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Apple Watch unveiled 03/09/2015 02:26pm • WASHINGTON -- Make calls, read full emails, control music, keep up with your workout. CEO Tim Cook says you can do it all from your wrist with Apple Watch. Scheduled to hit the market in April, industry watchers are eager to see if Apple’s version will be the tipping point for the sluggish smar Is Exercise Addiction Really So Bad? 03/08/2015 08:00pm • The relationship between our behavior and health is often believed to be linear. We know, for instance, that drinking water, wearing sunscreen, sleeping enough and exercising all boost our well-being. So we assume that the more we engage in these behaviors, the healthier we'll be. Many of us, howe In snowy D.C., volunteer shovelers a lifeline 03/06/2015 03:55pm • WASHINGTON -- For those who live in District, it’s time to get that snow and ice off the sidewalk. D.C. residents could face fines for leaving slippery walkways -- but clearing those sidewalks is nearly impossible for some older citizens or those with physical challenges. That’s why th Bite-Sized Steps Into a Healthy Lifestyle 03/05/2015 07:00pm • March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme for 2015 set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is "Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle." I like this theme, because "bite-sized" is the type of change that seems to be manageable and sustainable for most people. I also like that the focus is not jus The lost boys of college basketball: NJIT’s quest to be nomads no more 03/04/2015 02:02am • WASHINGTON -- All across the nation this week and next, teams from conferences big and small will compete for their respective tournament championships, with the winners guaranteed a bid to the big dance -- the NCAA Tournament. Every Division I team will get their chance to live the dream for their Idle Hands Eat the Devil's Food 03/02/2015 07:00pm • You might think really busy people never struggle with boredom -- but it is so often the case that they struggle with it the most of all. When our lives are moving 200 mph all the time, the breaks in action can feel really uncomfortable. It's that calm before the next storm where we say, "Hey, I fi Taming Hunger: Why It Starts With Your Brain 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Appetite is a tricky thing. Some people seem to be hungry all the time, while others forget to eat. Humans vary widely in their subjective experience of hunger due to neurobiological variations (our brains!) and how exposed we are to environmental cues. The key to appetite control is learning how yo The Best Fitness Apps for When You're Stuck Indoors 02/18/2015 07:00pm • If you're like many Americans across the country right now, you've been hit by cold weather and unrelenting snow. As a result, you might have a strong desire to stay indoors, or perhaps you're just stuck inside. It's hard to keep up with your fitness goals when the roads aren't safe to run on and y 10 foods that boost your energy 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Who couldn't use more energy in their life? The top complaint I get from the athletes I work with, as an expert in plant-based nutrition, is that they lack energy. They wake up tired, hit a slump at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m., or just can't wait to crawl into bed at night. When helping people find foods that Staying well on the road with hotel fitness programs 02/17/2015 07:00pm • Once upon a time, the idea of keeping up with a fitness or wellness routine while traveling -- be it for work or pleasure -- meant dragging yourself down to the hotel gym. If you were lucky, there were windows and maybe even screens on the machines to keep up with news and your favorite television s How to Get More Done in the Morning 02/16/2015 07:00pm • It's morning time once again -- what's your first act? If your tendency is to hit the snooze button rather than get up and get going, you might be missing out on the most productive time of day. Recent research from the University of Toronto has verified that you get more than the worm when you m Cherry Blow Dry Bar, Pure Barre Open in Clarendon 02/12/2015 11:00am • Two new businesses in Clarendon have opened their doors, in the new retail space on the ground floor of 3001 Washington Blvd. Cherry Blow Dry Bar, which offers blow outs and extensions for women’s hair, opened on Jan. 30 at 1041 N. Highland Street, next door to the even-more-recently ope How U.S.-Cuba relations are shifting the landscape of Major League Baseball 02/11/2015 03:15am • WASHINGTON -- It was, perhaps, fitting that last weekend Cuba took home its first Caribbean Series title since 1960. After a 54-year absence, Cuba returned to the tournament last year, but was quickly dispatched after four games. This year, on the heels of President Obama’s diplomatic olive br 10 ways nutritionists enjoy chocolate 02/10/2015 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I'm sure that chocolate is on the minds of many. But really, who am I kidding? Chocolate is on the minds of most people every day. The good news is that chocolate can be good for you. Its main ingredient, cocoa, is packed with antioxidants, specifically 7 Fun Date Ideas on a Tight Budget 02/10/2015 07:00pm • The cost of going out can be significant -- drinks, dinner, concert tickets and door cover charges at your favorite entertainment venue can add up, putting you well over your budget limit for the month. Still, you can make the most of your time with your significant other with some less costly, or e