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Affordable Ways to Relieve Stress and Unwind 10/08/2020 12:00am • Feeling stressed lately? With an overwhelming news cycle, ongoing global pandemic and ordinary day-to-day stressors, plenty of people are feeling burnt out. Self-care has become a big business in recent years as wellness brands and influencers push products and services designed to make you feel be 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Michigan 10/07/2020 12:00am • Whether you're honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or just itching for a weekend away with your partner, Michigan has you covered. While many venture to Michigan for its proximity to the Great Lakes, the shoreside cities aren't the only places in the state that exude romance. There are lovely Should you take a mental health day? 10/06/2020 10:00am • A mental health day is a day taken off from work for the purpose of de-stressing or recovering from burnout. While you may wonder whether it's appropriate to schedule time out of the office if you aren't physically ill, it's important to recognize when you've reached your limit mentally and emotiona Working from home has some starting to hate their jobs 10/05/2020 10:51am • A lot of people who���ve been working from home since the coronavirus pandemic have grown to like it, but not everyone. Research firm The Martec Group surveyed 1,214 employees at U.S. companies across the country, and found people who work from home fall into four categories: 16% are ���thri Why the number of cyclists, walkers hit by cars is likely to rise in coming months 10/05/2020 03:55am • The fall and approaching winter mean days are getting shorter, and traffic safety advocates note that 76% of pedestrian deaths happen after dark. That means a spike in the number of pedestrians and cyclists struck is probably on the way. "Visibility is really key for pedestrians," said Maryland M Pandemic-related cleaning products are posing increased risk to kids 09/29/2020 04:25pm • The combination of distracted parents and the use of pandemic-related cleaning products is leading to increased dangers for kids at home, the advocacy group Safe Kids Worldwide said. "Parents and caregivers balancing several priorities of home, work and virtual learning is leading to gaps in supe Puberty in a pandemic? It's not all bad news, experts say 09/29/2020 02:58am • For many, the pandemic has scrambled any sense of passing time. Parents and pediatricians know better: Babies turn into toddlers, who turn into elementary school students, who eventually hit puberty. Kids grow up no matter what happens in the outside world. "I have a number of patients who have g How to Prepare for the LSAT on a Budget 09/28/2020 12:00am • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post. "I plan to train myself for taking the LSA Q&A: How to handle technology issues with online school 09/26/2020 12:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Across the U.S., the pandemic has forced students to attend virtual school to prevent spread of the coronavirus. But the more we rely on technology, the bigger the consequences when gadgets or internet service let us down. Technology being technology, all sorts of things can go How to prevent fires at home as weather gets chilly 09/24/2020 03:47am • As those chilly, crisp fall nights have you adjusting the thermostat, making more hot meals or maybe even having candles on the table, a Montgomery County, Maryland, fire official urges caution. All of those things can also spark fires, and Pete Piringer, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Advice for parents on kids' virtual schoolwork: 'Leave the quality up to the teacher' 09/23/2020 12:15pm • This story is part of ���Parenting in a Pandemic,��� WTOP���s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with child care, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. For many parents, the stress of juggling work from home and their children's virtual learning is overwhelming. But one Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes 09/21/2020 12:00am • Caring for older people with dementia who are living in nursing homes can sometimes be a challenging endeavor. One particular area of concern is the use of antipsychotic medications in treating older adults with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia when behaviors associated with those conditions Finding Silver Linings When Things Look Bleak 09/17/2020 12:00am • It seems like we've all been suffering in one way or another. Between issues of politics, pandemic and prejudice, it feels like our United States is anything but united, and the routines we used to rely upon have been turned upside down. At times like this, we have to dig deep to find the silver li Strategy shows promise in preventing military suicides 09/15/2020 05:27pm • People who serve in the military are about 21% more likely to die by suicide than civilians, but a leading national expert says one prevention strategy is showing particular promise. "Thus far, the most promising results come from a treatment called brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide How to Invest If You're Starting Your Retirement Savings at 40 09/11/2020 12:00am • Turning 40 puts investing for retirement in the spotlight. Time in the market -- as opposed to timing the market -- is one of the keys to investing wisely for retirement. Being late to the party can cost you. "The biggest challenge when saving for retirement later in life is overcoming the lost time