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Review: 4 humans vs. 1 monster in tense 'Evolve' 02/12/2015 08:54am • The monsters in "Evolve" (2K Games, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, $59.99) don't seem that scary at first glance. Ugly, yes, but nothing your arsenal of flamethrowers and rocket launchers can't handle. Unfortunately, if you leave the critters alone for just a few minutes they mutate into bone-crus The art of wooing: How to win over your special someone 02/12/2015 02:43am • WASHINGTON -- Whether it’s charming the barista into adding an extra shot of espresso to your order or convincing your co-workers that your project proposal is the best, chances are you spend a lot of time wooing others.  And like most things, wooing is an art form -- especially when it comes to Treat Yourself: Budget-Friendly Ways to Spend Valentine's Day Alone 02/11/2015 07:00pm • Who says you need a special someone for Valentine's Day? If you find yourself celebrating alone on February 14, rally your friends and make it a day (or evening) to remember. Here are some fun, budget-friendly ideas to make this Valentine's Day one you will really love. Round up a group. If you ha How to Ignite Your Yoga Practice in the Dead of Winter 02/10/2015 07:00pm • In the heart of winter, there is a natural shift toward being a homebody and staying inside. It's a great time of year to be more introspective, to focus on your well-being and to practice self-care. However, during the winter season, it's easy to fall into a pattern of being sluggish, heavy and laz 10 frugal ways to show your love 02/09/2015 07:00pm • One of the most powerful lessons I've learned from my marriage is that it's not the big showy things once a year on Valentine's Day that really show your partner your love. It's the smaller things you do both on Valentine's Day and throughout the year. Here are 10 powerful and inexpensive ways to Lifestyle as Medicine: Culture, Collusion and Pseudo-Confusion 02/08/2015 07:00pm • As a preventive medicine specialist and current president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the second most frustrating thing in my world is how little we do with what we know. We know how to prevent fully 80 percent of all chronic disease and premature death in the United States, and Providing Safe Pain Relief to Your Child 02/03/2015 07:00pm • A study published online in January in the journal Pediatrics revealed that children prescribed morphine for at-home pain relief after having their tonsils and/or adenoids removed -- a procedure often performed to treat sleep apnea -- were at risk for respiratory complications that could prove fatal 7 Ways to Crush a Phone Interview 02/03/2015 07:00pm • Too often, well-qualified candidates trip themselves up on the phone screen interview.But not you. At this stage, you will likely deal with someone in human resources whose role is to pave the way for the hiring manager to decide which candidates to bring in for a more serious discussion. He or she Look Beyond Short-Term Investment Patterns 02/02/2015 07:00pm • A widely followed market theory, called the "January barometer," claims that as January goes in the markets, so goes the year. Although its success rate in predicting the market outcome for the year is notably higher than Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy in predicting an early spring or late winter, it Famous photographer brings joy to hospitalized kids 01/29/2015 06:15pm • WASHINGTON -- If you have watched Sesame Street over the years, you have most likely have seen William Wegman's Weimaraner dogs. The grey short-haired pointers are usually donning human clothes with actors lending their arms and hands to complete the appearance. At Medstar Georgetown Lombardi Study: Best cities for football fans are … 01/29/2015 11:28am • WASHINGTON -- It can be tough being a Washington Redskins fan between name controversies, quarterback crises and disappointing losses. And now a study’s ranking of D.C. as a football-fan city doesn't help either. A WalletHub study of the best cities for football fans put D.C. at No. 30 on the A sweet gig: 16-year-old opens Md. bakery 01/28/2015 02:23am • WASHINGTON -- Most teenagers spend their free time engrossed in social media and selfies, but 16-year-old Bree Britt isn’t like most teenagers. Every day at 3:50 p.m., Bree gets off the school bus at a small strip of storefronts on Livingston Road in Accokeek, Maryland. And under a white awning Bill would pack more punch into D.C. distracted driving tickets 01/27/2015 07:24am • WASHINGTON - Distracted driving could cost more than just a  ticket if a new bill proposed in the D.C. City Council becomes law. The bill, introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, would cost repeat offenders their license and car registrations for a time. Right now, drivers run the ri 10 Surprisingly Affordable Retirement Hotspots 01/26/2015 07:00pm • The U.S. dollar is surging against the euro and other currencies, making this a great time to be thinking about reinventing your retirement in some of the world's most appealing spots. In several countries, including Algarve, Portugal; Pau, France; Abruzzo, Italy; and Medellin, Colombia, your U.S. Keys to Academic Improvement as a U.S. College Student 01/26/2015 07:00pm • It is not easy for international students to stay on top of their workload, especially when freshmen are in an environment that is far different from their home high school. There is so much free time, many entertainment options and friends that can distract them from finishing homework that is due