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How to Safely Exercise at Home Using Online Resources 10/29/2020 12:00am • People around the world have discovered the joy of exercising at home in recent months. Performing physical activity at home eliminates the need to commute to and from a fitness facility, allows you to exercise on your own schedule and empowers family members to join in the fun. And, there are no m Doctors dub clinical term for anxiety related to 2020 election 10/27/2020 05:15pm • Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans reported that the upcoming election is a significant source of stress in their everyday lives more than the 2016 election was, according to a poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association. A Northern Virginia psychiatrist has advice for how to cope. "Fi Creative Outdoor Exercise Ideas 10/26/2020 12:00am • Although gyms have been opening throughout the country, you may not be comfortable exercising indoors yet. Whether you're in a state that requires a mask while doing indoor activities or you don't feel safe exercising with others indoors, many folks are finding alternate ways to exercise. While you DC gyms and fitness studios adapt, hope for mild weather or close for good as winter nears 10/20/2020 04:07am • When the coronavirus pandemic swept across North America in March, it closed schools, businesses, restaurants and fitness centers, forcing many people to work from home and limit their mixing in society. There was one silver lining: the weather, while brisk and blustery some of the time, was gen Several Nationals players about to become free agents 10/16/2020 12:34pm • Several Nationals players about to become free agents originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonMichael A. Taylor moving into free agency Thursday dropped the Nationals’ 40-man roster to 33. It’s about to take another large dip.The Nationals are in the middle of a personnel purge because their Does Face Yoga Really Work? 10/15/2020 12:00am • People come to yoga for many different reasons whether it's for a workout, to alleviate pain, to de-stress or for mental health. But for some, yoga is a practice for achieving a better looking face. Yes, really. Two years ago, Leah Bernstein started the Happy Face Yoga program to bring a more youth Is Sitting All Day Bad for Urologic Health? 10/15/2020 12:00am • While much of the U.S. is still under some form of either stay-at-home orders or physical distancing measures, the result is that we're moving around a lot less. Of course, the point of less human movement in public spaces is to help flatten the coronavirus pandemic curve. But being quarantined ins Items you should always buy in bulk 10/13/2020 10:20am • No matter how much you try to trim your budget, there are items you can't avoid buying like groceries and household cleaning supplies. Considering that prices for food are expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%, though, as reported by the 2020 Food Price Outlook survey from the USDA, it's more i Montgomery County schools football coaches ask for in-person workout opportunities 10/12/2020 09:49pm • A group of football coaches for Montgomery County Public Schools is asking the Maryland county to allow opportunities for in-person workouts. Twenty-four members of the Montgomery County Public School Football Coaches Association signed a letter to County Executive Marc Elrich and the school boar NBA to allow teams to have in-person pre-draft workouts starting this week 10/12/2020 06:31pm • NBA to allow teams to do in-person draft workouts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Wizards can begin seeing draft prospects for in-person workouts, interviews and medical evaluations later this week, as the NBA has set a timeframe of Oct. 16 through Nov. 16 for in-person meetings in a How to Retrain Your Taste Buds for a Healthier Diet 10/01/2020 12:00am • My son was a phenomenal eater as a baby. He'd slurp up his sweet potatoes and pound his peas. Apples were his favorite, and he'd down the pureed pears and plums like a champ. I'd mix veggies with bananas, wheat cereal and even a little in his milk. But when he turned two, the little tyrant started Breast Cancer Recovery: Exercise Changes Everything 09/30/2020 12:00am • They say exercise is medicine. And that's certainly the case when battling breast cancer. "Getting and staying active is one of the best things that anyone with breast cancer can do," says Leslie J. Waltke, physical therapist and founder of the Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy, which trains onc Best Foods to Eat Before and After Your Workout 09/28/2020 12:00am • There have been many disruptions to daily life in 2020 -- including the upending of workout routines. A recent study conducted found that as of August, nearly 71% of gym members across the U.S. haven't returned -- the lowest rate worldwide -- and about 43% say they won't return. For many, this has Fitness Stocks: 7 Winners and Losers Amid the Pandemic 09/24/2020 12:00am • Seven of 2020's winners and losers among fitness stocksThe pandemic has thrown a wrench into every facet of society, and with many businesses still unable to safely reopen their brick-and-mortar locations, millions of Americans find themselves at home full time. This dynamic has buoyed several fitne The 15 Best Face Masks for Travel 09/24/2020 12:00am • As travel restrictions lift and the ache to see loved ones nears unbearable, more travelers are cautiously booking trips. However, the coronavirus pandemic is still in full swing, meaning it's more important than ever to protect yourself and others while traveling. One way to minimize your risk of