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Sizzling heat means severe weather Tuesday 06/23/2015 10:13am • UPDATE: 12:35 p.m., Tuesday, June 23 WASHINGTON - The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of the listening area beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting through 7 p.m. Tuesday because the heat index will make it feel like it's 105 degrees outside. Anyone who works or spends ti Study: Diet that mimics fasting may have benefits 06/23/2015 05:15am • WASHINGTON -- Doctors say fasting isn't the best way to lose weight because it's risky. Still, the practice has been around for thousands of years. Fasting has a religious tradition and is used as a form of protest. Now, scientists are reporting some remarkable health benefits from a diet that Bagging Rights: How Ostomy Surgery Changed My Life 06/22/2015 08:00pm • "We can't keep taking sections out of your gut and suturing you back together. It's time to discuss ostomy surgery," my doctor said. I was 34. My reaction was panic and terror. "No, you aren't going to mutilate me." I had battled Crohn's disease since my early teens and was finally diagnosed at 17 You Have Prediabetes -- Now What? 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Robin Dorsey's grandparents, mother, siblings and cousins have all had diabetes. She was the lucky one who escaped the grasp of the chronic disease that's expected to impact 1 in 3 Americans by 2050 -- until she became pregnant at age 29. That's when hormonal changes pushed her body into a state of How to Create Your Healthy Selfie 06/22/2015 08:00pm • A selfie is more than a photo op. For those with disordered eating thoughts, it can be a time to scrutinize and criticize. Many of my clients feel the weight of negative self talk every hour of the day regarding food choices and body image. The act of getting dressed or going out to eat with others Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 101 06/22/2015 06:03pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he is battling a type of cancer called B cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In his announcement Monday, he described his cancer as aggressive, and that it spread rapidly. But he says it's treatable and he expects to undergo intensive chemotherapy so Weight limits on Arlington bridge begin Monday 06/22/2015 06:23am • WASHINGTON -- Safety restrictions begin Monday on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, limiting the amount of weight vehicles can carry. The National Park Service announced the 10-ton load limit in late May, but it hasn't been enforced until now. The restrictions will be in place indefinitely, causing How Investors Can Win By Finishing in the Middle 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Most people would prefer to win, rather than finish in the middle of the pack. But when it comes to investing, winning takes on a different meaning. Many financial advisors suggest that people emulate the slow-and-steady tortoise, rather than the hare, who boasts about his speed. In that context, 10 Questions to Ask Before Borrowing a Private Student Loan for College 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Answer These Before Taking on Private Student DebtPrivate student loans may tempt families looking to pay for college when federal and institutional aid fall short. But not all debt is created equal, and private student loans tend to carry stricter repayment terms and fewer safety nets than federal What Happens to Your Body When You Go on an Extreme Diet 06/18/2015 08:00pm • Extreme diets yield extreme results -- but not always in the way you'd like. While in the short term they can help move the needle on your scale, they'll likely make you feel sluggish, moody, nauseated and achy. Plus, in the long term, they can set you up for metabolism problems, rebound weight gai 7 Ways to Improve Your Posture 06/18/2015 08:00pm • Maybe you lock one knee while standing or sit hunched over on the edge of your seat. Sound familiar? Mom knew what she was talking about. You have terrible posture. Correct posture helps align bones and joints so that muscles are being used -- not strained. Experts say ignoring good posture techni Weight-Loss Surgery for Kids: a Good Idea, Despite Many Misconceptions 06/17/2015 08:00pm • With the U.S. obesity epidemic showing no signs of slowing down, many people who suffer from the effects of severe obesity, typically defined as being at least 100 pounds overweight, have turned to weight loss (bariartic) surgery in order to improve their health and overall quality of life. Despite Exercise: Don't Give It Your All 06/16/2015 08:00pm • I am aware of how nuts this sounds coming from me. I'm supposed to be a motivational guy who encourages you to give "110 percent" every time -- you know, the "Biggest Loser"-style cum Facebook WOD approach to working out. But in the age of CrossFit and other high-intensity regimens, and the enduring Study: Parents' Ages Linked to Autism Risk 06/16/2015 08:00pm • Numerous studies indicate that parental age is a risk factor for whether a child will develop autism spectrum disorder. Yet researchers have continued to question whether the mother's age, the father's age or both play a role. Now, the largest study on parental age in autism to date confirms that Is Diet Soda Falling by the Wayside? 06/16/2015 08:00pm • It seemed like a good idea for soda lovers: Alternatives to sugary cola, led by Dr. Pepper, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, offer consumers diet drinks with that familiar sweet taste, carbonation fizz and a caffeine boost, but without those pesky calories. But in recent years, there's been a die