healthy living

The Benefits of Forest Bathing

For your health, take a walk in the woods.

October 24, 2016

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Higher Health Care Costs for Women

Shocking. We pay more for healthcare and personal care items, too, than men.

October 17, 2016

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Busted: Myths about Crossed Legs

To cross — or not to cross — your legs. We discuss.

October 3, 2016

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Blue-Green Algae Blooms and the Brain

Swimming in the Chesapeake Bay may be hazardous to your health.

September 26, 2016

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Beware Bats in the Bedroom

A nighttime encounter with a bat can put you at risk for rabies. What to know.

September 19, 2016

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Addicted to Shopping

Your urge to splurge — is it a mood lifter or an obsessive-compulsive disorder?

September 12, 2016

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Pistol-Packin’ Protein

The studies are confusing, but there are wisps of clarity out there.

September 5, 2016

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Evaluating Sun-Damaged Skin

Slipped up on sunscreen this summer? Take stock of your spots and find out how to treat them.

August 29, 2016

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Matters of the Heart

Getting mad as a hatter is not so hot for your cardiovascular health.

August 22, 2016

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Trending, Shmending

Facebook should let us have a more personal “Trending” list.

August 21, 2016

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Shirts That Pass the Sweat Test

It’s like an furnace outside. Finding a shirt that stands up to the heat.

August 15, 2016

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OMG, GMOs!

In case you missed it: There’s a huge gap between science and the public on the safety of GMOs.

August 8, 2016

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Marijuana: A Growing Experience

Did you know an ingredient in marijuana might reduce a protein linked to Alzheimer’s? In case you missed it … .

August 1, 2016

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Eight Simple Moves to Keep Hands Happy

Show your hands some love with exercises to strengthen and maintain flexibility and range of motion.

July 25, 2016

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Busted: Myths About Arthritis

Debunking some commonly held beliefs about what causes or relieves joint pain.

July 18, 2016

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The Foolproof World News Diet

Reading the morning news is a surefire way to kill your appetite and achieve weight loss.

July 17, 2016

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Preventing Painful Kidney Stones

Hint, hint: Avoid too much salt and processed foods.

July 11, 2016

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Going for a Spin at D.C.’s Flywheel

A new FlyWheel Sports opens at CityCenterDC. Emily goes for a ride.

July 10, 2016

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