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2018 Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island beach guide 05/21/2018 12:05am • EDITOR’S NOTE: For more beach news, traffic and weather, visit WTOP’s Summer Beach Guide section. WASHINGTON — Those looking for a break from Beltway commutes and the commotion of the city retreat to Bethany Beach, where bike cruisers dominate the roads and the chime of emails are drown The 6 Best Exercises to Ease Back Pain 05/17/2018 08:00pm • If you're battling back pain, your first instinct probably isn't to hit the gym. But there's still good reason to get moving. According to a 2018 American Journal of Epidemiology review of 16 prior studies, people who regularly exercise are 33 percent less likely to develop lower back pain. Plus, a 5 Reasons Your Job Is Bad for Your Health 05/16/2018 08:00pm • Hate your job? You're not alone. Long hours, stress and a bad manager are all contributing factors that play a role in how you feel about your job. 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Armed with nothing but a pro warmup routine and a little Should You Try Therapy for Weight Loss? 05/03/2018 08:00pm • When trying to lose weight, most people focus on two things: their nutrition and their activity levels. However, obesity medicine specialists and other health care providers are increasingly encouraging patients to also focus on shifting their perspective. Weight-loss facilities have added licensed How to spend less on boutique fitness classes 04/25/2018 08:00pm • Ashley Shahid, a public relations professional in New York City, knows the costs associated with boutique studio classes all too well. She likes participating in stationary-cycling classes through SoulCycle, boxing-inspired workouts with Rumble and strengthening and toning exercises with SLT. "I all 5 Ways You Can Change Your Thinking to Improve Your Health 04/25/2018 08:00pm • Maybe you just fell off the wagon, so to speak. You were planning to eat well, and, well, you pigged out on junk food instead. You're hardly the first person to experience this kind of setback. But to you -- right now -- it feels like this "failure" marks a U-turn. Here's the thing, though: You don 50 Top Romantic Weekend Getaways 04/22/2018 08:00pm • Find the perfect place for a little rest and relaxation.Whether you can hop a flight to the Caribbean or Ireland or would prefer to stay closer to home, there are plenty of dreamy hotels and resorts to grant you that much-needed weekend vacation with your significant other. While away the day in a g In the wake of 'Me Too,' Fairfax Co. walk makes new strides 04/21/2018 02:59pm • FAIRFAX, Va. — Dozens came to Fairfax County's fourth-annual Walk to End Sexual Violence to raise awareness about the issue on Saturday. The event was just one of many Fairfax County has been holding throughout April in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Saturday's event at the county Earth Day: 9 ways you can help the environment year-round 04/21/2018 09:56am • WASHINGTON — Earth Day is dedicated to thinking about the environment, but saving the planet takes more than 24 hours. Good things take effort all year, and professionals in the field of environmentalism shared some tips on how to do good locally. Easy day-to-day tips 1. Move away from plasti 6 tips for practicing yoga outside 04/13/2018 06:52am • Taking an outdoor yoga class in pleasant spring weather sounds like a very zen and peaceful experience. But in reality, it's not always so picturesque. Your downward dog may draw unwanted audiences; an unexpected thunderstorm may force the class to end before shavasana; and loud noises, unstable gro 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. 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