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How to Train and Maintain Your Immune System 07/27/2017 08:00pm • Our immune system has two vital roles. One is to protect us from danger, such as infections and preventing cancer cells from taking hold. The other is its significant function in repairing our tissues and helping our cells "take out the garbage" on a regular basis. The immune system uses inflammati Going to the Gym to Rest: The Emergence of Exercise Recovery Classes 07/26/2017 08:00pm • With soothing music, dim lighting and a wall hanging reminding occupants to believe in themselves, the small, square room might well be used for massages and housed within a spa. But there's no massage table or masseuse -- only a yoga mat that covers the floor and a "stretch coach" named Josh Sarra 5 High-End Food Trends That Are Actually Worth Following 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Back in the 1950s, only 3 to 5 percent of consumers bought high-end foods like truffles, pate and imported delicacies. But these days, 60 percent of shoppers say they've bought a specialty food or beverage over the past six months, according to a 2016 report from the Specialty Food Association and M What's the Value of a Makeover for Breast Cancer Patients? 07/26/2017 08:00pm • No matter how unselfconscious we try to be, the fact remains that our looks matter. Even in the best of circumstances, the least vain people have days when they don't feel great about how they look. Add a breast cancer diagnosis and treatments that can visibly alter aspects of our identities such a Fitness for Fido: Dog gyms, workouts flourish in DC area during ‘dog days’ 07/26/2017 02:23am • WASHINGTON — At least three times a week, Scarlett Clayton travels from her home in Bethesda, Maryland, to a gym in Alexandria, Virginia, to work out for about 45 minutes. Once there, she tackles everything from endurance, to strength training, to agility. To be clear, Scarlett is a 4-year 11 of the Best Fixed-Income Funds to Buy 07/25/2017 08:00pm • These ETFs make buying bonds a snap.Fixed income doesn't rank high on the financial media's list of investments to cover, considering the alternative is a stream of exciting rumors from Apple (ticker: AAPL) or the latest vomit-inducing outbreak from Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But bonds play a vit Md. meal deals promote healthier habits in Latino communities 07/25/2017 01:17am • WASHINGTON — Pop into any number of taquerias, cafes and restaurants in Maryland’s Langley Park neighborhood, and you may notice something missing while you peruse the menu: a glass of ice-cold water. “Usually, when you go to restaurants, they don’t serve you water when you sit down, Depression in Kids: How Should It Be Treated? 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Depression is, by most accounts, on the rise among America's children. A recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry provided the most disturbing news yet. It looked at data on adolescents ages 12 to 17, from the 2009 to 2014 editions of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health Having an Unpredictable Childhood Could Make You an Obese Adult 07/23/2017 08:00pm • You've heard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics over and over again -- more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese -- but what can get lost in the shuffle is why. New research has found that those who have unpredictable childhoods because of divorce, lots of moving around or The Worst Countries to Travel Alone, Ranked By Perception 07/23/2017 08:00pm • 10 Countries Not to Travel to AloneWhile it can be invigorating to go it alone, solo tourists should consider a range of factors when carefully selecting their next adventure. More than 21,000 respondents who filled out surveys for the 2017 Best Countries Rankings. The worst countries to travel alon Infant, child deaths in DC fall dramatically but officials still see 'troubling' numbers 07/21/2017 06:18pm • WASHINGTON — The number of infants, children and teens dying in the District has dropped significantly since 2008, according to a new report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor. But the child fatality rate in D.C. is still much higher than the national average and there's been a small but worrisom Wine of the week: Summer sippers from California and France 07/21/2017 12:16pm • WASHINGTON — Now I know why this time of year is called the “dog days” of summer — because right now, the weather in Washington feels like living in the mouth of a dog. Good thing I have a supply of crisp, refreshing wines to tame the simile beast. The requisite summer wine should have Should You Buy Electrolyte-Enhanced, Nutrient-Enhanced and Alkaline Waters? 07/20/2017 08:00pm • You'd think buying bottled water would be simple. But today, it's just as confusing as choosing a type and brand of yogurt, bread or frozen food. You can now find electrolyte-enhanced, pH-balanced, nutrient-enhanced and flavored waters lining store shelves. With some of the specialty waters costing Should I Invest in China? 07/20/2017 08:00pm • China's economy is continuing its winning ways, growing 6.9 percent in the second quarter on a year-to-year basis and expanding more than three times as fast as the U.S. economy. Still, it's not all good news for the lynchpin of the Pacific Rim. China faces a staggering debt problem, which led to M 5 Small-Cap Stocks with Big Dividends 07/20/2017 08:00pm • When most investors think of the best dividend stocks, they often think of Johnson & Johnson (ticker: JNJ) or Procter and Gamble Co. ( PG). Both are massive corporations with payouts around 3 percent annually, so they spring to mind for good reason. But for savvy investors, there is a lot of op