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11 Simple Hacks to Get More From Every Workout 04/12/2018 08:00pm • When you go to the gym, you want to get the most from every rep, set and exercise. That means working not just harder, but smarter. That's when considerations such as biomechanics, physics and anatomy come into play, says Justin Kompf, a strength and conditioning specialist at Clientel3 fitness stu Forget Sitting Versus Standing. The Real Question Is Should You Squat More? 04/11/2018 08:00pm • Eric Schwarz's house is decorated with low tables so he can squat while eating or typing on his laptop. When he goes to the beach, he packs sand under his hips "to create the perfect amount of support for a savory squat." He recommends squatting -- even just for five minutes -- while sipping coffee Virginia to require rear-facing child restraint seats 04/11/2018 01:23pm • Siona Peterous, correspondent RICHMOND, Va — Virginia will join 10 states that require kids under the age of 2 — or children who are below the manufacturer's suggested weight limit — to be placed in a rear-facing car seat. The new law, House Bill 708, which Gov. Ralph Northam signed last Can I Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease From Breast Cancer Treatment? 04/10/2018 08:00pm • Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in America today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 610,000 people die of heart disease each year, which amounts to a quarter of all deaths. By comparison, the National Institutes of Health estimates that 40,6 7 Energy ETFs to Buy for Oil's Comeback 04/10/2018 08:00pm • ETFs provide options for investors with varied tactics.The U.S. is starting to see the onset of inflation in 2018. One way investors can profit from inflationary trends is to get exposure to raw materials that will be rising in price, such as crude oil. Prices for oil have gone from less than $50 a Q&A: Tyra Banks joins her mother to pen new memoir 'Perfect is Boring' 04/10/2018 12:36am • WASHINGTON — Tyra Banks is one of the most resilient celebrities you'll ever meet. Once told that she had a "not-fit-for-camera face," Banks fought to become the first African-American model on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition, then parlayed that into hosting the reality s The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018 04/09/2018 08:00pm • The Best Places to Live in 2018What are the best qualities of your hometown? It may be the fact that it's easy to get around, there are plenty of job opportunities or that it attracts new residents every year. To determine the Best Places to Live rankings, U.S. News looks at data on the country's 12 The 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018 04/09/2018 08:00pm • Find an affordable place to call home.Your ability to live comfortably is a key part of deciding where you want to live. Based on a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. residents on how important certain factors are in determining where to live, U.S. News weighted value at 25 percent -- one of the most im Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Upgraded on Machine Learning Optimism 04/09/2018 08:00pm • Nvidia Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) stock tumbled 9 percent in the past month on fears that cryptocurrency mining demand for graphics cards is dropping. Despite a challenging cryptocurrency market, Morgan Stanley has upgraded Nvidia stock from "equal weight" to "overweight" and says strength in the co Metro to boost use of tech-aided track inspections after January derailment 04/09/2018 01:32pm • WASHINGTON — January's Red Line derailment was due to a rusted rail that eventually cracked under the weight of a train, a final Metro investigation has confirmed. Metro said the crack could not have been detected before the Jan. 15 derailment, but the agency is again making changes to track i 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT: A large, old-school SUV with added luxury 04/09/2018 12:49am • WASHINGTON — Who says there isn’t a place for large SUV’s anymore? GM and some other manufacturers will still sell you a body-on-frame SUV forgoing the more carlike crossovers that seem to be everywhere now. This Tahoe isn’t even the largest SUV Chevrolet makes but it’s still an eight-p 8 Strategies for Saving Money on Your Health Care 04/08/2018 08:00pm • When you sign up for your health insurance benefits during your annual open enrollment, do you automatically opt for the plan you had the previous year? If your doctor writes you a prescription, do you buy it without asking if there are less expensive and equally effective options? Do you agree to This DC church survived the 1968 riots. Then came the wrecking ball. Finally, rebirth 04/06/2018 01:15am • (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: 'c3d4b511-dd82-4438-b1d4-35e0efa5d96b' }).render("707615368ef96045");}); This story is part of the WTOP series, †What Causes Menopausal Belly Fat? 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Most women have a love-hate relationship with estrogen. Studies have shown high levels are at least partially to blame for premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids and even breast cancer. But when menopause hits and estrogen levels drop to an all-time low, women suffer from hot flashes, mood s Tesla Inc (TSLA) Has a Big Problem With China Tariffs 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) continues to struggle to hit its Model 3 production targets and manage its finances, and Tesla investors certainly won't be getting any help from China any time soon. In fact, analysts say Tesla will be hit harder by the latest round of Chinese tariffs than any other U.S. a