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7 Strategies to Pay for Graduate School 03/20/2023 08:00pm • Whether a student chooses to enroll in graduate school shortly after completing an undergraduate program or after spending several years in the workforce, earning an advanced degree can be costly. "It's a big life change, especially if you've gone into the workforce and you're coming back to school Orthorexia: The Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Eating and How to Break Free 03/20/2023 08:00pm • Healthy eating is a goal for many people. However, sometimes this avid interest crosses over into an eating disorder called orthorexia nervosa, which is an extreme obsession with healthy eating that often leads to malnutrition and impairs daily functioning. First coined in 1997, the term orthorexia Everything You Need to Know About Claiming a Mileage Tax Deduction 03/20/2023 08:00pm • Claiming a deduction for mileage can be a good way to reduce how much you owe Uncle Sam, but not everyone is eligible to write off their travel as a tax deduction. In the past, taxpayers had more options to deduct mileage and could claim unreimbursed travel while on the job. "That's not deductible a Diseases Similar to MS (Multiple Sclerosis) 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but research suggests that up to 1 in 5 people have been misdiagnosed. MS is an autoimmune disease that disrupts the communication between the brain and the central nervous system, causing the immune system to mistakenl Data Doctors: Facebook's new monthly charge: Hoax or real? 03/17/2023 06:01pm • Q: Is Facebook really getting ready to start charging users? A: The list of hoaxes that have plagued the world’s largest social media platform continues to grow, but one that has persisted for over a decade is that they will start charging everyone to continue using it. One of the more commo DC doctor explains why pregnancy deaths rates among Black women increased since pandemic 03/17/2023 06:50am • A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Black women had a maternal mortality rate nearly three times the rate of white women during the pandemic in 2021. The mortality rate for Black women in 2021 was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate for How Prince William Co. schools is addressing rise in post-pandemic absences 03/16/2023 09:59pm • Almost a quarter of Prince William County Public Schools' 91,000 students missed 10% or more of the first 90 days of the school year, prompting leaders to craft innovative ways to address a rise in chronic absenteeism. In a presentation to the school board Wednesday night, Dr. Michael Neall, the Is Graduate School Worth the Cost? 03/16/2023 08:00pm • Seeking more education may feel like a promising option for gaining skills and increasing job opportunities, but prospective students must first determine whether graduate school is worth the cost. In recent years, increased federal and legislative attention has been paid to the cost of an undergrad Birth, School, Work, delaying Death: The Godfathers' Peter Coyne snuffs lifelong smoking addiction 03/16/2023 05:45am • Great moments in live rock ’n’ roll shows that have been burned into music fans' minds can often become distorted over time, yet Peter Coyne, the singer of The Godfathers, recently confirmed one of my great 9:30 Club memories. It was March 1988, weeks after the British band released their Activities to Help Fight Depression and Improve Your Mood 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Depression is a common mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and loss of interest that negatively impacts how a person feels, thinks and functions. It is one of the biggest mental health issues in the U.S., affecting an estimated 21 million American adults, ac Understanding the Recommendations for COVID-19 Booster Shots 03/15/2023 08:00pm • With all the talk in the past couple of years about COVID vaccines and boosters, it may be confusing to know just when you should get a COVID-19 booster. A lot of that confusion has to do with the new COVID strains that have emerged, as well as the continuously changing vaccination guidelines. Still Should You Get Tested for the BRCA Gene Mutations? 03/15/2023 08:00pm • The BRCA gene, or BReast CAncer gene, plays an essential role in repairing your body's DNA. When there's an abnormality in these genes, however, it greatly increases your risk of developing certain cancers -- most notably breast and ovarian cancer. With genetic testing, you can find out if you carry The pros and cons of year-round school calendars 03/15/2023 01:43am • For most children in the United States, the word "summer" evokes images of a carefree two- to three-month-long escape from the classroom. But that summer break looks different for those on year-round school calendars, also known as balanced school calendars. What Is Year-Round Schooling? School Exercises Trainers Would Never Do 03/14/2023 08:00pm • Proper form is paramount.The human body contains about 650 muscles, all of which actively support movement and the activities of daily living. Exercise can help keep all of these muscles strong. There can be pros and cons, though, to many of the most popular ways we've developed to work out various MCAT Prep: 5 Reasons Psychology and Sociology Courses Can Help 03/13/2023 08:00pm • In a landmark remake of the MCAT exam in 2015, the Association of American Medical Colleges added psychology and sociology content for the first time. Doctors had appealed for the MCAT to be updated for many years in an effort to keep up with a shifting health care landscape. Though the changes were