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Chase Young's return to action will, at long last, occur vs. 49ers 12/22/2022 02:20pm • Chase Young's long-awaited return set for Saturday vs. 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonChase Young's 13-plus month recovery from his November 2021 torn ACL will, at long last, culminate with a return to action this weekend.During a Thursday press conference, Ron Rivera announc How using screen time to calm youngsters may influence child development 12/20/2022 10:58pm • Many parents use electronic devices to keep young children occupied or calm, and a new study suggests it's a bad idea. A Northern Virginia psychiatrist has tips for what to do instead. Findings published in JAMA Pediatrics suggest that using mobile devices for calming children 3 to 5 years old co Commanders looking forward to 'playoff-like atmosphere' vs. Giants 12/14/2022 04:00pm • Commanders excited for 'playoff-like atmosphere' vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders still have four games left in the 2022 regular season, but the club's postseason chances will be significantly swayed one way or another followi Last-minute Christmas gifts 12/14/2022 09:00am • Prices may be up this year, but some things never change -- like running around every year, trying to nail down items on Christmas gift lists before Dec. 25 hits. With inflation up year over year, you may be looking for gifts that aren't on the pricey side. However, before you use this list to se Strategies for avoiding holiday weight gain 12/14/2022 09:00am • Holiday weight gain is real but may not be as bad as you think. It's the most wonderful -- and unhealthiest -- time of the year. But the effects of holiday indulgences tend to be a little overblown. A 2017 study in the New England Journal of Medicine determined that the average American gains New Food Trends for 2023 12/12/2022 07:00pm • The end of the year for many people marks a time to think about resolutions or changes they hope to make in the new year. Yet for me, it kicks off the season of food trend predictions. There's never a shortage of trend prognosticators, and I can't get enough. Some people base their predictions on ch After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever 12/12/2022 11:55am • For 75 years, Toys for Tots has been nearly synonymous with Christmas, making sure kids have some presents under the tree every year. WTOP spoke with the top Marine in charge of the campaign about the program's long history and just how large its mission has become. For nearly all of those 75 yea Review: Brendan Fraser hooks Oscar bait in Darren Aronofsky's obesity film 'The Whale' 12/09/2022 01:08pm • Hit or miss, Darren Aronofsky remains one of our most darkly fascinating filmmakers. Between his bizarre Biblical misfires, such as "Noah" (2014) and "mother!" (2017), he has given us at least three masterpieces in "Requiem for a Dream" (2000), "The Wrestler" (2008) and "Black Swan" (2010), g Ways to Upgrade Your Home Into a Spa Retreat 12/08/2022 07:00pm • Cozy bedding, soft lighting, luxury accessories: With some cost-conscious amenities, homeowners can create a spa-like setting within their houses, bringing a sense of safety, relaxation and health into the heart of the home. The at-home wellness trend that started during the pandemic continued into How to Improve Your Time Management for Better Mental Health 12/05/2022 07:00pm • If you're struggling to improve your time management skills, you're not alone. Time management seems like one of those skills we should possess naturally, but most of us don't. The end result? You end up feeling unfocused and unaccomplished by the end of your day. Over time, this can impact your men How to Lose Weight Without Exercise 12/01/2022 07:00pm • Is it possible to lose weight without exercising? This sounds great in theory, even though the most effective approach has been shown to include changing what you eat and getting regular exercise. For some people though, physical activity just isn't an option when trying to lose weight. There may be Assault charges dropped against ex-DC deputy mayor 11/29/2022 01:54pm • Assault and battery charges have been dropped against a former D.C. official who was accused of grabbing another man by the neck in an Arlington, Virginia, gym parking lot. Online court records confirm that prosecutors dropped the charges against 53-year-old Chris Geldart, who was formerly the Di 8 Ways to Build Positive Rapport With Professors 11/27/2022 07:00pm • As difficult coursework begins to mount, some college students will find it challenging to focus on much more than the content in front of them. But to get the most out of the undergraduate experience, professors say students should view going to class not just as an academic pursuit but also as a w How to cope with holiday stress at work 11/22/2022 08:00am • Two of life's most potentially stressful arenas are work and the holidays. When you combine the two, it's no wonder that many people feel anxious and overwhelmed. "Although some people look forward to this time of year, others dread it," says Kimberley Tyler-Smith, an executive at the career tech Review: 'The Wonder' is feast or famine in avant-garde mystery of fasting Irish girl 11/18/2022 12:00am • In 2015, Emma Donoghue's novel "Room" (2010) was adapted into a masterful movie with an Oscar-winning performance that remains one of my Top 10 films of the past decade. This week, her novel "The Wonder" (2016) becomes an avant-garde Netflix film that isn't nearly as accessible to mainstream