Search

Holiday gifts for senior safety and peace of mind 12/17/2015 06:00am • Now's the time to choose holiday gifts to help seniors live safely at home -- and for caregivers who help make that possible. Maybe it's a security monitor, a fun present or a stimulating class. Caregivers, who give so much of themselves, could also use a holiday boost (even if they'd never ask). Am A new dad's advice to expecting fathers 12/16/2015 10:30am • **MEMO** TO: ALL EXPECTING FATHERS (OR PARTNERS) FROM: SETH GINSBERG, NEW FATHER RE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW She peed on a stick, and the plus sign appeared. And just like that, life was about to change. Until my daughter was born last week, I was sitting right where you are now -- in sho Balance out the holiday sweets and treats, one sip at a time 12/16/2015 03:48am • WASHINGTON — December is an endless cycle of eggnog lattes, office lunches, cocktail parties and cookie exchanges. It’s no wonder so many are left feeling stressed, exhausted and overstuffed during the holidays. But Shizu Okusa says there’s a simple way to maintain a sense of balance th 10 cold and flu myths debunked 12/15/2015 12:00pm • Quit spreading germs -- and rumors. You've washed your hands and taken vitamin C, but you still managed to catch your office cubemate's germs. Part of avoiding a cold or the flu is knowing the facts. Colds and flus are caused by viruses -- not because you went outside in the cold, says Dr. Sandra Don't let holiday parties wreck your diet, workout routine 12/14/2015 06:02pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Inside Lab 1270: Union Market's hub for small businesses 12/11/2015 01:44am • WASHINGTON — New things are happening at Union Market. The Northeast D.C. destination is branching away from its focus on food with its most recent concept, Lab 1270, located just across the street from the main 20,000 square-foot market space. Lab 1270 is a little bit of everything: itâ Self-Defense for Fitness 12/10/2015 07:00pm • Avital Zeisler's life was beginning to change for the better. At age 19, she had just begun college courses and was looking forward to pursuing her dreams of dancing or working in another creative profession. "I was really excited to begin the next chapter of my life," she remembers. Then, she wa Enjoy Holiday Cheer Without Sabotaging Your Diet 12/10/2015 07:00pm • 'Tis the season to be jolly, and depending on how many holiday parties you're attending, you might be getting your jolly on more than once per week. From Yule log to eggnog, it's no secret that enjoying the holidays can cause you to pack on extra pounds. Of course, abstaining from all booze and swe Your guide to healthier holiday drinks 12/10/2015 11:00am • Boozy, bubbly, creamy, fruity beverages come fast and easy around the holidays. Often overlooked as a calorie contributor, beverages can pack on the pounds just as easily as those tasty appetizers at the party. Whether you're at the mall or on the couch watching "It's a Wonderful Life" for the fi 10 ways to avoid winter joint pain 12/10/2015 09:00am • As mercury drops, joint aches rise. Winter can be the season of pain for people with arthritis. The exact science behind cold-related joint aches is uncertain, but there's no doubt symptoms can worsen, says Dr. Kelly Weselman, an Atlanta rheumatologist. It could be that muscles, ligaments and joi How to choose the right gadget for the runner on your gift list 12/09/2015 07:00pm • If you've got an electronically-inclined runner on your holiday shopping list, you may be wondering how to pick the best running gadget for him or her this year. Loads of electronics out there promise to improve health, track information and even calculate arcane pieces of information such as your V 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y Power Is the New Thin 12/07/2015 07:00pm • I'm not usually a fitness class person. Working out solo or with a trainer, whether I'm pumping iron or logging miles, is my modus operandi. Recently, though, I decided to change it up and scoped out the group classes at my Equinox club. The first that caught my eye was a barre class. Having been t Mindfulness in Real Life 12/06/2015 07:00pm • I'm sitting in my office, door closed to avoid outside distractions, staring at this screen and watching the letters appear on the white background before me as I write a mindfulness article. I'm feeling some tension in my wrists, as if they wish to write a bit more vigorously than the words intend Improve Your Mind, Body and Heart This Holiday (in 25 Minutes or Less) 12/06/2015 07:00pm • The holidays are here and we're all wondering the same thing: Where do we find the time to take care of ourselves? The truth is, there's never enough time to do everything, but there's always enough time to do the most important things. Here are five ways to improve your health and be happier throu