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Sleep Apnea: 8 Things That Make It Worse 07/04/2018 08:00pm • It's estimated that more than 18 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and for the majority who suffer from the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing, it goes undiagnosed. Throat muscles, which are usually tense while awake, re I Forced Myself to Use a Foam Roller Every Day for a Month 07/04/2018 08:00pm • Foam rolling is like flossing -- I know it's good for me, yet I struggle to make it part of my daily (or even monthly) routine. The problem isn't lack of equipment; I own three -- yes three -- foam rollers and a whole variety of hard lacrosse balls, yet I still can't manage to foam roll more than on Can You Meditate Your Way to Weight Loss? 07/04/2018 08:00pm • Sarah Anne Stewart was a weight-loss "expert." That is, she was good -- too good, at times -- at losing weight. She'd done it through starvation. She'd done it through purging. She'd done it through excessive exercise, laxative abuse and, of course, she'd done it through dieting. In between, Stewar The 10 Worst ETFs of 2018 -- So Far 07/04/2018 08:00pm • A look at the losers.The stock market has been volatile, with the Dow Jones industrial average stringing together eight straight losses in June on continued fears about a global trade war. However, it's worth noting the S&P 500 index is still up slightly since Jan. 1. It's important for investor Baby Boomers, Take Note: Chris Evert Describes Her Fitness Regimen 07/04/2018 08:00pm • During her professional tennis career, Chris Evert spent countless hours on the practice court on a virtually daily basis, whacking forehands and backhands from the baseline and hitting the gym for weight work. Evert retired from the pro tennis circuit in 1989, having won 18 Grand Slam championships Burger binge: Top competitive eaters chow down in Tenleytown 07/03/2018 05:16pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '2d33f6c7-beb8-47b5-a73f-614e044d658e' }).render("94661536047d89b7");}); WASHINGTON — One of the world’s top-r Guilt-Free Grilling: 5 Must-Try Ideas for Fun, Al Fresco Dining 07/02/2018 08:00pm • The sweet smell of fresh cut grass, the familiar sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck and bright foliage in full bloom can only mean one thing: Summer has finally arrived. And with that comes a slew of foods we haven't savored in months. Before reaching for the classic potato salad and barbecu In retirement, DC educator leaves legacy at Eastern HS 06/29/2018 07:49am • WASHINGTON — “They all call me ‘Ma.’” “They” are the students of Eastern High School, The Pride of Capitol Hill, the ornate brick fortress along the final, gentle slope of East Capitol Street as it eases away from Washington toward RFK Stadium and the Anacostia River. “Ma” is Pa Staying hydrated: How to take care of your lawn, plants in blazing temps 06/29/2018 05:51am • Summer feeding = Hissing of summer lawns Julia in Woodbridge writes: “Our lawn care service recently treated our lawn with fertilizer and ‘Dimension pre-and-post emergent weed control.’ Shortly afterward, our beautiful green lawn developed brown and yellow patches as if it had been burned. Th What's Behind the Rising Costs of Insulin 06/28/2018 08:00pm • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes -- representing nearly 10 percent of our population. Those with Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes must inject daily insulin in order to survive. While Type 2 diabetes is far more common than Got Shoulder Pain? 16 Shoulder-Friendly Exercise Modifications 06/28/2018 08:00pm • The funny thing about shoulder pain is that its very cause -- movement -- is also the remedy. After all, repetitive movements, bad posture and some exercises are leading contributors to tears, tendonitis and generally cranky shoulders, says Lee Rosenzweig, a physical therapist with the Joint Mobili Art of the steal: Taylor, Turner explain their stolen base tactics 06/28/2018 01:35am • Republished from The Sports Capitol with permission. NATIONALS PARK — The race is not going to happen. There’s too much pride, danger and pesky contractual issues. Trea Turner and Michael A. Taylor will not be digging in down in West Palm Beach, Florida at Spring Training. They will not lin 5 Guidelines for Investing a Retirement Portfolio 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Most retirees made their money through work, saving and investing. The main goal now is not to grow your nest egg, but to preserve it and live off the proceeds. So with that in mind, here are five guidelines for investing a retirement portfolio. 1. Keep five years of uncovered expenses in cash. How ESG Investing Increases Risk-Adjusted Returns 06/27/2018 08:00pm • You may not get to have your cake and eat it, too, but you can have your returns and invest responsibly thanks to ESG investing. Many investors view ESG as just another means of socially responsible investing, but ESG investing can -- and many experts say should -- serve another role in your portfo 7 Food ETFs to Buy for Your Shopping List 06/26/2018 08:00pm • Investors can harvest profit as prices rise.Anyone who has set foot in a grocery store lately to stock up for a barbecue has likely noticed food prices are on the rise. While overall inflation has been subdued for a long period, rates are starting to pick up again and are running between 2 and 3 per