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What's Your Fitness Personality? 12/20/2016 07:00pm • Why do some people relish the alone time that comes with a long solo hike, while others are bored a quarter-mile in and desperate for some conversation? Why do some of us thrive on the mind-body experience of a tai chi class, while others glance around the room five minutes in and wonder, "Is this 10 Perfect Stocking Stuffers for the Fitness Buff on Your List 12/19/2016 07:00pm • You could stuff your loved one's stocking with chocolate and DVDs, but why not include gifts that will fuel -- or perhaps inspire -- a love of fitness? Here are 10 ideas: 1. Toe Socks Although these might feel strange the first time, toe or yoga socks are great items to protect and keep feet warm w 5 Core Exercises That Are Better Than Regular Planks 12/15/2016 07:00pm • Planks are great, but they aren't the be-all and end-all of core training. After all, most people tend to just "hang" in them -- which completely sells their results short. And, even when performed properly, planks only work one section of your core muscles -- and only in one specific position. Howe 12 Healthy Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving 12/14/2016 07:00pm • When I think about the holidays, food, family and fun are at the top of my list. But, gifting is also part of the tradition. Whether you do grab bags, spend hours agonizing over the perfect gift or hit the malls on Christmas Eve, we all know we get more joy from giving than from receiving. Still 6 Affordable Wellness Vacations 12/14/2016 07:00pm • As the year comes to a close and discussions start to center around New Year's resolutions, chances are you're clamoring to reset the calendar year with an enriching, wellness-inspired vacation. Whether you want to boost your personal and physical well-being with an active trip filled with yoga, hik 3 Hospitality Trends to Look for in 2017 12/14/2016 07:00pm • The hospitality industry is ringing in the new year with some developments that are on track to not only improve the guest experience, but also add new services to build brand loyalty. Embracing marketing programs, introducing new on-site programming and offering authentic branding, hospitality pace The Ultimate Guide to the National Mall 12/14/2016 07:00pm • Experience the best of the District with a quick jaunt to the National Mall. No trip to the District of Columbia is complete without a visit to the National Mall. The site of presidential inaugurations, historic protest marches and a brand-new Smithsonian museum, this 2-mile-long grassy lawn that ru After gold, Matthew Centrowitz’s path from here 12/14/2016 02:12am • WASHINGTON — It’s a funny thing, watching Olympic coverage from a non-American broadcast affiliate. Gone is the homerism, the constant pushing of the nationalistic narrative, with a more objective tilt taken to the entire affair. This is even funnier when watching an American win an event, What to Eat Before and After Yoga 12/12/2016 07:00pm • Anyone who's gone to a yoga class after eating a bean burrito knows that the choice is just asking for trouble. After all, you don't want to be the person who creates an awkward, audible moment for the people around you in down dog. But keeping your stomach as calm as your mind can be hard to avoid Tired and Irritable? Maybe You're Just Dehydrated 12/11/2016 07:00pm • Irritability, fatigue, dizziness, stomach pain, trouble concentrating, muscle cramps -- how many times have you felt one or all of these symptoms and chalked it up to a lack of sleep, a tough workout or not enough coffee? Turns out, these feelings can all be consequences of something relatively eas Why Self-Help Doesn't Work for Addiction Treatment 12/08/2016 07:00pm • "How to Win Friends and Influence People," "Think and Grow Rich" and "The Secret" are all titles of popular self-help books. If self-help books work for relationships, finances, career prospects and the power of attraction, why can't self-help replace addiction treatment? We live in a proactive soc 10 great gifts for the traveler on your list 12/08/2016 06:40am • If there's a traveler on your list, happily, there are plenty of stylish presents that offer convenience, value and practicality. Whether you're shopping for an experienced jet-setter or a budding globetrotter, use this gift guide to pick an essential item that's sure to spark future trip-planning. These Books Can Actually Transform Your Health 12/07/2016 07:00pm • The power of words Books can bore, enchant, educate or scare you. They can also inspire you -- and more. "Books saved me and gave me the lessons, the teachings and father that I didn't have," says Dr. Lawrence Peacock, a psychiatrist in West Hartford, Connecticut, who credits books -- from the seemi MGM National Harbor gets final casino OK with license signing 12/07/2016 04:12pm • WASHINGTON — MGM got one last bit of important paperwork out of way ahead of Thursday's grand opening, with the signing of its operational license by the director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica at a noon ceremony. The slot machines and the dealers have already had their Sing these twists on holiday carols to stay healthy 12/07/2016 04:00am • As we brace ourselves for the holiday onslaught of to-do, must-do and when-will-I-do-it lists, I'm offering this simple phrase to help make your season bright: Put the "you" in yuletide. In other words, as you shop, cook and clean, remember to set aside some time to enjoy the season. Don't just make