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Garden Plot: The weed-and-feed window is closed, but there's still good news 04/17/2015 07:39am • Meet Mike in Leesburg on Sunday … Mike will appear at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival. … and at Greenstreet Gardens  Mike will appear at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian, Maryland, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, and at the stor You don't have to skimp on cheese to lose weight 04/17/2015 06:56am • WASHINGTON — Say cheese! Say it loud; say it proud. A 16-year study of 120,000 adults published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that milk fat doesn’t make any real difference in gaining or losing weight. In fact, full-fat cheese (and milk and cream, too) might be better fo Study details the dangers of wearing high heels 04/17/2015 05:09am • WASHINGTON -- No woman wears high heels to be comfortable. But those stilettos can do more than just cause sore feet. Several small studies indicate that those who wear heels constantly may be increasing their risk of joint problems -- even arthritis -- down the road. In the latest study, Running with no sole: The right way to approach barefoot running 04/17/2015 03:39am • WASHINGTON — The first sunny days of spring are often the busiest in Washington — at least on the sidewalks. Runners, forced into hibernation all winter long, break out of the gym and take their strides to the streets. Take a closer look at those runners, though, and you may notice something 3 Ways to Plan for Your Funeral Expenses 04/16/2015 08:00pm • Now that the nation has made it past Tax Day, it's time to talk about life's other inevitable event: death. While not a subject many are eager to contemplate, funeral planning is something that must be done at some point. Even for those who don't want a traditional service and burial, some final ar 5 Shades of Grey in Nutrition 04/15/2015 08:00pm • We all know about the book and movie with "shades of grey" in the title. That phrase may conjure up certain images in your head, but it got me thinking about all the shades of grey in nutrition. People frequently speak about food in absolutes -- this food is bad, or this diet is best. Well, it's n Your Body on Too-Little Sleep Over Time 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Most people acknowledge that sleep is extremely important, but many still do their level best to survive on less than the right amount. This, of course, raises the question: How much sleep is the right amount? Why is it that certain specimens of humanity can survive on just a few hours a night (we 6 Kinds of Annoying Co-Workers and How to Deal With Them 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Just about everyone's been there.Unless you're extremely lucky or tolerant, you'll have your share of annoying co-workers over the years. Here is how to deal with the six most common types. Hopefully none of them sound like you. The interrupterWhenever you're talking with a co-worker, this person fi Why Doing Too Little is Killing Your Fitness Results 04/13/2015 08:00pm • In the first installment of this series, I outlined how doing too much can sabotage your time on the gym floor. In today's installment, we'll look at the polar opposite: doing too little. You might be surprised to find out just what that consists of -- read on to see if you're guilty of this second How a Strong Dollar Could Affect Stocks 04/13/2015 08:00pm • The U.S. dollar has been on a tear in recent months, storming higher against a number of other currencies throughout the globe. But the strength in the dollar is a double-edged sword: Although it benefits consumers in some ways, it can hurt large, multinational corporations and negatively affect th How to Salvage a Day of Eating Gone Awry 04/13/2015 08:00pm • For many of us, the routine of the workweek lends itself to a reasonably predictable pattern of eating. This predictability is particularly helpful when trying to follow a healthy eating plan for weight management. But for many of us, weekends can feel like a free-for-all, packed with lots of socia Medical Marijuana: the Myths and Realities 04/13/2015 08:00pm • Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been used for more than 3,000 years for the treatment and management of pain, digestive issues and psychological disorders. Despite the fact that marijuana is thought to be useful for treating several medical conditions and symptoms, there is great debate about Are You Guilty of These Gym Results Wreckers? 04/13/2015 08:00am • If you're like most folks, you probably go to the gym for two main reasons: to gain muscle and lose fat. This two-part goal -- commonly (and oh-so-scientifically) referred to as "toning," "sculpting" and "shaping" by fitness marketers -- really means changing body composition, by way of less fat and 8 Employee Wellness Ideas That Would Actually Work 04/12/2015 08:00pm • Employers are increasingly launching wellness initiatives aimed at creating a healthier workforce and lowering their own health care costs. But many employees roll their eyes at these efforts or are even actively alienated by programs that push them to make lifestyle changes, such as losing weight 7 Steps for Choosing and Keeping the Right Personal Trainer 04/10/2015 07:00am • You feel like an octopus on roller skates in the gym, and you're certain everyone's looking at you. Or maybe you know what you're doing but struggle with the follow-through -- setting fitness goals with vigor, but never achieving them. When you need help, deciding to hire a personal trainer is only