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Boost Your Productivity: 4 Steps to Get More Done at Work 02/03/2016 07:00pm • It is an age-old dilemma. There is tremendous energy and collaboration that happens in a group environment, but interactive offices make it really tough to get your actual work done. Successful employees (at all levels) have to master the balance between connection and productivity when on the job. Why people love Steph Curry but not Cam Newton 02/03/2016 01:57am • WASHINGTON — Steph Curry and Cam Newton have plenty in common. Besides being friends, Curry is the reigning NBA MVP, while Newton is on the precipice of winning the same award in the NFL. Both guided the best team in their respective sport last year to a title game, with Curry winning his and Newt 5 Phrases That Catch Job Seekers Off Guard -- And How to Respond 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Job searching is a complex maze of unfamiliar scenarios. As a new job seeker, your challenge is to handle each situation as knowledgeably as possible. Experience is the best teacher, but you don't have time to monkey around when it comes to your job search. You'll need to learn as much as you can, Oleka's 17 helps Sun Devils blow out Beavers, 86-68 01/29/2016 12:11am • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The player who defends the opponent's biggest scoring threat at guard for Arizona State is typically senior Gerry Blakes. But coach Bobby Hurley opted to try point guard Tra Holder on Oregon State star Gary Payton II Thursday night. The move paid off. The Sun Devils offense Snowed in? Globe winner wants you to binge 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' 01/27/2016 02:05am • WASHINGTON -- Tired of being stuck indoors with nothing to do during the Blizzard of 2016? Newly crowned Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom has an idea: watch "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." "First of all guys, all episodes that we've aired so far are available for free on Hulu and CW.com, so you hav What to Do If Your Child's Weight Gain Falters 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Kids grow fast. In particular, babies and toddlers experience rapid weight gain in their first two years. "In the first year, we expect their weight to triple," says Maureen Black, professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and director of the school's Gr Don't Lose Your Patience While Job Hunting 01/25/2016 07:00pm • There's no denying that we live in a world full of instant gratification. Texting your loved one about dinner plans? You'll probably get a response within minutes. Contacting a friend to make plans to meet up for dinner next week? You'll hear back within a day or so. Emailing your boss about an upco 6 ways to improve your treadmill workouts 01/22/2016 07:30am • Does running on a treadmill make you feel like a caged animal, spinning your wheels like a hamster, perhaps? Does it bore you and hamper results? While many runners have those feelings, the treadmill doesn't have to be such a drag. And, it's actually a powerful tool -- when used correctly -- to do s Pedestrian deaths on the rise in DC region 01/20/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Walking is becoming an increasingly dangerous activity, as the number of pedestrians killed in crashes in the Washington area continues to rise. Data provided to WTOP by 10 of the top local police agencies show that 60 pedestrians died in 2015 after being struck by a vehicle. I Montgomery Co. leaders want to eliminate traffic-related deaths 01/19/2016 04:04pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Montgomery County officials are exploring major transportation and policy changes to eliminate traffic-related deaths in coming years. The Montgomery County Council has introduced the Vision Zero resolution to make it safer for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Similar p Parents set limits on teen driving, but do teens follow? 01/19/2016 09:09am • WASHINGTON — Not only are teen drivers more vulnerable to distractions while driving, but they are also at the highest risk for crashes. And while most parents say they set limits on their teen drivers, such as restricting cellphone use and driving times, youths may not be getting the message, a Minding the Kids in Divorce: Minimizing the Mental Health Impact 01/18/2016 07:00pm • With up to half of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce -- and rates of divorce higher for subsequent marriages -- many children face challenges from their parents' split that can follow them for a lifetime, including into their own relationships as adults. However, recent research evaluating th How to Handle a Micromanaging Boss Without Getting Fired 01/18/2016 07:00pm • When you start a new job, it's normal to have your boss check up on you and double-check your work to make sure that you are doing things correctly. At the very least, she will touch base with you verbally or via email to ensure that everything is going smoothly. But what if your boss is always dou Dietary Pseudo-Confusion: of Fire and Rain 01/18/2016 07:00pm • As some of you have likely noticed, I have been in full battle mode since the release of the official 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The reasons for my crusade are a matter of public record, so I won't belabor them here.I will note, however, that some of my respected colleagues have gon Reviews: Globe-winner 'Son of Saul' and single-shot 'Victoria' 01/15/2016 03:22am • WASHINGTON — It won four awards at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival before winning the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film on Sunday and being nominated for an Oscar on Thursday. Now, Hungary's Holocaust drama "Son of Saul" finally hits D.C. movie theaters this weekend. As you ch