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DC gyms and fitness studios adapt, hope for mild weather or close for good as winter nears 10/20/2020 04:07am • When the coronavirus pandemic swept across North America in March, it closed schools, businesses, restaurants and fitness centers, forcing many people to work from home and limit their mixing in society. There was one silver lining: the weather, while brisk and blustery some of the time, was gen Why Is My Child Gaining Excess Weight? 10/20/2020 12:00am • You may be well-aware that excess weight gain and obesity is a growing problem in the U.S. and around the world. But the long-term health and well-being concerns for these children as they drift into adulthood is perhaps most concerning. The good news is that there's growing evidence that, if tackl The Case for Skipping Meals 10/20/2020 12:00am • At first, Miriam Merad thought she'd never be able to go without breakfast. "I was certain I wouldn't be able to function without it," says Merad, 50, a cancer immunologist at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. But as data began piling up on the benefits of intermittent fasti 7 Best Mutual Funds for Retirement 10/20/2020 12:00am • Choose the best mutual funds for retirement.Investing for retirement is the top goal for most investors. Whether you're in the wealth-building phase or enjoying current retirement income, there's a mutual fund out there for you. That said, always keep in mind your personal risk tolerance and investm Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency 10/16/2020 12:00am • Vitamin D is an important vitamin that you get through some of the foods you eat and through sun exposure. When skin is exposed to the sun, it can make vitamin D. Vitamin D also is available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D serves many purposes in your body: -- Helps to build bones and absorb ca How to Teach Your College-Age Kids About Debt 10/16/2020 12:00am • When a family needs to borrow for college, parents have a prime opportunity to teach their kids about debt. Unfortunately, many student loan borrowers aren't well-informed about debt. Often, borrowers don't research lenders before getting a student loan, according to an April 2020 U.S. News survey. The Best Vegetable Replacements for Carbohydrates 10/16/2020 12:00am • Making sensible food swaps for weight managementThere's a meme going around the internet that says something to the effect of "if cauliflower can become pizza, then you can become anything you put your mind to." Funny, sure, but also on-trend given that one of the biggest movements in nutrition and Jason Campbell understands the pressures Dwayne Haskins faces as a first round pick 10/15/2020 12:34pm • Jason Campbell understands the pressures Haskins faces as a first round pick originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor most NFL quarterbacks, pressure is a constant. The importance of the position puts all eyes on whoever is under center, and whether things are going right or wrong, they are s Does Face Yoga Really Work? 10/15/2020 12:00am • People come to yoga for many different reasons whether it's for a workout, to alleviate pain, to de-stress or for mental health. But for some, yoga is a practice for achieving a better looking face. Yes, really. Two years ago, Leah Bernstein started the Happy Face Yoga program to bring a more youth 3 questions for Maryland Terrapins men's basketball entering the 2020-21 season 10/14/2020 09:36pm • 3 questions for Maryland Terps men's basketball entering the season originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonA year makes a huge difference for Mark Turgeon's Maryland Terrapins heading into the 2020-21 college basketball season. Entering the coronavirus pandemic, the Terps were riding Former Wootton High coach accused of sexually abusing players 10/13/2020 07:15pm • A former football coach at Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, is charged with sexually abusing two players, and police are concerned that there might be others affected. Montgomery County police said Christopher Papadopoulos, 26, of Gaithersburg, was arrested Monday on charges that inclu Best places to retire in 2021 10/13/2020 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 Breast Cancer Nutrition Myths 10/13/2020 12:00am • Eating for better breast healthIf you're at higher risk of developing cancer, are currently undergoing treatment or are a survivor, you no doubt know that you need to pay attention to what you're eating to keep yourself healthy and keep the cancer at bay. But what exactly to eat -- and when -- isn't Eating Within Your Budget 10/12/2020 12:00am • The pandemic has significantly disrupted our jobs, our non-work related activities, social engagements and how we choose to nourish ourselves. Many people have seen their personal income take a hit and are trying to be creative and innovative in getting the most from the least when it comes to feed Does Keto Cause Menopause? 10/09/2020 12:00am • Keto and menopause -- two words women might not connect as they reach the transition that ends most estrogen production, menstrual cycles and the reproductive years. But keto and menopause are getting lots of attention now that the ketogenic or keto diet has become a popular eating style. "The keto