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Carb Cycling, an eating program for athletes, becomes new method to lose weight 11/09/2020 11:19am • Over the past decade or so, carbs have gotten a bad rap. A variety of fad diets and weight loss plans have demonized the macronutrient as an alleged source of weight gain, bloating, fatigue and more. In an effort to combat rising obesity rates in the U.S., many eating plans now severely limit the nu 7 Best Value Stocks to Buy in 2020 11/09/2020 12:00am • Great stocks to buy for valueThe 2010s were dominated by growth stocks, and when 2020 rolled around, many investors felt that it was time for value stocks to take the lead. Theoretically, a bear market would be the perfect time for value stocks to outperform growth, but year to date, many value name Lung cancer: When to get screened 11/06/2020 08:09am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center Lung cancer is a very common cancer in the United States. It is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer), and by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, making up a The Visitors' Guide to Nursing Homes 11/06/2020 12:00am • Nursing home visits are challenging at any time, and even more so during the pandemic. Most nursing homes now have strict visiting rules in place to protect residents from exposure to COVID-19, such virtual, window or drive-up visits (with visitors staying in their cars). Some nursing homes allow fo Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment 11/06/2020 12:00am • Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal and metabolism disorder that affects 6% to 12% of women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Metabolism refers to how the body processes food and drink to turn it into energy. Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect any woman 10 Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 11/06/2020 12:00am • 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of account reduces taxes in the year the contribution is made and every year thereafter until the funds are gradually withdrawn during retirement. Couple the ongoi Police group says members have 'weight off their shoulders' on news of Fairfax County chief's retirement 11/05/2020 08:49pm • After months of reported discontent over Chief Edwin Roessler's leadership, members of a police group in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they are pleased to hear of his decision. Roessler, who has served as chief of the police for more than seven years, will step down and retire in February. "I 7 Best Health Care ETFs to Buy Now 11/04/2020 12:00am • These health care funds offer different approaches.To say that 2020 has been a year with a focus on health care is a massive understatement. As the pandemic has disrupted education, the economy and even politics, there is perhaps no single sector more closely watched right now -- and as a result, th Who won? How WTOP will report election results 11/02/2020 04:08am • The 2020 presidential race, occurring during a once-in-a-century pandemic, is one of the most unique in U.S. history. Election Day will be very different this year and media organizations will need to be extremely careful in how they report results — not only for the presidential contest, but a At-Home Exercises for Breast Cancer Recovery 11/02/2020 12:00am • Breast cancer treatments can reduce mobility and cause pain.For the more than 300,000 people who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomies and mastectomies can be lifesaving. But they can also be tough on the body.Common side effects of treat Amazon Alternatives for Online Shoppers 11/02/2020 12:00am • A wide world of online shoppingMany people have come to depend on Amazon, especially during the pandemic, for ordering everything from groceries to household staples. But you may be looking for online shopping alternatives. Maybe you want to consider more specialty retailers, or maybe you want to su Three Ways Dollar-Cost Averaging Helps Investors 11/02/2020 12:00am • Investors who want more discipline in reaching their savings goals can benefit from dollar-cost averaging. Dollar-cost averaging can lead to more consistent savings over time as money earmarked for savings is taken out before it's spent on other items. There are numerous benefits to this investmen Wine of the Week: Halloween candy and wine pairing 10/30/2020 05:06am • Given the cautious atmosphere this year, it might not be unusual to see fewer trick-or-treaters knocking on doors this Halloween. But that’s not going to stop me from buying gobs of my favorite treats to have on hand should the occasional ghoul or goblin ring my doorbell for a socially-distanced-d Peloton vs. Echelon: Which Exercise Bike Is Best? 10/30/2020 12:00am • When the coronavirus pandemic was declared earlier this year, many gyms and fitness studios around the country were forced to shut down operations in an effort to curb transmission of the highly contagious virus. This means that people who normally would have headed to the gym every morning for a s What went wrong with polls in 2016? Can we trust them now? 10/29/2020 06:09am • President Trump's victory in 2016 came as a shock to many Americans, in large part because national polls showed his opponent, Hillary Clinton, leading the race up until the election. Even the Clinton campaign was confident she would win, since all data they were looking at seemed to predict her