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After Gestational Diabetes: How to Prevent a Type 2 Diagnosis 10/13/2016 08:00pm • Nearly 1 in 10 women -- or up to 9.2 percent -- develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This forces the pancreas to work overtime to produce insulin and can increase the size of the baby, which may lead to injuries during childbirt 10 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Weight-Loss Goals When Life Goes Crazy 10/13/2016 08:00pm • When life goes according to plan, sticking with weight-friendly habits like good nutrition and exercise feels doable -- if not altogether easy. "I've so got this," we tell ourselves, as we post pictures of our avocado toast on Facebook. But when life jumps the tracks, whether it's with all-consuming If the Payday Lending Industry Goes Out of Business, What Will Replace It? 10/13/2016 08:00pm • Need money badly? You don't need to have good credit to find plenty of businesses willing to lend you cash. That isn't good news. Financial companies that lend money to people desperate for cash tend to have high-interest strings attached, and offer little time to repay the debt. On almost a daily To eat well, ditch the idea of 'cheating' 10/13/2016 10:00am • My patient looked down with shame and despair and announced, "I was so bad -- I cheated, and ate junk." I cringed. There's that word again: cheat. The notion of cheating is so often bundled with morally reprehensible acts -- cheating on taxes, a test or a spouse. So how does cheating apply to eating Marine Corps Marathon competitor lost 160 pounds, transformed his body through running 10/13/2016 05:09am • Editor’s note: All this month leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon, WTOP’s Jamie Forzato is bringing you stories of runners who have endured loss, persevered through personal struggles and found hope. WASHINGTON — Ron Allison was overweight and confident. He didn’t see his expandin 8 Food Trends Nutrition Experts Pray Will Never Return 10/12/2016 08:00pm • When trends won't R.I.P. Look no further than a fashion magazine or a mall mannequin for proof that style is cyclical. (Welcome back, tattoo chokers and platform shoes!) Nutrition professionals hope the same isn't true for some diets. "I want people to think about ... foods as the patterns in whi What You Should Know Before Taking New Blood Thinners 10/12/2016 08:00pm • Millions of Americans take blood thinners to prevent the formation of blood clots and stroke, including many people who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder. Yet despite the ability of anticoagulants to prevent dangerous blood clots and stroke, these drugs carry seri 8 Great ETFs That Hold ETFs 10/11/2016 08:00pm • Invest in funds that hold other funds.Exchange-traded funds have sucked up trillions of dollars in assets because of the simplicity they provide investors. With a single press of the "buy" button, you can gain exposure to thousands of stocks or hundreds of bonds, or track gold bullion, or invest in NASH ETF: A Flawed Concept, or Ahead of Its Time? 10/11/2016 08:00pm • As the millennial movement continues to sweep across the U.S., Nashville has become known as one the largest urban havens for a younger generation looking for more walkable cities and instant access to a variety of choices. But does it make sense for investors to look to the Nashville region as an i These Sweet Halloween Treats Are Healthy, Too 10/11/2016 08:00pm • Halloween is one of the few holidays when indulging in candy and sweets is not only allowed but expected. However, let's not forget the facts: Childhood obesity affects 1 in every 3 children in the U.S., and 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Plus, 86 million are diagnosed 10 most underrated exercises, according to top trainers 10/11/2016 09:00am • What are you waiting for? From the rarely performed to the rarely performed correctly, some of the most amazing exercises don't get the credit (and attention) they deserve. Here, six leading fitness experts share the gym's most underrated exercises -- the ones you need to master for optimum resul How good are you at resisting foods that you shouldn't eat? 10/11/2016 05:35am • WASHINGTON — If you are trying to lose weight yet find yourself reaching for a cookie at work when you've just finished a big lunch, you might need to train your brain to resist major food temptations. So-called restrained eaters are able to do it almost automatically. But the rest of us may n With A Cornucopia of Plant Foods on Your Plate, You Won't Miss the Meat 10/10/2016 08:00pm • When the Culinary Institute of America puts meat on second string, you know that plant-centric plates are the foods of the future and must be downright tasty, too. But without the usual meaty team captain anchoring recipes, it's time to get familiar with the starting lineup of this nourishing culin How to Hack Your Workout for Brain Health 10/10/2016 08:00pm • Sayco Williams used to live a sort of double life. He spent his days in New York City gyms telling personal training clients to "jump high!" and "squat low!" and his nights at an easel painting abstract art. The two worlds felt light years apart. Not anymore. Today, Williams spends much of his time How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out When It's Dark and Cold 10/10/2016 08:00pm • Every time fall comes around, and it gets darker and colder, I go through the same challenges: I feel lethargic and uninspired to work out. I find it harder to start the day and just as hard to attend yoga classes at night. It's all too tempting to just put on sweatpants and stay in bed watching Net