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FOOD FIGHT: Derek McGinty Gets A Special Kind of Fridge Intervention
Anita Brikman invades co-anchor Derek McGinty's refrigerator to see if she can help him change his scary kitchen ways.  
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Herschel Walker Talks About His Mental Illness
Walker's new book discusses his struggle with Disassociative Identity Disorder 
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Patty Duke Honored in Washington
Actress is receiving recognition for her work in film and television 
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ANITA WORKS OUT WITH THE DC UNITED
The DC United took some time out of their busy schedules to work out with Anita. 
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Melting the Fat Away
Looking to lose a little weight? There's a new machine in our area that promises to smooth out some of the cellulite.  
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"Local Boy's Recovery From Accident Inspires Others"
Charles Reges is your typical 4th grader. He loves sports and spending time with his friends and family. But for the 9 year old, an outing to Potomac Village for a haircut and ice-cream almost took that all away.  
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Foods To Help You Lose Weight
Nutritionist Alana Sugar shares more foods that will help you lose weight.
 
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"THE FIFTEEN MINUTE MEAL"
Personal Chef Tianna Feaster shares with viewers her recipe for a "15 Minute Meal" and simple tips for cooking. 
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The Clothesline Project at Children's National Medical Center
Often the news of the day is about the effects of violence, people shot, lives lost and families grieving. A project that hopes to bhelp break the cycle of violence and abuse by giving teenagers affected a unique way to express themselves. hopes to help break the cyle of violence and abuse... by giving teenagers affected a unique way to express themselves.
 
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Djimon Hounsou Brings Attention To Homeless Youth
One Hollywood actor is helping bring to light the homeless youth experience by sharing his own personal story.  
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ANITA TAKES AN "AQUA DANCE" CLASS
Anita makes a splash when she checks out an "Aqua Dance class at Tenley Sport and Health.  
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Larry King Shares His Heart
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation annual fundraising gala is being held in Washington, DC at the Ritz Carlton, Washington, D.C.  
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Living Well Spotlight: Hairspray
The face behind Edna Turnbald shares what it means to Live Well!  
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"Child Biters"
It can be upsetting and embarrassing when a child bites someone, but experts say there are ways to stop the behavior" 
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Anita Spends a Day at the Circus
"Living Well" takes you inside the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus. Anchor Anita Brickman found out what it really takes to make it under the big top.  
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Prescription Costs: Consumer Compare
Buying medicine these days is like buying a plane ticket. Prices vary from day to day and from pharmacy to pharmacy. 
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Sex Therapists And Sex Addicts Shed Light On Sexual Scandal
A Washington DC sex therapist says sex addiction is common among Washington's powerful.  
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Wireless Device Could Alert Doctors You're Having a Heart Attack
New technologies proposed by a United Kingdom group outline ideas for using wireless devices in the medical world. 
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