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Data Doctors: Tips for using Windows Task Manager 10/15/2022 05:58am • Q: I’m relatively new to Windows and want to understand when and where I should use the Task Manager utility. A: The Windows Task Manager is a useful troubleshooting tool that begins by showing you what’s currently running and how it may be impacting your computer’s performance. It’s a Medicare Basics: Medicare Coverage Guide 2023 10/12/2022 08:00pm • Medicare is the federal government's health insurance program for people aged 65 or older; younger people with disabilities; people with Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or tra What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? 10/11/2022 08:00pm • In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg fails to implant in a normal position in the uterus where it can develop and thrive. Instead, the pregnancy attaches elsewhere in the reproductive system or body -- usually in the fallopian tube. With an ectopic pregnancy there is no hope of a live, health Evidence-Based Medicine: What Premeds Should Know 10/11/2022 08:00pm • A look at the curricula of different medical schools in the U.S. reveals that most if not all programs incorporate evidence-based medicine, or EBM, in their teaching. Med school applicants may be asked to discuss their understanding of EBM and its implications for patient care in secondary applicati How to Become a Financial Advisor at 40 10/11/2022 08:00pm • Did you want to be a doctor when you were growing up? That's one of the top career aspirations of all children. Boys especially aspire to be professional athletes, while girls aim to be teachers. For all children, veterinarians, musicians and movie stars are tantalizing opportunities, too. However, What Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet? 10/10/2022 08:00pm • What Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet?Autoimmune paleo, or AIP, is a hybrid diet. It combines aspects of elimination diets used to reduce disease-triggering foods with the paleo diet -- the popular plan for meat lovers. In particular, autoimmune paleo is meant to ease symptoms of autoimmune disorders, i What Medicare Does Not Cover 10/10/2022 08:00pm • You may be surprised to discover that budgeting for health care is still necessary once you're on Medicare, especially for those on a limited income. It's important to educate yourself on what is paid for by Medicare so that you're not caught off guard by medical bills. Here are the things that Medi 'Prince George’s Goes Pink' in fight against breast cancer includes month of Maryland events 10/07/2022 09:50pm • The Prince George's Goes Pink campaign, announced Friday, envisions a county without breast cancer — made possible through education, awareness and prevention. “We are so proud to officially launch our Prince George’s Goes Pink initiative because breast cancer is a disease that has impacte Data Doctors: Tips to avoid LinkedIn scams when job searching 10/07/2022 06:56pm • Q: I’ve never used LinkedIn for job searches — what should I watch for so I don’t get scammed? A: LinkedIn is the largest social network for business professionals, which also makes it a common way for scammers to trick those looking for work. They’ll use a host of tricks to get people How women can reduce their risk of getting breast cancer 10/07/2022 09:02am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. About one in eight U.S. women (approximately 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to BreastCancer.org. Even though it is common, there are steps women can take to help lower their risk How to Become a Fertility Specialist 10/06/2022 08:00pm • When individuals or couples struggle with infertility or hope to extend their timeline for bringing children into the world, fertility specialist physicians can provide assistance. These doctors can also perform sterilization operations such as tubal ligations and vasectomies. Future fertility docto 10th District candidates Wexton, Cao trade barbs in second debate in four days 10/06/2022 07:59pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton and Republican challenger Hung Cao traded barbs once again in a 10th Congressional District debate We Washington West Film Festival returns to Tysons with all proceeds going to charity 10/06/2022 12:16am • The nation's capital has plenty of film festivals, but only one gives all proceeds to charity. The 11th annual Washington West Film Festival returns next week to keep giving back. "We give 100% of our box-office proceeds every year to communities that really need help," Founder Brad Russe Food Safety 101: How to Protect Yourself Against Foodborne Illness 10/05/2022 08:00pm • One in six Americans -- around 48 million people -- will get sick from food poisoning this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFor some people, this manifests as a mild stomach ache that will keep you out of action for a day or two. However, certain strains or infection High-Functioning Depression: the Symptoms and Treatments 10/05/2022 08:00pm • In psychology, mental health is described on a spectrum from depression to flourishing. Along that spectrum, there is a new term called high-functioning depression that is catching on. Certain experts believe that the term comes from a lack of clarity surrounding persistent depressive disorder, whic