Sledders slide down the hill in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo: Joseph Gruber)

Sled Safely

Steer Clear of Sledding Risks When snowflakes begin to fall, kids of all ages – from toddlers to teens – get excited about sledding down hills covered in the white stuff. The recent Winter Storm Jonas, which hit the DMV as well as most of the Eastern United States, brought
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Tapered trousers with a camisole style top or a pencil skirt with a sparkly blouse are comfortable, casual options. (Photo: Discover Media)

Poker Face

What to Wear for a Casino Night Out Wearing a fantastic outfit on a night out can give you a great confidence boost and affect the way other people perceive you. There are times it can even be advantageous, such as if you are going to a casino for the evening. Feeling good about
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A new study found that people who ate a diet high in fiber developed fewer cases of lung disease. (Photo: American Thoracic Society)

Lung Disease

Fiber-Rich Diet May Reduce Lung Disease A diet rich in fiber may not only protect against diabetes and heart disease, it may reduce the risk of developing lung disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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