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Is Your Chronic Procrastination Actually a Matter of Mental Health? 08/02/2017 08:00pm • Perhaps you're checking Facebook -- you know, just one more time before you get started with your work. Then it's email. Then it's some other obscure to-do that suddenly seems pressing (and isn't); or perhaps you're not doing anything at all. And you know you should get going on that project with a When and Why You Should Ignore Your Child 08/02/2017 08:00pm • Parents, technology, YouTube and social media have conspired to create attention-seeking monsters. Those monsters are our children, and they will do just about anything to get someone to take notice. Even when there are negative consequences or they get yelled at, the prize of attention continues t What Role Do Hormones Play in Women With ADHD? 08/01/2017 08:00pm • Have you ever felt as though your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms have completely disappeared? If you've been or are currently pregnant, there's a chance you're nodding your head in agreement, says Carlene Bauwens, a certified ADHD life coach in Naperville, Illinois, who works wit 6 Strategies to Stop Overeating, Backed by Science 07/30/2017 08:00pm • In the short term, going crazy at the buffet or office party can make you feel uncomfortably full. But if you're constantly going back for seconds -- or even thirds -- you can pack on some serious pounds over time, not to mention a slew of health risks, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes Can Sports Help Kids Manage Their ADHD Symptoms? 07/30/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that physical activity offers several benefits, including weight loss, maintaining good heart health and improving blood pressure. Additionally, it's advantageous for the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: According to the Mayo Clinic, "regular exercise may have a p White House drama leaves national security in a perilous spot, officials fear 07/28/2017 08:41pm • WASHINGTON — Current and former U.S. national security officials believe that the U.S. government is in crisis — and that the current status could lead to serious national security consequences. No current officials would speak on the record with WTOP, but several expressed disappointment tha Cousins bet on system, feels good heading into camp 07/27/2017 03:54pm • Follow all of the action from Redskins Training Camp in WTOP’s Live Blog.  RICHMOND, Va. -- Just as they were a year ago, all eyes were on Kirk Cousins on the first day of Redskins Training Camp. Cousins enters camp ready to play on another one-year deal after failing to reach a long-term co 3 big questions facing the Redskins as they enter Training Camp 07/27/2017 03:00am • WASHINGTON — After an offseason with changes on and off the field, the Redskins report to training camp in Richmond with a number of question marks. They are coming off back-to-back winning seasons, but just missed the playoffs, which led to some front-office moves. General Manager Scot McCloughan How to Feel Less Busy at Work 07/26/2017 08:00pm • We are too busy. Americans work 40 to 60 hours a week (or more) and try to fit taking care of a family and themselves around it. The severe lack of time to ourselves leads to less sleep, poor health and low levels of creative power, because really, how can your mind be open to creativity and new po Amazon.com, Inc. Profits Fall 77 Percent, But AMZN Stock Still a Winner 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday afternoon, beating on revenue but missing earnings expectations. AMZN stock fell more than 2 percent in after-hours trading. Going into the report, Amazon stock was up 39 percent year-to-date and 340 percent over the l What to Expect When You're in a Relationship With Someone Who Has ADHD 07/25/2017 08:00pm • For people who don't have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and are in a relationship with someone who does, or if both people have ADHD, there could be challenges that transcend the typical ebbs and flows of a partnership. "In the end, marriage, dating, and any kind of partnership is hard," 8 Potential Headaches to Be Aware of Before Becoming a Homeowner 07/25/2017 08:00pm • Be ready for things to go wrong.No one loves shelling out money for unexpected expenses, but sometimes that seems like a rite of passage in homeownership. "Most of the time, the unhappy surprises are simply due to people being unaware of the things that can crop up," says Brad Hunter, chief economis Your phone is costing your boss 8 hours a week 07/24/2017 11:07am • WASHINGTON — How much time do you spend checking your phone for emails, texts or social media updates while at work? Hours, if you’re like most office rats. A survey of professionals by staffing firm OfficeTeam found that office workers squander an average of 56 minutes a day, or nearly five Budgeting for Special Events: How to Avoid Going Broke on Birthdays and Barbecues 07/20/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to budgeting, people may be inclined to spend the most time crunching numbers over major expenses such as groceries, debt payments and housing. However, the summer is ripe for special events that can quickly burst a budget. Birthday parties, days at the beach and summer bonfires with 8 Reasons to Visit the Canary Islands 07/20/2017 08:00pm • While you may have never heard of Spain's seven Canary Islands, if you like exploring nature reserves, lazing along the beach and taking in dramatic volcanic landscapes, this lovely cluster of isles should be on your radar. The Spanish-governed volcanic archipelago is located about 60 miles west of