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7 nutrition facts about potatoes you didn't know 01/27/2016 04:00pm • Patient: "I don't eat potatoes." Me: "Really, why?" Patient: "They are fattening." Me: "Hmm. How are you eating them?" And so goes the all-too-common conversation I have in my office about potatoes -- white potatoes, that is. Truth is, potatoes (yes, even white ones) are quite nutritious Why you should eat pulses 01/27/2016 10:30am • It's official. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has formally declared that 2016 is the "International Year of Pulses." In other words, the UN is on a global mission to get us to eat more pulses. So the million dollar question is, what the heck is a pulse? Pulses are par How much snow from D.C. blizzard could fit in Washington Monument? 01/27/2016 06:01am • WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 inches of snow blanketed the nation's capital over the weekend. While inches and feet are the go-to method for measuring snowfall accumulation, there is another tool — D.C. monuments and memorials. According to the National Park Service "Math Rangers," crews are m Should you try whole body cryotherapy? 01/26/2016 09:00am • Leasha West's body has been through the wringer. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former combat instructor, she hiked 15-plus miles several times a week with a 150-pound pack on her back. The bottoms of her feet turned raw and blistered, her toenails fell off, her legs went numb. "It's not unco Aging gracefully: The issue many women ignore 01/26/2016 02:13am • WASHINGTON — It’s a medical issue many aging women experience, yet few discuss with their doctors. But Dr. Lee Richter, a urologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, says there’s no need to be embarrassed when it comes to an urgent or leaky bladder — and it’s time to strip the cond What to Do If Your Child's Weight Gain Falters 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Kids grow fast. In particular, babies and toddlers experience rapid weight gain in their first two years. "In the first year, we expect their weight to triple," says Maureen Black, professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and director of the school's Gr Don't Lose Your Patience While Job Hunting 01/25/2016 07:00pm • There's no denying that we live in a world full of instant gratification. Texting your loved one about dinner plans? You'll probably get a response within minutes. Contacting a friend to make plans to meet up for dinner next week? You'll hear back within a day or so. Emailing your boss about an upco How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Choosing an occupation is personal, and of course, there is no ideal way to determine the best job overall. However, the U.S. News Best Jobs rankings offer job-seekers an intuitive method to compare professions based on the components that matter most: salary, the number of expected openings, advan How to exercise when you can't get outside 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Keeping fit is a year-round commitment for everyone; however, for those who prefer outdoor exercise, finding the right winter fitness activity can be a challenge. With some foresight and planning, it's possible to maintain fitness goals throughout the year -- no matter what surprises Mother Nature h Md. church roof collapses under heavy snow 01/25/2016 05:50pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. — The roof of a 60-year-old church in Montgomery County collapsed Monday morning after the weekend's intense snowfall. The roof of the Shiloh Christian Fellowship Church's sanctuary was completely caved in. The church, built in 1951, is located on New Hampshire Avenue near So Winter workout: The importance of cross-training 01/25/2016 11:51am • WASHINGTON — Streets and sidewalks throughout the D.C. region are covered with ice and snow, and most will remain that way for the rest of the week. So unless your running shoes come equipped with ice cleats or snow chains, you’re going to have find a few alternatives when it comes to working Keeping your fitness on track when snowed in 01/25/2016 06:05am • WASHINGTON — A lot of us are stuck at home as the area digs out from under all that snow, but that doesn't mean your fitness routine needs to suffer. First of all, there is the obvious: For the able-bodied, some time with a snow shovel provides a great mix of cardio and weight training. "Sh 3 diets that aren't what you think they are 01/25/2016 01:00am • Over the years, many diet plans have come and gone. Some have been quickly forgotten (anyone remember the cabbage soup diet?), while others have been around since I was a little girl (and that's a long time!). Recently, some of these "older" diets have been revamped to become more in line with the D Crohn's Disease in Children 01/24/2016 07:00pm • If your child has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, you most likely (and understandably) have many questions and concerns. To help you navigate through this disease, it's important to know what, exactly, this autoimmune disorder is. Crohn's disease (also known as regional enteritis) is an inflam Partial roof collapses reported in Va., Md. 01/24/2016 08:30am • WASHINGTON — The heavy weight of snow is causing some buildings to give in around the Washington region. Firefighters evacuated 67 residents from Coverstone apartment complex in Manassas, Virginia early Sunday morning after a partial roof collapse. One roof collapsed and another was showing sig