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The Truth About Concussions 11/09/2015 07:00pm • It's in the headlines every week: Professional athletes are hit too hard, and they wind up with a concussion. But when it comes to your own child on the field playing for a youth sports team, what are the consequences? What's the truth about the sports-related head trauma? "Every time you get , the 4 life hacks that will improve your health in 15 minutes or less 11/05/2015 07:00pm • I've got to admit: I'm a sucker for anything that improves my efficiency or keeps me more organized. Who doesn't love those articles about life hacks and other shortcuts that allow you to bust through annoying obstacles and change your life for the better? But what I'm really passionate about is Keep Holiday Inches Away With These 4 Fitness Stocks 11/05/2015 07:00pm • It's that time of year, when overindulging in everything from turkey to cake to beer becomes commonplace. And along with the traditional holiday caloric intake increases -- and the size of people's waistlines -- comes the inevitable New Year's resolutions. Many people will vow solemnly to get out Local fitness craze vows to ‘make sweat sexy’ 11/05/2015 10:44am • WASHINGTON — The house lights come down. The glow lights flicker on. The DJ starts the tables spinning. Except, this isn't a Saturday night at a U Street nightclub. It happens to be a Saturday morning on 14th Street Northwest. 305 Fitness, which offers classes in D.C. and New York, combi How to avoid holiday burnout in the office and at home 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Now that we've made it past Halloween, the busy, often dreaded holiday season is ahead. While it's supposed to be a celebration of joy, peace and what we are thankful for, it is typically the opposite. There are many reasons: You likely have year-end work tasks looming and mandatory office holiday p Goofing Off to Get Healthy 11/04/2015 07:00pm • The moment Melinda Collings knew that she and her husband had to get back in shape arrived when the couple, just returned from the Caribbean in 2011, invited friends to their home and cued up pictures on their big-screen TV from their tropical vacation. "My husband and I had a very sedentary lifest Breaking Through the Haze of Concussions 11/02/2015 07:00pm • When a blow or jolt to the head during sports causes concussion, student athletes can suffer from symptoms that make school, play, social activities and just getting through the day a real challenge -- even if they walk off the field seemingly fine. Concussion symptoms can set in gradually. When o How sick is too sick to exercise? 11/02/2015 07:00am • Tell fitness enthusiasts to sit still, and they'll scoff. Tell sick fitness enthusiasts to sit still, and their response will likely be the same. But should you really exercise when your body doesn't feel 100 percent? Medical professionals hear this question a lot and, with the flu season not too fa Youth movement plays big for small schools Flint Hill, Maret 10/30/2015 04:11pm • WASHINGTON -- Tom Verbanic isn’t used to starting freshmen. The Flint Hill head coach can hardly ever remember starting any first-year players during his time at Westfield, where he won a pair of Virginia AAA Division 6 state titles. In fact, he could only point to one: Penn State star and NFL How long does it take for your fitness to backslide? 10/30/2015 11:30am • We've all taken a week (OK, maybe a month) off our workout routines every now and then. Life happens. But will your fitness hiatus completely sideline your progress or just be a little hiccup in an otherwise healthy body? Find out how long it takes for your fitness to go kaput -- and how long it wil The real reason it's harder than ever to lose weight 10/28/2015 10:45am • No, it's not your imagination. It really is harder to lose weight than ever before -- and not just because McDonald's now serves breakfast all day. According to a recent study published in the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, past generations could eat more, exercise less and sti What to eat and drink to fight colds and flu 10/28/2015 10:45am • I recently called our pediatrician's office and asked when I should bring in my 6-year-old daughter to get her vaccine. "As soon as possible. We only have five left." Needless to say, I scheduled an appointment for the next day. No one wants to get the flu or have family members get sick with it. An Happy Halloween — have these healthy treats 10/28/2015 06:00am • Halloween is synonymous with sugary sweets and treats. While kids may trick or treat for their favorite finds, here are some guilt-free goodies you can whip up at home that contain significantly less refined sugar and empty calories -- without sacrificing taste, so kids won't even know the differenc How a New App Helps Treat High School Athletes 10/27/2015 08:00pm • Cleveland Clinic sports medicine physicians and a national expert panel have developed a first-of-its-kind Sideline Guidelines app designed to help sports medical professionals accurately address athletic injuries on the sidelines and in the training room, as well as the office. This app is availab What You Need to Know Before Running the New York City Marathon 10/27/2015 08:00pm • Runners from around the world are about to converge on New York City for the TCS New York City Marathon, and they will all have something in common: They want to have the best experience possible. The marathon is huge, loud, packed with deep crowds and lined by some of the city's most iconic sights