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Should I Exercise With Lung Cancer? 10/14/2018 08:00pm • The verdict is in: Exercise is good for us. Physical activity has been shown to offer a range of benefits, from improved longevity and increased strength and endurance to reduced risk of many chronic illnesses, including obesity, depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Despite the Homebuilder Stocks Face Threats as Bond Yields Rise 10/11/2018 08:00pm • The major homebuilding stocks continue to face headwinds as many investors remain wary as the companies continue to produce large declines in shareholder value amid rising yields. Shares of homebuilder companies have dipped the past two weeks. The 10-year Treasury note, an economic benchmark, has ri How to Get a Personal Loan With a Co-Signer 10/10/2018 08:00pm • If you're not an ideal candidate for a personal loan, the key to getting approved may be to have your creditworthy friend vouch for you. Lenders approve or deny personal loan applicants based on their ability to pay off a loan. If they don't think an applicant will make good on a promise, then the Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Is Probably Just the Opposite 10/10/2018 08:00pm • There's a lot of dietary trash talking in the wellness community, and one of the terms that gets thrown around a lot is "inflammatory." Popular elimination diets like Whole30 restrict entire categories of food -- including legumes, grains and dairy -- under the premise that they are "inflammatory." How to Make Money With Medical Research and Donations 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Mona started donating her eggs in 2012, not long after she arrived in the U.S. from the Middle East. As a refugee, Mona, who asked to keep her last name private, ran up credit card debt while she was securing her refugee status and wanted to repay it quickly. "I started to donate because I heard tha How to Support Friends and Loved Ones With Depression 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Depression affects 1 in 12 adults in the U.S. alone, but despite its prevalence, it can sometimes be hard to know the best ways to approach and provide support for those closest to you. Even with understanding family or friend groups, people with depression often isolate themselves and find difficu The Best Places to Retire in 2019 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Find your retirement spot.Retirees have an opportunity to relocate to a place that better suits their interests and budget. The challenge is finding a place that will meet all of your retirement needs. A new U.S. News analysis compared the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States as poten Scientists Have Known MSG Is Safe for Decades. Why Don't Most Americans? 10/09/2018 08:00pm • MSG: You probably know it as that terrible-for-you substance in Chinese and packaged foods that many products proudly proclaim they're made without. But the truth is, MSG's bad reputation isn't deserved. In fact, studies show that the ingredient actually has nutritional benefits and adds an umami fl 12 tips for a healthy fall 10/09/2018 08:00pm • See ya, summer. Welcome back, short days, crisp air and colorful leaves. Think of the new season as a fresh start to your healthy habits. Stow away the swimsuit and dust off the sweaters for apple picking. Enjoy the seasonal produce that makes this season so tasty. And celebrate the holidays like How to make sure your baby doesn't eat too much 10/09/2018 01:20pm • WASHINGTON — Parents who feed their babies or toddlers too much food could be setting them up for childhood obesity — and possibly a lifetime of weight challenges. So how can you tell when your baby is full? Researchers have found there's one way to control how much your baby consumes, acc Oprah favorite True Food Kitchen comes to Ballston 10/09/2018 10:02am • WASHINGTON — True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain with a menu focused on an anti-inflammatory diet that Oprah Winfrey invested in earlier this year, will open its third D.C.-area location next spring at the new Ballston Common Mall. The 7,100-square-foot Ballston Common location will have a co Why baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C 10/05/2018 05:00am • If you're one of the 74 million baby boomers in the United States — people born between 1946 and 1964 — you probably think about a host of health issues. Chances are you pay attention to your cholesterol, worry about your weight and wonder whether occasional memory lapses might signal a long- 7 of the Best ETFs to Buy for Long-Term Investors 10/04/2018 08:00pm • ETFs you can buy and hold forever.There are more than 1,700 ETFs in the U.S. today, up from 157 in 2004. With so many choices, how can investors hope to find the best ETFs to buy? The answer depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance. But the truth is, most investors, regardless of age, should Chronic Pain Management: Finding the Right Treatment Mix 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Chronic pain relief is a bit like major weight loss: It takes time, effort and often multiple methods to get noticeable results. Pain, like excess weight, is harder to shed when you've had it for many years. Finding the right blend of tactics or treatments can be challenging. There's no magic wand t Educating Women on Breast Cancer Risks and Advanced Treatment Options 10/04/2018 08:00pm • For more than 30 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized each October by thousands of organizations, charities and individuals in order to increase visibility of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. While BCAM cert