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Can You Get Life Insurance if You're Disabled? 08/01/2018 08:00pm • Life insurance is intended to replace lost income, pay off debt and leave an inheritance after the death of a loved one. But for Americans with disabilities, getting this important financial protection can present a challenge. "I have a 21-year-old son who can't get life insurance," says Lisa Bambur Kidney Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes: What's the Connection? 08/01/2018 08:00pm • Cancer affecting the kidneys and renal pelvis ranks among the top 10 most common cancers in the world, with renal cell carcinoma the most frequently diagnosed kidney cancer type. And though this type of cancer affects a variety of people around the globe, it's particularly on the rise in the more d Doctors seek ways to put waiting-room time to work for your health 07/31/2018 03:30pm • WASHINGTON — A recent study in the American Journal of Managed Care found that people spend an average of 87 minutes in the doctor’s waiting room — more than the time to travel to and actually see the doctor combined. Is there a way to make use of that time? Sally Squires, who writes the Le Omega-3s better from supplement or seafood? Book looks at facts of the fat 07/31/2018 12:39am • WASHINGTON — Each year, millions of Americans shell out billions of dollars for omega-3 supplements — a pill (or powder or gummy) that’s promoted for reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular and mental health. But for some, the full story behind the supplement may be hard to swall Booted by the Dow: What Does It Mean? 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Groucho Marx once famously said that he wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have him as a member. Then again, he was a comic and not a CEO trying to earn or keep a spot on the Dow Jones industrial average. For as corporate collectives go, there is nothing average about it. With just 30 st Having a Baby? Here's How to Meet Your Breastfeeding Goals 07/30/2018 08:00pm • It's well-known that, compared to formula, breast milk is unmatched in both nutrition and immune system-boosting benefits. There are, in fact, wide-ranging benefits of breastfeeding, including: lowering the risks of medical problems such as asthma, diabetes and obesity in children, and decreasing th Buy? Sell? Nats trade deadline decision complicated 07/30/2018 01:24am • WASHINGTON — Whether you think the Washington Nationals have what it takes to try to compete in 2018, the decision of what to do before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline is more complicated than a binary judgment of addition or subtraction. The reason to sell, in such a situation, is twofold. I What Do Women With Positive Body Images Have That Others Don't? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • When was the last time you looked in the mirror and felt thrilled with the reflection staring back at you? If you can't remember, you're in the majority. Most people are dissatisfied with their physical appearance, and their bodies in particular. This dissatisfaction runs deep enough to fuel a growi How to Prevent -- and Heal -- Common CrossFit Injuries 07/29/2018 08:00pm • The CrossFit appealDr. Jason Dapore was a walking -- and sometimes running -- reflection of the hottest fitness trends. For years, the osteopathic sports medicine physician in Columbus, Ohio, rotated through P90X, boot camps and distance racing all in the name of better understanding his patients. T 6 Ways to Reduce Heart Inflammation Without a Statin 07/29/2018 08:00pm • Ten years ago, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine created a lot of buzz about the idea of battling high levels of heart inflammation that can lead to heart problems with the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor. The study found that the statin lowered the risk of heart attacks and strokes HOF Preview: Lewis 'heart and soul' of Ravens for 17 years 07/29/2018 10:18am • BALTIMORE (AP) — Ray Lewis arrived in Baltimore shortly after the transplanted Cleveland Browns, who were attempting to start anew in a city that had gone 12 years without an NFL team. Selected 26th overall in the 1996 draft after establishing himself as a star at the University of Miami, Lewis Baseball fans can enjoy ‘Cuban Slugger’ at Arena Stage 07/27/2018 01:31pm • WASHINGTON — The Major League Baseball All-Star Game swept through D.C. last week. And while there is little trace left around Nationals Park that it was ever here, there are still some exhibits around town for baseball fans to enjoy, including a unique, artistic take on the history of Cuban baseb The Sweet Spots Where Diets Meet 07/26/2018 08:00pm • When you're choosing a diet for weight loss you notice the differences first. It's as if you need to declare a position and make a stand: "I'm a meat lover." "Plants rule." "Bring me balance." "Show me the science." But as you dig deeper, you realize how many similarities diets really share. Diets Predicting Arthritis for the Next Generations 07/26/2018 08:00pm • Baby boomers know it, and so do their parents: Older age often brings arthritis. And it may already be time for the next generations -- millennials and Generation Zers -- to pay attention to that fact. The number of people being diagnosed with arthritis appears to be climbing fast, and experts say i Your Guide to Exercising With Osteoporosis 07/26/2018 08:00pm • If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, you may be concerned that putting stress on your bones through exercise could lead to fractures. But with the right strategy, working out is the exact solution to help prevent those very injuries. "Exercise causes stress on the body, which is not always a bad