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Victims scramble to recover following deadly Md. fire 08/12/2016 06:23am • SILVER SPRING, Md. — They grabbed what they could and got out. That's what residents of the Flower Branch Apartments say they did when they heard the explosion and watched as fire tore through the apartment complex in the early hours of Thursday morning. The day after, Thursday, those who were How Healthy Is Your Diet, Really? 08/11/2016 08:00pm • It's no secret that, as a whole, we Americans aren't the healthiest of eaters. Ultra-processed foods like soda and chips account for 58 percent of the calories that we consume in a given day, according to 2016 research published in BMJ Journal. And, according to findings from the Centers for Diseas Why 401(k) Plans are a Source of Financial Stress 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Many Americans are worried about building a nest egg for the future. Saving enough money for a comfortable retirement is a significant source of stress for 40 percent of employees, according to a recent survey of 1,000 401(k) participants by Schwab Retirement Plan Services and Koski Research. More p Fines to start for heavy vehicles crossing Arlington Memorial Bridge 08/11/2016 05:15am • WASHINGTON — The grace period ends for heavy vehicles crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge. As the bridge becomes weaker with each truck and bus ignoring the weight limit, the U.S. Park Police will start ticketing drivers next week. In May 2015, Federal Highway Administration engineers told d Most Children Lack Ideal Heart Health 08/10/2016 08:00pm • The cardiovascular health of U.S. children is strikingly dismal, so says a new statement from the American Heart Association. Specifically, less than 1 percent of American children meet the organization's definition of ideal cardiovascular health, according to statement author Dr. Julia Steinberger The best ways to prevent breast cancer 08/10/2016 03:30pm • As both a breast cancer specialist and a survivor of the disease, I know well that all women are at risk for breast cancer -- no matter their family history of the disease. Only about 10 percent of breast cancers are associated with an inherited gene, such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations Orangetheory: Latest fitness craze leaves participants seeing orange 08/10/2016 01:35am • WASHINGTON — Whether the preference is spinning, stretching or lifting legs over a ballet barre, one thing's for sure: Boutique fitness studios are winning over the District. And the latest class craze is leaving its clients seeing orange. Orangetheory Fitness first made its mark in the Understanding the Physiological Factors Associated With Food Addiction 08/09/2016 08:00pm • If you've tried everything but can't beat food cravings, it may signal that you're struggling with something more serious. Whereas many people have difficulty with emotional eating, some find themselves addicted to food. Many studies have been done on binge eating, cravings and food addictions. Som The Water Remedy for Pain 08/09/2016 08:00pm • Given the popularity of traditional spas, medical spas and healing spas, it's no secret that immersing yourself in water can be comforting and soothing. It's a primordial pleasure: After all, you spent your first nine months bathed in amniotic fluid in the womb, and as an adult, 60 to 70 percent of 10 Commandments to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke 08/09/2016 08:00pm • Strokes usually aren't medical mysteries that strike at random. High blood pressure and other preventable risk factors account for 90 percent of strokes, a huge international study confirms. Even so, you don't have to live like a monk, eat like a dietitian or train like an elite athlete to avoid a d When Food Replaces Feelings: How to Get Emotional Eating Under Control 08/08/2016 08:00pm • Let's face it: For most of us, food is much more than merely fuel for our bodies. From grandma's apple pie to mac and cheese we enjoyed as a child to chocolate mousse shared with a significant other, food can evoke memories and emotions, particularly feelings of comfort or love. But there's a big di The Future of Aging 08/08/2016 08:00pm • Imagine a day in the not-too-distant future. You're in your late 40s, and it's time for a special doctor's visit. The physician reviews your lifestyle, sleep habits and health history and orders some blood work to compare certain biomarkers with baseline measures taken when you were in your 20s. The Go nuts to age well: 6 benefits of nuts for older adults 08/08/2016 09:10am • If a miracle anti-aging pill does exist, chances are that it comes in a shell. Nuts -- and it doesn't matter if you're munching on almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios or peanuts (which are technically legumes) -- are shown time and time again to prevent the development of chronic diseases, Being Mindful About Weight-Loss Surgery 08/07/2016 08:00pm • If you're a candidate for weight-loss surgery, here's some good news: By having a bariatric procedure, your odds of living longer than someone who doesn't are greatly increased. Researchers in Milan, Italy, found that patients with obesity who had a bariatric procedure reduced their odds of dying b Is It Time to Change the Dow? 08/07/2016 08:00pm • If you turn back to the late 1800s, the go-to names for baby girls included Edna, Ethel, Gertrude and Mildred. Now, try finding any mom who covets them today. And so it goes for the outdated appellation "Dow Jones Industrial Average" -- a stock market measure that also dates to that Age of Bertha an