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How to stay limber and safe while exercising outside this season 12/27/2023 05:09pm • During the week between Christmas and New Years, exercising might be the last thing on some peoples' minds. But doctors say getting out in the elements can be good for you — if you take the proper steps this winter. “Patients will often, you know, stop exercising or significantly reduce th How to keep your skin glowing this winter 12/27/2023 05:16am • Between the cold outside and the heat inside, these months can be tough on skin. But doctors say adopting a few simple practices can keep you hydrated and youthful in winter. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable in your own skin this time of year, D.C.-area dermatologists said it’s becaus Emergency room doctor unveils the most dangerous toys this season 12/24/2023 06:10am • In less than 24 hours kids everywhere will begin tearing into toys from their wish list. But before that happens, one D.C.-area doctor suggested some ways to play it safe and avoid a Christmas trip to the emergency room. Dr. Sarah Ash Combs, an emergency medicine physician and director of outreac Data Doctors: Does my computer need more RAM? 12/22/2023 09:24pm • Q: How can I tell if my laptop needs more RAM? A: Random Access Memory (RAM) is often called the "best bang for the buck" upgrade for most laptop or desktop computers. It can provide an immediate and noticeable improvement in performance while being more cost-effective than upgrading other vit Eating healthy this holiday season? Doctors warn of 'silent killer' — cholesterol 12/22/2023 11:19am • The holiday season is in full swing, and with many in the D.C. area preparing to indulge in Christmas feasts, doctors want you to know you can have it both ways when it comes to health — it's possible to both indulge and stay healthy with festive food and drinks. "It's OK to indulge in some of Why using melatonin to help sleep isn't always the best thing for your child's health 12/22/2023 12:18am • As families travel out of town for the holidays, parents may be tempted to use melatonin to help their children adjust for sleep. But D.C.-area doctors say you might want to think twice before doing this. "I think that screen time has a lot to do with it," said Dr. Christina Brown, a pediatric ph Are you too sick to travel? A local doctor explains what symptoms to look for before canceling your trip 12/21/2023 01:54pm • If you're traveling for the holidays and start to feel sick, you may be worried about whether you should cancel your trip. WTOP spoke with a local doctor for details on what symptoms you should watch out for when making your decision. If all you have is a stuffy or runny nose that is two or three Maryland doctor explains how 'holiday heart syndrome' is a real thing 12/20/2023 09:13pm • Holiday heart syndrome might sound like it's something out of a holiday rom-com, but Dr. Michael Chen, an interventional cardiologist with Adventist HealthCare, told WTOP in an interview that "it's real." Chen, medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Adventist HealthCare at Statins: What to know about the medication and why women may be shrugging them off 12/20/2023 01:11pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Statins help millions of people manage their high cholesterol, and are the most common drug class of prescriptions in America. More than 40 million adults take them, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Still, there are many people †New medical facility aimed at moms-to-be coming to Prince George's Co. 12/18/2023 01:37pm • Coming to Prince George’s County, Maryland: A medical facility doing more to keep moms-to-be and their babies alive, healthy and close to home. When it comes to having babies, many women in Prince George’s County have to go out of the county to get the medical care they need. “Eight out This new DC-area hospital is a one-stop shop for women's health care 12/18/2023 04:14am • In less than a year, doctors at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia, planned, built, and opened the D.C. area's only one-stop health care center for women. The goal of the new Charlotte Stump Benjamin Center is to make appointments and follow-ups easy and convenient for women, said Dr. Kelly Orzech Here's why you should let your doctor know if you use cannabis products 12/17/2023 04:33pm • Are you having surgery in the new year? While marijuana may help with pain management afterward, it could be a problem before the procedure. “In the surgical world, there's some concerns with increases in marijuana use and their impact on anesthesia," said Dr. Kaitlin Mirkin, a bariatric surgeo How a family buying 'too many wreaths' created Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery 12/17/2023 04:40am • Tens of thousands of people honored members of the armed forces that have been laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with Wreaths Across America on Saturday. This annual event would not have been started without a surplus of wreaths back in 1992. “We bought too many wreaths and it Data Doctors: How to make Windows 11 look more like Windows 10 12/15/2023 02:55pm • Q: My computer seems to have upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and I’m confused by the different look and feel. Is there any way to make it look more like Windows 10? A: When it comes to our computers and smartphones, even minor changes can be somewhat disorienting, especially if the icon 'These issues are personal': Maryland to expand overdose prevention beyond opioids 12/14/2023 03:11pm • Fentanyl and other types of opioids drive most of the overdoses in the state of Maryland, but as Gov. Wes Moore noted, not all of them. On Thursday, he announced a new executive order aimed at broadening the effort put into helping those battling substance abuse. Of those who spoke, the governor,