Search

13 Ways Social Determinants Affect Health 11/28/2017 07:00pm • The playing field isn't level.Circumstances -- often beyond your control -- influence your survival odds from the time you're born. Neighborhood, income, education, discrimination and environment all affect disease risk, medical care quality and ultimately, your lifelong health. Factors like these, The 'Yes-Brain' Approach to Parenting and Life 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Did you know that your brain has two fundamental states that shape how you experience life in the moment? In my educational workshops and presentations, I invite participants to learn about these two states directly. To do so, I have them close their eyes and simply become aware of the sensations t How to Ensure a Good Night's Sleep for Those With ADHD 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Did you get by on just a few hours of sleep last night, or do you tend to have difficulties staying asleep once you finally doze off? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that 1 in 3 Americans aren't getting adequate sleep, which can increase the risk for health problems such as dia Discover How Student Loan Origination Fees Work 11/28/2017 07:00pm • The nation's college financial aid officers are once again calling for the elimination of origination fees, often referred to as a hidden tax on federal student loans. Origination fees -- the cost the government collects when a student loan is issued -- don't receive a lot of attention in the natio Walt Disney Co (DIS) Cuts Another 150 Jobs at ESPN 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) stock traded 2 percent higher Wednesday after ESPN announced another 150 job cuts as part of its ongoing cost-cutting initiative. In a memo to employees, ESPN president John Skipper says 150 ESPN employees, or about 2 percent of the company's remaining workforce, have bee Vitamin C: Does Your Child Need It? 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Vitamin C has long been touted for its potential health benefits when battling a cold (I'm sure we've all been told to load up on it when we were sick). But did you know this vitamin is crucial for children's good health and development? With winter (think: cold and flu season) right around the cor Study: More Than Half of US Kids Are Going to Be Obese At Age 35 11/28/2017 07:00pm • It's easy to say an overweight or obese child is just going through a phase and will "grow out of it." But new research shows "growing out of it" may not be the case for most children. More than 57 percent of U.S. children are going to be obese at age 35, according to new research from the Harvard Hackable Holidays: 6 steps to protect your smart home from spies 11/28/2017 04:48am • This is the second part of WTOP’s consumer series Hackable Holidays, which explores privacy concerns associated with smart devices and how consumers can better protect themselves this holiday season. WASHINGTON — Smart home devices, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, are some of the Managing the Costs of Caregiving 11/27/2017 07:00pm • When loved ones need help, it can weigh heavy on you and your budget. About 38 percent of family caregivers -- those who take care of a non-child friend or family member, such as an aging parent, for free -- report spending more than 30 hours a week providing this unpaid work, according to a new su Colleges With the Highest Percentage of ESL Students 11/27/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: When a Teen Hangs With the Wrong Crowd 11/27/2017 07:00pm • Friends play an important role in a teen's life. While not being socially connected can leave a teen more prone to isolation and depression, having good friends can boost self-esteem and improve communication skills; and some of those friendships can last a lifetime. On the flip side, having bad fr Medical School Interviews May Cover Obamacare 11/27/2017 07:00pm • With the rapidly evolving political landscape in health care, medical schools are becoming more interested in applicants' understanding of health policy and health care reform. If you are getting ready to interview at a medical school, whether in a traditional interview or a multiple mini interview Britain not fazed by mixed-race fiancee for Prince Harry 11/27/2017 02:58pm • LONDON (AP) — Meghan Markle is the first person who identifies as mixed race to marry a senior member of the British royal family — but that caused barely a ripple in Britain on Monday amid speculation about her engagement ring and the site of the spring nuptials. The lack of focus on Markle' 3 killed in suspected murder-suicide in Spotsylvania Co. 11/27/2017 01:28am • WASHINGTON — Three people are dead in what Spotsylvania police are investigating as a murder-suicide. On Friday around 3:30 p.m., the Spotsylvania sheriff's office received a call to check on the welfare of the residents of the house on the 7900 block of Waterford Drive. A neighbor told depu Hackable Holidays: Dangers of toys that spy on kids 11/26/2017 10:42pm • This is the first of WTOP’s consumer series Hackable Holidays, which explores privacy concerns associated with smart devices and how consumers can better protect themselves this holiday season. WASHINGTON — Smart toys that connect to the internet are at the top of kids' wish lists this year,