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On the Run Blog: The home stretch 10/09/2012 07:57pm • Editor's Note: To mark a milestone birthday, WTOP's Paula Wolfson has signed up to run the Marine Corps Marathon. She will be sharing her journey along the way in a series of blog posts. Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - One of the benefits of being a health reporter on the run - literally On the Run Blog: Doing 'curls for the girls' 10/03/2012 04:15am • Editor's Note: To mark a milestone birthday, WTOP's Paula Wolfson has signed up to run the Marine Corps Marathon. She will be sharing her journey along the way in a series of blog posts. Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Just about every time I meet up with "Vince the Trainer," he puts 10, The non-driving factors influencing car insurance rates 10/01/2012 04:55am • WASHINGTON - A driving record isn't the only thing car insurance companies consider when deciding what customers will pay. They may also consider marital status, education and even a customer's job. But the Consumer Federation of America wants some of these factors to carry less weight. The Goodyear testing self-inflating tires 09/30/2012 06:23am • WASHINGTON - It's something all drivers should know how to do: inflate a car's tires. But it can be hard to know how much air to put in and an under-inflated tire can go unnoticed, leading to difficulty steering and handling of the vehicle. What if car tires could inflate themselves? Goodyear Men charged with stealing 76 vases from cemetery 09/28/2012 12:15pm • Two men face criminal charges after police say they stole bronze flower vases from grave sites at a county cemetery.Christopher Michael Wachter, 22, of the 13000 block of Graceham Road in Thurmont, and Robert Michael Shriner Jr., 34, of the 19000 block of Bennie Drive in Hagerstown, are each charged Top 10 lies men and women tell 09/27/2012 03:50pm • WASHINGTON - Most people would admit to telling a lie from time to time, but a recent survey found that men tell more lies than women. The average man tells three lies a day, compared to two a day for women. That adds up to 1,092 lies a year for men and 728 lies annually for women. But while men New Md. traffic safety laws coming Oct. 1 09/26/2012 01:55am • Dick Uliano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - A frustrating traffic problem with which the region has become all-too-acquainted is the confusion that reigns when power outages knock out traffic lights at intersections. Do you stop? Who goes first? Starting Monday, Oct. 1, a new Maryland law aims to b Pregnancy weight a reality 09/25/2012 11:17am • Dr. Drew on WTOP Study: Less may be more when it comes to working out 09/25/2012 03:37am • WASHINGTON - Naturally, most people associate losing weight with strenuous and dedicated exercise. But those seeking to shed pounds can often be disappointed after weeks of effort. Well, there may be some enlightening news from Denmark. The results of a study by the University of Coppenhagen ha Too much online time could have negative effects for girls 09/24/2012 04:00am • WASHINGTON - As if being a teenage girl wasn't traumatic enough, a new project finds an increased online presence can lead to weight gain, moodiness and withdrawal - among other issues. The NetGirls Project studied 1,000 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 and found prolonged exposure on the Int Don't prune anything now - especially spring bloomers 09/20/2012 10:11pm • WASHINGTON - Judy in Arlington writes: "I thought I heard you say something recently on 'TOP about pruning, but I missed most of it. Is this a good time to shape bushes such as forsythia, laurel, azaleas and others? They look unkempt but are alive and well despite the heat." No, Judy -- this i Friends influence each other's weight 09/18/2012 10:38pm • WASHINGTON - It's tough dieting and trying to lose weight. And research shows that close friends might not be helping the cause. Of the people who responded to a global Edelman Health Barometer survey, 43 percent said friends and family have the most impact on their personal health lifestyle, Children consume more salt than they should 09/18/2012 07:51pm • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Cutting the salt is not just for grandma and grandpa anymore. Most kids are consuming far more salt than they should and that extra sodium could be posing a health risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that children and tee Moran Introduces Childhood Obesity Bill 09/17/2012 12:35pm • Late last week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) introduced a bill that would enable ten states to collect body mass index information from youngsters in immunization registries. The bill would serve as a pilot program for tracking the prevalence of childhood obesity. Rep. Moran’s office iss Are there long-term risks of heavy-backpack hunch? 09/16/2012 03:42pm • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It is a relatively new phenomenon - kids hunched over from the weight of their school backpacks. Doctors are already seeing some disturbing signs. Dr. Suzanne Groah, a spinal injury expert at the Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, says there has been