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The changing face of HIV/AIDS in D.C. 03/10/2016 02:39am • WASHINGTON — The face of AIDS in the United States, and in the Washington, D.C. area is increasingly female. And far too many of these women are in denial  about their condition. Michelle Tate is living proof. "I was told I had HIV in 2000 by a guy I dated," she recalls, adding that the v What Are the Best Motivators for Successful and Sustained Weight Loss? 03/09/2016 07:00pm • If you type the word "weight loss" into Google, you'll get more than 220 million websites, each with "the answer" to this near-universal goal. Every day, new articles are published claiming to have the fastest way to lose weight, the best workout to shed pounds, the one true diet plan to slim down.H Why It's Important to Personalize Your Eating 03/09/2016 07:00pm • The joy of eating is that one size doesn't fit all. Some of us eat to live, while others live to eat. For those with certain chronic conditions, like diabetes, food choices are closely tied to disease management, while others may customize meals in an effort to lower their risk of developing heart d 10 Simple Ways for Students to Save on Travel 03/09/2016 07:00pm • Summer vacation may still be months away, but as the weather heats up, college students' thoughts start to drift to dreamy destinations, near and far. And with favorable exchange rates, pleasant temperatures and plenty of time to globe-trot to diverse places, it's easy to see why many students are The Carb Controversy: Examining the Science Behind This Nutrient 03/09/2016 07:00pm • In the current food and nutrition climate, cutting carbs has become all the rage. Just recently, a new single-study is taking over the Internet, causing some to seriously panic. Some are even reporting that carbs like white bread, potatoes and rice "give you lung cancer" or "are the new cigarettes." 5 Top Outdoor Adventures in Las Vegas 03/08/2016 07:00pm • Las Vegas is perhaps best known for its indoor activities, such as extravagant shows, world-class dining and lively casinos, but the city also serves as an ideal jumping-off point for outdoor fun. From zip lining and hiking to a leisurely round of golf, Las Vegas makes it easy for travelers to get Vertical Core Training: R.I.P. Situps 03/08/2016 07:00pm • Most would agree that a strong core is essential to sport and injury prevention. So, what is the core and how do we train it to maximize performance? Generally speaking, the core consists of the low back, the lateral trunk, the abdominals and the hips. Many people just focus on the abdominals when t Benefits of family meals goes beyond just nutrition 03/08/2016 10:22am • WASHINGTON — How often do you eat together with your kids? Turns out that family meals are becoming all too rare these days. Sally Squires, writer of the Lean Plate Club blog, says that the benefits of all members of the family sitting down at the table together goes beyond the food. "St Nation of TV viewers captivated by FX’s ‘O.J. Simpson’ drama 03/08/2016 02:57am • WASHINGTON — It's been more than 20 years since America was shocked by the 1994 double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, captivated by O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco chase on live national TV, then gripped by the 1995 "Trial of the Century" with its racially-polarized 15 Best Weight-Loss Diets at a Glance 03/07/2016 07:00pm • Whittle down your choices and your waistline.When you're ready to lose weight, finding an effective, doable diet that fits your food preferences, lifestyle and budget can be daunting. The choice also depends on whether you're looking for long-term weight loss, quick results or both. To make it easie The 12 Best Diets for Your Heart 03/07/2016 07:00pm • Eat your heart out, baby.Or at least eat for your heart. While being overweight puts people at risk for heart disease and stroke, a heart-healthy diet can help you lose weight or lower cholesterol, blood pressure or triglycerides. According to experts who rated 38 diets for U.S. News, these are the 5 Reasons to Add Spirulina to Your Diet 03/07/2016 07:00pm • You've likely seen spirulina before in health food stores. The deep, blue-green color of the algae (most commonly sold in powder form) is evidence of its superior health benefits -- but it can also scare away people who have no idea what to do with this superfood from the sea. Spirulina is a freshw Taking a look back at RGIII's tenure in Washington 03/07/2016 05:54pm • The following information is provided by Graphiq and pointafter. Robert Griffin III was meant to be the savior of a decrepit Washington Redskins franchise. Washington’s brass traded three first-round picks and one second-round pick in order to move up in the 2012 NFL Draft to land RGIII. Fa The 10 Best Diets for Fast Weight Loss 03/06/2016 07:00pm • Quick and dirtyDid bikini season sneak up on you? Is your soon-to-be worn wedding dress still just a touch too tight? Did a last-minute invite for a beach getaway come your way? You're a lucky dog -- and a panicked one too because you want to drop pounds, and fast. These 10 diets are likely to help A Frugal Guide to Going Gluten-Free 03/06/2016 07:00pm • Interested in going gluten free? You're not alone. Today, people with wheat allergies aren't the only ones ditching gluten. Many people go gluten-free to lose weight or improve their health, reporting varying degrees of symptomatic improvements. However, following a gluten-free diet isn't always