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Exactly What to Say to Motivate Someone to Exercise -- and Stick With It 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Former college basketball coach John Thompson had it right when he said, "You can communicate without motivating, but it is impossible to motivate without communicating." In other words, if you want to get someone to do something, it's not about simply saying something; it's about saying the right U.Md. President Loh to delay retirement until 2020 01/30/2019 06:16pm • WASHINGTON — University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain in his position through June 2020, despite his announcement months earlier that he would step down after the fallout over the death of 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair last year. WTOP's John Domen confirmed that When to Take a Mental Health Break 01/29/2019 07:00pm • It's no secret that people shy away from taking time off to address mental health needs or concerns. Whether you're suffering from an illness or feeling overworked or overwhelmed, sometimes you just need a break. With statistics showing that 1 in 4 adults has a diagnosable mental health disorder, f Healthy, flavorful and fast weeknight dinners 01/29/2019 12:04am • WASHINGTON — By the time you tackle all of life’s daily demands — an eight-hour workday, a congested commute home, help with homework, a 30-minute workout (wishful thinking) — it can be difficult, or downright impossible, to find the time to make a healthy, homemade meal. But if you have Aldridge leads Spurs past Wizards 132-119 01/27/2019 09:50pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards 132-119 on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid at home. The Spurs were without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan, but had seven players in double figures. Reserve How Exercise Can Help in Peripheral Artery Disease 01/24/2019 07:00pm • It's sometimes called "window-shopper's disease." As walking brings on leg cramps and pain, people with peripheral artery disease must frequently stop for breaks. When they rest, pain subsides. When they resume walking, PAD pain kicks back in. PAD is common among older adults. About one in every 20 Best Exercises for Your Butt 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Appearance and athletic bottom lineWhat makes a better butt? If improving appearance is the goal, your target "butt cut" might be firm and round. If your aim is to boost athletic performance, powerful glute muscles will contribute. If you simply want to stay in shape and provide support for your bac 5 Health-Boosting Enhancements for Your Home 01/22/2019 07:00pm • If home is where the heart is, imagine how much better you could feel by ensuring your home is as healthy as possible. Just like with maintaining our bodies' well-being, we can control what comes into and what is used within our homes to help our families achieve a healthy lifestyle. In the spirit How to Get Rid of a Yeast Infection 01/21/2019 07:00pm • Itchy and irritating, vaginal yeast infections are also exceedingly common. Although prevalence is difficult to determine precisely, since many women may not see a doctor about the issue, it's estimated that more than half, and perhaps up to three-quarters, of women will have a yeast infection at so Make Your Diet Last in 2019 01/14/2019 07:00pm • What was your New Year's resolution? Did you try a diet that requires a ton of effort? If so: Stop complicating things! Simplicity is what you should strive for in order for your healthy efforts to become everlasting. Each New Year offers an opportunity to hit the refresh button. Instead of fad die CES 'transforms the future' with AI, 5G, self-driving cars 01/14/2019 05:49pm • LAS VEGAS -- CES has long been the domain -- and the playground -- of the futurist. While it's always fun to get a look at "what is," it's a glimpse toward "what’s yet to come" that continues to attract visitors to the world’s most dynamic showcase of technology and innovation at the Consumer Medication-Free Ways to Treat Parkinson's Disease 01/10/2019 07:00pm • People with Parkinson's disease, the incurable neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, have few options for medical treatment. Prescription medications can help manage symptoms, and an implantable device ( a deep brain stimulator) can help control tremors -- the hallmark of the condition. Athletes Can Thrive on Plant-Based Diets 01/10/2019 07:00pm • Athletes are always looking for a competitive edge -- and that could mean swearing off meat. Elite athletes from Olympians to NFL linebackers are adopting vegan or vegetarian diets for improved performance, quicker recovery and overall health. Even if you're into running half-marathons or otherwise Rollable TVs and butler robots: Gadgets that caught our eye at CES 2019 01/09/2019 07:23pm • A visit to CES, the annual consumer electronics show, is like wandering through 2.7 million square feet of a SkyMall catalog. The gadget convention in Las Vegas is packed with thousands of companies showing off their futuristic devices. Some products are innovative; others will never make it to s How to Train for a Marathon 01/09/2019 07:00pm • For most of his life, Ryan Patena ran and dreamed. As a child, he ran for fun. In high school, he ran on the cross-country and track teams in La Grange, Illinois. When he became a young man, Patena ran in 5-kilometer and shorter distance races. Meanwhile, he dreamed of one day running a marathon, wh