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On this National Cereal Day, nutritionist suggests that you make it yourself 03/07/2019 03:49am • You probably celebrated National Cereal Day this morning before you even knew it was a thing. Unless, of course, you're on Keto, or Atkins, or any of the other trendy weight-loss plans that pooh-pooh carbohydrates, especially if they're refined. With low-carb, high-protein mania so prevalent, Are custom golf clubs worth the cost? 03/07/2019 02:18am • On the big screen in the waiting area of the new Club Champion golf club fitting store in Fairfax, Virginia, Bryson DeChambeau is playing in the same group as Tiger Woods at the World Golf Championship Mexico City event. DeChambeau is not a particularly notable pro — he’s won five PGA events How student loans affect your credit 03/06/2019 07:00pm • Student loans can have a major effect on your credit score, so it pays to understand the relationship between student loans and credit. On one hand, borrowing and paying back student loans can do wonders for your credit history. On the other, a misstep like a missed payment can send your score plumm Patriot Games: Despite setbacks, George Mason still chasing expectations 03/05/2019 02:39am • FAIRFAX, Va. — Expectations can be funny things. They are rarely met, exactly. Sometimes they are exceeded, sometimes missed. Even when they are fulfilled, the process often looks nothing like the one you envisioned at the start. So it is with George Mason this year, a team that stands right Weekend sleep-in might ruin your waistline and your health, study says 02/28/2019 11:00am • Wake up, America, and raise your hand if you try to repair your exhausted body by sleeping in on weekends. A new study says the habit may not be such a good idea for your waistline — or your health. "Weekend catch-up sleep is not protective," said Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, director of sleep res Most dangerous DC intersections of 2018 02/27/2019 04:22am • WASHINGTON — Getting around D.C. comes with a higher risk at some intersections than others, a new list of 2018's most dangerous intersections in the city shows. A weighted ranking of 2018’s most dangerous intersections that accounts for the severity of crashes finds the following: Wisco House poised for vote to block emergency declaration 02/25/2019 07:00pm • WASHINGTON — The House is prepared to vote Tuesday on a resolution to block President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency, which Democrats hope will send a message to the White House that lawmakers won't stand idly by while he diverts billions of dollars to a planned border wall. Capitals look to build momentum against the Senators 02/25/2019 05:30pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. After their crazy matinee overtime victory over the New York Rangers Sunday, the Washington Capitals will look to win their second straight game when t Diabetic living: Tips and advice when living with diabetes 02/24/2019 07:00pm • Living with diabetes presents a wide array of challenges that can vary depending on your age, gender, family situation and other factors, says Dr. Garth Graham, a practicing cardiologist and president of the Aetna Foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. "Living with diabetes means having to check yo Hoops on the Horizon: Bracket racket 02/22/2019 08:55pm • Sometimes the street signs take your attention away from the road. Selection Sunday is less than four weeks away, and that means the annual elevation of "Bracketology." I used to do it as a kid with the weekly AP poll -- and as a cottage industry it's been around for about 20 years. Where projectin With the new AAF, it’s always football season 02/22/2019 01:59am • No, you’re not dreaming. It’s late February, and every Saturday and Sunday, there is football being played on your television. Spring football has been tried before in America, but early indications are cautiously optimistic that the new Alliance of American Football may have struck the right Md. native makes vegan food sexy 02/22/2019 12:01am • WASHINGTON — Pinky Cole is on a mission to change the way the world views vegan food — and it’s not with a bowl of quinoa and a slab of tofu. Her fare of choice is more along the lines of a sauce-covered patty, piled high with pickles, shredded lettuce, “cheese” and “bacon,” all A dog's dream house: Home devices that cater to your pet 02/20/2019 07:00pm • Long known as man's best friend, dogs aren't just valued pets, but in many cases they're considered the most important member of the home. According to the 2017 to 2018 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, more than 60 million U.S. households have at least one dog. To better DC nonprofit now delivering healthy meals to pregnant women 02/20/2019 12:12am • WASHINGTON — Food insecurity — or the state of being without reliable access to affordable and nutritious food — affects nearly 40 million Americans, and can lead to a number of negative health outcomes, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other chronic illnesses. In the U.S., Best diets for the environment 02/19/2019 07:00pm • Weight loss and health benefits are key components of the U.S. News Best Diets rankings. But which popular diets are best -- or worst -- for the environment? If you're concerned about preserving natural resources, lowering harmful greenhouse gas emissions and promoting food sustainability, expert