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Mental evaluation ordered for White House fence jumper 11/27/2015 03:15pm • WASHINGTON — The man who wrapped himself in the American flag and jumped the spike-reinforced White House fence on Thanksgiving Day has been sent for emergency psychiatric care. At the first court appearance for 23-year-old old Joseph Caputo of Stamford, Connecticut, a judge determined Frid Garden Plot: Rosemary trees, poinsettias and fresh Christmas trees 11/27/2015 05:17am • Time for the holiday plant care tips! (Or: Help! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!) Rosemary Trees Need Bigger Pots! Those big rosemary shrubs that have been pruned down into cute Christmas-tree shapes are one of my favorite holiday plants, but they will die faster than battery-power Holiday kitchen hacks: Carve out meal prep stress 11/25/2015 10:15am • With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the stress of getting your holiday meal on the table may be starting to build. Thankfully, there is still time to plan, prep and -- more importantly -- simplify your time spent in the kitchen. Here are 10 timesaving holiday food hacks that will minimize the cra Does the holiday season equal weight gain? 11/25/2015 10:00am • The holiday season is officially here -- that festive time between Thanksgiving and the New Year. 'Tis the season for decorating, shopping, entertaining and, of course, eating. Is all this hustle and bustle making us unhealthy? The holidays are a time for celebration and family -- not to put on w Tips to prevent Thanksgiving week burns 11/25/2015 04:20am • WASHINGTON — Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times of the year for local burn units. "We usually see an increased number of patients coming in with cooking-related injuries around the holiday season," says Dr. Jeffrey Shupp, head of the burn center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Know the Risks of Year-End Mutual Fund Purchases 11/24/2015 07:00pm • When it comes to investing, most experts offer the same advice: If you are a typical mutual fund buyer saving for college or retirement, don't try to time the market. It's a loser's game. Except that you might tweak your timing a little -- just a little -- at the end of the year, or you may get hi Do not adjust your set: TV meteorologists buying up the same dress 11/24/2015 11:49am • WASHINGTON — The weather forecast can be very different in different areas across the United States, but the people who bring you that forecast on TV may start to look increasingly alike. That’s because a particular dress — specifically, the Homeyee Women's Stretch Tunic Pencil Sheath Dress Part 2: How to keep your weight under control at Thanksgiving 11/24/2015 10:48am • WASHINGTON — Thanksgiving is just two days away, when the resolve to avoid holiday weight gain gets tested to the fullest. This is the second in a series of talks between WTOP’s Mark Lewis and Debra Feinstein and Sally Squires, author of the Lean Plate Club™ blog, a former Washington Post h The Medical Tricorder: Symbolizing Our Journey From SciFi to the Health Care Model of the Future 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Growing up, I was a huge fan of "Star Trek." A tech geek to the core, what wowed me the most were devices like the Tricorder. For non-Trekkies, the Tricorder was a handheld medical scanner that noninvasively analyzed a patient's cellular makeup and helped diagnose diseases. Recent developments are Osteoarthritis and Activity: Walking It Out 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Step up to the starting line.If you have osteoarthritis, in which cartilage between joints becomes worn down, you might be inclined to stay on the sidelines and sit out exercise. After all, the most common form of arthritis can make movement difficult and achingly uncomfortable. "Patients may worry How to avoid that holiday weight gain 11/23/2015 06:19pm • Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Study: Men drink more alcohol, but women are catching up 11/23/2015 04:47pm • WASHINGTON — Men still drink more alcohol than women, but a new study shows the gap isn’t as wide as it used to be. In the study released Monday, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that the percentage of women who drank alcohol in the previous 30 days increa Skipped lunch? These 7 healthy grab-and-go foods will keep you going until dinner 11/23/2015 01:30pm • We've all been there. A busy work day sucks up the lunch hour, and before you know it, you're dragging your way through the afternoon desperate for dinner. Or, worse, perhaps you've opted out of your mid-day meal thinking it will help shave off a few of the extra pounds -- and now you're starving. Consumer Reports highlights naughty, nice company practices 11/23/2015 09:51am • WASHINGTON — While you’re deciding where to spend your holiday shopping dollars, Consumer Reports (CR) thinks you should be aware of this year's Naughty & Nice List of companies providing common goods and services. Consumer Reports wants to make clear that it isn't rating the firms t 8 secrets to staying fit during the holidays 11/23/2015 07:30am • From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family obligations, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting treats. It's no surprise that many of us see our waistlines expand during the holiday season. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to