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Sundowning Syndrome: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms 02/15/2023 07:00pm • For many of our elderly loved ones, late afternoons and evenings are filled with panic, confusion and behavioral changes. It's called sundowning. A broad term for behavioral disturbances that commonly peak later in the day -- though they can occur at other times -- sundowning can be especially unset DC-area water system starting 'spring cleaning' early 02/15/2023 01:32pm • Spring is coming early for one drinking water system, with impacts on the District, Arlington County and Fairfax County. Starting Monday, Feb. 20, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a months-long annual Washington Aqueduct treatment. Until May 15, the water's usual treatment will be s NextGen Bar Exam: What to Know 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Similar to licensure exams for doctors, certified public accountants, nurses and pilots, the purpose of the bar exam is to ensure that law school graduates are prepared to competently and ethically serve the public. "It's basically public protection and some sort of stamp of approval, if you will, f Blueprint supporters rally to tell Maryland lawmakers to ‘fully fund’ the education reform plan 02/14/2023 06:56am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Attendees pose for a picture at a “Blueprint Day” celebration and rally Feb. 13 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. The Maryland General A MCAT Study Tips for Nontraditional Students 02/13/2023 07:00pm • The Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, is one of the most difficult and stressful exams that a medical school applicant has to take, and the score can have a significant influence on acceptance to -- or rejection from -- med school. Most applicants have spent several years preparing for the ex High Paying Jobs Without a Degree 02/13/2023 07:00pm • You don't need a four-year degree to score these jobs.There are many options for high-paying jobs without getting an expensive college education. The jobs on this list require a high school diploma, and some are accessible with postsecondary education and training. Others require certification or a Damar Hamlin says he's 'great' physically but 'working through things' emotionally 02/13/2023 10:27am • Six weeks after he experienced a cardiac arrest on the football field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he's "doing great" physically but is "still working through things" emotionally. Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle in the first quarter of a game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Recognizing the Early Symptoms of Dementia 02/12/2023 07:00pm • Dementia is common. The World Health Organization reports that currently, more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia and 10 million new cases are diagnosed every year. Here in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.5 million adults are U.Md. no longer requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination 02/10/2023 06:14pm • Students and the campus community at the University of Maryland will no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, effective Thursday. Widely available vaccines and other treatments, as well as a population that has reached a "sufficient level of immunity," have reduced the impact of the Data Doctors: Why scammers love gift cards 02/10/2023 05:41pm • Q: How and why are gift cards used by scammers to steal money? A: Using gift cards is one of scammers' favorite methods to extract money from victims for a variety of reasons. They are available everywhere, easy to buy, easy to use and generally impossible to trace. The lack of recourse for vi Nasty norovirus making kids, teens sick in DC region 02/10/2023 04:15pm • Having a Super Bowl party this weekend? Well, hosts may want to reconsider. Fairfax County, Virginia's health department warned that the norovirus is hitting the D.C. region hard, and it's making kids very sick. The gastrointestinal virus, which usually lasts one to three days, is most commonly s 'That’s my type of beautiful': What it means to be Ms. Wheelchair Maryland in her own words 02/09/2023 10:37pm • In the course of her 9-to-5 life, Chandra Smith of Laurel, Maryland, is like so many others around the DMV — a federal employee sitting behind a computer. But last month, she added another title to her résumé: Ms. Wheelchair Maryland. Not many people even know such a title exists, and she What Happens to Your Body During Ovulation 02/09/2023 07:00pm • What happens to your body during ovulation?Understanding how your menstrual cycle works will improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant. It is important to know when ovulation occurs, when intercourse should take place and factors that can affect fertility.A menstrual cycle is the body's How MedStar is improving patient recovery after thoracic surgery 02/09/2023 01:46pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Patient recovery after surgery may seem like something discussed after a procedure in completed, however, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, it’s part of initial planning so that patients face better long-term clinical outcome How to Spot the Signs of High Blood Pressure 02/08/2023 07:00pm • High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often considered a "silent killer" because it doesn't cause obvious signs or symptoms that individuals or doctors can readily identify by observation alone. "Most people who have high blood pressure don't actually know that they have it," says Dr. Nandita Sco