am • Whether you’re involved in a car crash, see someone having a heart attack or have smoke filling your home, once you call 911, the first people to respond will most likely be the men and women at your nearest fire station. I always knew being a firefighter or EMT is not an easy job, but recently U.S. News Launches Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings 10/12/2021 12:00am • Today, for the first time, U.S. News published rankings of public elementary and middle schools. Like our annual Best High Schools rankings, we hope these statistical assessments are a useful resource for parents in conjunction with the accompanying data we publish on school characteristics. All pu A Beginner's Guide to a Virtual Doctor's Visit 10/12/2021 12:00am • Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced some big changes in the world of medicine, making telehealth much more widely available than ever before. Although the pandemic is continually shifting, it looks like the telehealth expansion is here to stay. Read on for a detailed overview of te How Small-Cap Stocks Might Affect Your Portfolio in 2022 10/12/2021 12:00am • Small-cap stocks outperformed large caps in 2020, but their performance has been lackluster this year. While the small-cap Russell 2000 index generated an 20% return in 2020 and beat the S&P 500's 16.3% return, the bulk of the gain occurred during the last months of 2020. Small-cap performance Tips to Spice Up Your Fitness Routine 10/11/2021 12:00am • Variety is a vital element of a well-rounded fitness routine. Not only does it prevent boredom, but performing various forms of exercise will challenge both your body and mind to adapt to different intensities, movements and cognitive stimuli. For example, if you walk or run on the treadmill every d The Test-Taker's Guide to AP U.S. Government and Politics Course 10/11/2021 12:00am • More than 326,000 students took the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics exam in 2020. The class involves two forms of assessment: the end-of-year test and "in-year" assignments like the course project and instructor-developed quizzes, unit exams and so on. The end-of-year test in May is How Instagram led to two teens' eating disorders 10/09/2021 11:29am • At 14, Ashlee Thomas was in the grips of anorexia. She weighed 85 pounds. She was hospitalized. Her heart stopped twice. Doctors thought she would not survive. But she did. And now the resident of New South Wales, Australia, is dedicating her life to helping other girls. Her first warning to p Fat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner 10/06/2021 02:59am • 480 Otis is a four-time winner of Fat Bear Week. (Courtesy C. Spencer/NPS) A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this ursine wonder has claimed the crown. The portly veteran -- who was also champion in 2014, 2016 and 2017