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Fuel for performance: eat and drink like an athlete 09/02/2015 01:00pm • As a sports dietitian to high school, collegiate, professional, Olympic, over-40 and recreational athletes, I spend a great deal of time talking about performance eating. Many athletes are advised to cut carbs, track macros -- or macronutrients (carbs, protein and fat) -- or eliminate foods witho Capital Dragon Boat Regatta takes over Washington Channel Saturday 08/29/2015 02:16pm • WASHINGTON -- It’s a mix of fun and competition out on the Southwest Waterfront. The bright, sunny sky and relatively low humidity made for a perfect day to be out on the water. Dragon boats have taken over the Washington Channel as they take part in the second annual Capital Dragon Boat Regat Why it's time to rethink the concept of cleansing 08/27/2015 08:00am • Cleansing has become a national obsession. Celebrities are praising cold-pressed or raw juice cleanses -- and some have even started their own line of products. "Wellness warriors" are posting Instagram selfies sipping on detox smoothies. And you can't escape all the books to get you started on a cl All About AEDs: Don't Think Twice About Using This Life-Saving Device 08/25/2015 08:00pm • After three games of five-on-five basketball, Teddy feeds off the adrenaline and wants more. With the remaining fire left in his tank, Teddy gets serious about his workout and sets the treadmill to 8 miles-per-hour. About a minute into his run, the room goes dark, and without enough life to call fo 7 Smart Things You Can Do Now to Cut Expenses the Rest of the Year 08/25/2015 07:00am • The best money-saving tips are things you can do once in a few minutes or in an hour and then have that action continually save you money over the next several months (or even the next several years). Those kinds of strategies can fill up an afternoon or a weekend, but thereafter you'll have smaller 6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Makeup, Jewelry or Cookware Home Salesperson 08/24/2015 08:00pm • From wine to workouts, candles to cutlery, you've probably had a friend or co-worker (or perhaps been the friend or co-worker) invite you to an in-home party or post about their products on social media. Direct selling is on the rise, so that's no coincidence. Over 18 million Americans were involve Fainting Spells: Why You Need to Know the Facts 08/23/2015 08:00pm • Jessica, a vivacious 12-year old soccer player, loves the fresh air, the warm sun and the feel of soft grass under her feet as she kicks the ball around. Held hostage in her Midwest home all winter, this young athlete has vowed to spend her summer outdoors. Inspired by the success of the Women's Wo What's Better for Weight-Loss: Cutting Carbs or Fat? 08/20/2015 08:00pm • Lately, it seems everyone is riding the low-carb bandwagon -- ditching pasta, forgoing fruits and eating their sandwiches as lettuce wraps. But according to a new Cell Metabolism study, opting for a low-fat diet might actually lead to better fat-loss results. For the study, researchers with the Na College Football Corner: The Terps’ tough task 08/20/2015 01:42am • This is the first in a series of in-depth previews of D.C. area Division I teams heading into the 2015 season. Click here for quick capsules on all area teams, and stay tuned for a Week 1 preview Friday. COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- When asked what his goals were in this year's rough-and-tumble Big Ten E The Heat Is On: Maximize Your Workout as Temperatures Climb 08/19/2015 08:00pm • When I moved my clock forward in March, I bemoaned the lost hour of sleep. But I was immediately cheered by the thought of extra daytime. Daylight savings comes at about the time when I need a change of scenery from the dimly lit, indoor cycling class or noisy gym, and taking my workout outdoors is Pros and cons of 'quickie' workouts 08/17/2015 06:36pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Getting to and from work can be a workout all by itself 08/13/2015 08:56am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The easiest way to lose weight — and keep it off — may just involve your daily trip to and from work. Several studies have shown that an active commute — involving walking, biking or taking public transit — has helped people lose weight. In a British study, those wh Should You Enroll Your Kid in CrossFit? 08/12/2015 08:00pm • CrossFit runs in the Cassidy family. Mom Annemarie joined the popular fitness community four years ago because she wanted to boost her muscle mass and bone strength. She was soon addicted. "I love the sense of accomplishment ... and the social nature of CrossFit," says Cassidy, 44, a former Air For 5 Yoga Poses to Try Before You Fly 08/10/2015 08:00pm • Airports might be more stressful than a daily commute through heavy traffic. Between delayed, canceled and overbooked flights, it often seems you're more likely to have a headache than a relaxing flying experience. Once you board your flight, the seats are designed to misalign your back. The scoop- Back on the field: How to avoid youth sports injuries this school year 08/09/2015 07:55pm • WASHINGTON -- Kids are headed back to school and back to the playing field. An estimated 38 million American children participate in sports each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. And while all this physical activity is welcome, the downside is there are more than 2.6 million v