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Prediabetes increases health risks, but is highly preventable 06/04/2021 03:40pm • This content is provided by EMP180. If one bright spot has emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been the attention given to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Obesity has been a known risk factor for Covid-19 complications since the early months of 2020, and new data suggests that Montgomery County gradually reopening senior centers 06/03/2021 11:16am • Older adults in Montgomery County, Maryland, will soon be able to participate in more activities again as the county gradually reopens its senior centers. Montgomery County Recreation announced it is welcoming residents 55 and older back to its seven senior centers starting June 14. That’s t DC-area men plead guilty to multistate dogfighting conspiracy 06/02/2021 12:54pm • The texts seemed friendly: "Can we play today?"  and "Are we playing with the girls today?" The dogs' names included Cookie Monster and Katie. Instead, the texts between men were confirmation of details related to a multistate illegal dogfighting network. Four men from Virginia, Maryland and Showtime docuseries 'The Kings' is gripping chronicle of four boxing icons 06/02/2021 12:59am • After the decline of heavyweights like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman, four middleweights strapped the sport of boxing onto their backs to electrify the 1980s. "Sugar" Ray Leonard, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, Thomas "Hitman" Hearns and "Hands of Stone" Roberto Durán collide in t After interrupted pool season, DC welcomes swimmers to a renovated, renamed rec center 05/28/2021 05:28pm • With a countdown, followed by a bunch of splashes, the District kicked off the 2021 pool season. This comes after the city made the difficult decision in 2020 to call off the pool season due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) After last year's pool season was canceled due to the coron John Warner met Liz Taylor at dinner — with Queen Elizabeth 05/26/2021 09:41am • John Warner served for 30 years in the U.S. Senate, much of it as chairman of the powerful Armed Services Committee, and as a centrist Republican he established himself at the center of American politics. But before all that, Warner, who died Tuesday at 94, became famous as the sixth man to walk Wine of the Week: French wines, sushi make for fantastic pairing 05/21/2021 06:58am • As cherry blossoms depart and tourists arrive, D.C.’s transition from spring to summer is underway. And with Memorial Day just a week away — and more restaurants emerging from their post-COVID cocoon — there is one thing I am genuinely excited to take full advantage of -- sushi. While I kno Arlington's Netherlands Carillon closer to being restored 05/20/2021 08:16pm • A large bell was hoisted into the steel bell tower of Arlington's Netherlands Carillon. The restoration project is now one step closer to completion. (WTOP/Matt Small) Another piece of the Netherlands Carillon restoration came together Thursday as a heavy, large bell was hoisted into the steel b What to do about 'astronomical' weight gain in children during pandemic 05/17/2021 09:10pm • The pandemic created a perfect storm for an “astronomical” increase in childhood obesity, according to a Children’s National Hospital pediatrician. “In children, BMI is measured as percentiles. We’re seeing kids jumping from the 30-40th percentile going to the 80-90-95th percentile — Is coffee leading to high cholesterol? 05/12/2021 09:11am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  For millions of Americans, a daily cup of coffee is a familiar routine. Whether it’s black, iced, cold brew or the latest coffee shop concoction, it’s something many people rely on for a needed caffeine boost. In fact, 7 in 1 Five tips for managing stress levels 05/10/2021 09:03am • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. Successfully managing your stress levels is often easier said than done, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other world events during the past year. Stress puts your body on high alert and will often go away once the threat pas Hogan announces $25M program aimed at helping Md. youth recover from effects of pandemic 05/06/2021 03:22pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joined the Maryland Boys and Girls Club on Thursday to announce a program that will attempt to alleviate some of the impact of the pandemic on the state's youth and their families. The program, called Project Bounce Back, is a $25 million public-private partnership (PPP) Humane Rescue Alliance waives adoption fees for over 50 large dogs 05/06/2021 06:20am • The Humane Rescue Alliance in D.C. is waving its adoption fee for large dogs through Sunday, May 9. In a Facebook post, HRA said it had over 50 large dogs — dogs over 40 pounds in weight — up for adoption as of Monday afternoon. In an effort to find them new homes after a recent decrease in a D.C. officer pens letter about ongoing trauma from Capitol riot 05/05/2021 11:09pm • ▶ Watch Video: Officer describes being assaulted during Capitol riot An officer attacked by Capitol rioters has penned a letter describing the ongoing trauma he has experienced since he was pulled into a crowd and beaten on January 6. In his letter, he urged elected officials to recogn Choose the safest sunscreen for your family with this 2021 guide 05/04/2021 12:03am • As you choose your sunscreen for summer fun, be careful to avoid products with harmful chemicals and false advertising claims, according to the 15th Annual Guide to Sunscreens, published by the Environmental Working Group, a consumer organization that advocates for environmental safety. This year