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Strategies for avoiding holiday weight gain 12/14/2022 09:00am • Holiday weight gain is real but may not be as bad as you think. It's the most wonderful -- and unhealthiest -- time of the year. But the effects of holiday indulgences tend to be a little overblown. A 2017 study in the New England Journal of Medicine determined that the average American gains Review: Brendan Fraser hooks Oscar bait in Darren Aronofsky's obesity film 'The Whale' 12/09/2022 01:08pm • Hit or miss, Darren Aronofsky remains one of our most darkly fascinating filmmakers. Between his bizarre Biblical misfires, such as "Noah" (2014) and "mother!" (2017), he has given us at least three masterpieces in "Requiem for a Dream" (2000), "The Wrestler" (2008) and "Black Swan" (2010), g Laytonsville volunteer deputy chief honored as voice of hope during plane rescue 12/09/2022 08:12am • In his day job, Tom Baker manages 29 county parks for Montgomery Parks. Now he's being recognized for what he did the night a small plane flew into a transmission tower near Gaithersburg, Maryland, stranding a pilot and passenger for hours. On Nov. 27, Baker, who is the volunteer deputy fire chie 7 healthy holiday meals you can make in minutes 12/06/2022 10:00am • Just picture this day: You go to the supermarket, place only the best foods in your cart, come home and create a delicious meal in minutes for your family. Then, everyone sits down at the table together to share a hot meal and heartfelt conversations and then everyone helps you clean up. While th 'Feels like a loss': Commanders don't know how to feel after tie vs. Giants 12/04/2022 06:50pm • Commanders don't know how to feel after tie vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe New York Giants and Washington Commanders entered Sunday's game in sixth and seventh place, respectively, in the NFC. For either team, a win would significantly increase their playoff odds.Ins Presto's Picks: Conference Championship Edition 12/02/2022 10:19pm • Welcome to the somewhat serious/semi-silly season of college football. The already active coaching carousel completes the circle that began way back when in September when schools like Nebraska jettisoned regimes in midstream (actually, three games isn't even midstream; Scott Frost had one metaph Checklist for choosing a maternity hospital 11/30/2022 07:00pm • When you're pregnant, there are many things to consider when preparing to welcome your new family addition. These include choosing an OB-GYN who fits your personal needs, packing all of your essential items in your maternity hospital bag, choosing a name for your baby -- and finding the best materni NFL Playoff Picture: Who to root for in Week 13 if you're a Washington Commanders fan 11/30/2022 04:34pm • Week 13 Washington Commanders rooting guide originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAfter a 1-4 start to the season, the Washington Commanders (7-5) have reeled off six wins in their past seven contests to take hold of the final playoff spot in the NFC. A dramatic turnaround for a team that look What is ferritin and why is it important to your body? 11/30/2022 08:00am • Ferritin is a protein that's produced in the body's cells, and largely concentrated in the liver and immune system cells. Ferritin stores and releases iron, which is essential for producing red blood cells. With insufficient iron, your body can't create enough hemoglobin -- a key substance that allo Bethesda 'Tempest' mixes Shakespeare words, Tom Waits music, Penn & Teller magic 11/29/2022 12:40pm • Imagine Shakespeare words mixed with Tom Waits music and Penn & Teller magic. That's the dazzling conceit of "The Tempest" at Round House Theatre in Bethesda. "This is Shakespeare's most magical show," co-director Aaron Posner told WTOP. "Prospero, the central character, is a magicia Hershey wrests top Md. Senate Republican post from Simonaire 11/29/2022 04:58am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In the wake of an election that saw Senate Republicans lose two seats, members of the caucus voted to elect new leadership on Monday.  The Try this interval workout to avoid HIIT burnout or injuries 11/27/2022 06:02am • For many people aiming to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also known as HIIT, these popular workouts feature bursts of intense activity, such as squats or lunges, followed by recovery time. A HIIT routine can torch more calories than a traditional endura Long-serving Arlington Co. sheriff — and one of first female sheriffs in Virginia — to step down 11/22/2022 05:21pm • The long-serving sheriff of Arlington County — and one of the first female sheriffs in the commonwealth of Virginia — announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection and will step down when her term ends next year. Sheriff Beth Arthur has served as the county's sheriff since 2000, when she was Why the USDA wants to mail you an instant-read thermometer 11/22/2022 04:55pm • Is your Thanksgiving turkey still frozen? There are three ways to safely defrost a turkey to prevent dangerous bacteria from growing, according to the Department of Agriculture — in the refrigerator, using tap water or putting it in the microwave. In the refrigerator, it takes approximately How parents can check in with college students home for the holidays 11/18/2022 05:51pm • Thanksgiving might be a good time for parents to do a wellness check with their children who are home from college; and a D.C. therapist has tips to help that go smoothly. Three out of five of the nation's college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem, according to