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Best Jobs That Allow You to Travel 08/17/2022 08:00pm • Satisfy your wanderlust with these travel jobs.Seeing the country -- or the world -- doesn't have to be something you only do on vacation. There are plenty of traveling jobs that make it easy to earn money while also satisfying your wanderlust. We sorted through all the top career choices in our 202 Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder 08/17/2022 08:00pm • As the daylight hours get shorter and the cold weather blows in, some people begin to feel the "winter blues." For some individuals, these feelings can become overwhelming and have a detrimental impact on daily living. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression directly tied to the What to Do With a Mechanical Engineering Degree 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Understanding how and why machines work isn't necessarily intuitive. Some devices that seem simple on the surface, such as conveyor belts, actually rely on intricate technology and precise handiwork. A mechanical engineering degree teaches someone how to build contraptions with moving parts, ranging What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder? 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Grief is a natural response to losing a loved one that often causes intense yearning, longing and preoccupation with the person who died, along with sadness, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Over time, grief changes and usually subsides with support of family and friends. While grief and mourning are 7 Best Defensive Stocks in a Bear Market 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Many investors still prefer stable, defensive stocks in 2022.This summer, oil prices have rolled back and the S&P 500 has rallied from its recent lows. But many investors are still worried. There are signs that business and consumer spending are still weakening as we enter the all-important four Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Athletes 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that was brought into the national spotlight by high-profile professional athletes who suffered from its initial debilitating effects. Whether it's a basketball player unable to accurately shoot a jumper or a pitcher unable to spot a fastball, thoracic outlet What college students should know about monkeypox as they return to campus 08/16/2022 08:06am • As college and university students return to campus, hopeful of a return to "normal" with COVID-19 cases lessening in severity, public health experts want to make sure young adults help prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus. "A college environment certainly can be a high-risk environment for Pros, Cons of Declaring a Medical School Specialty 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Choosing a specialty is one of the most exciting yet difficult tasks for medical students. With more than 120 specialties and subspecialties, future doctors have a wide range of options to choose from and many factors to consider when making their final decision. Some premedical students have a spec A Guide to Calling in Sick 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Calling in sick can be a source of anxiety for workers who wonder when to call, what to say and how to say it. They may question if they are truly sick enough to take the day off or worry it will reflect poorly on them to miss work. "First, there is a worry about the work they are going to miss," sa What DC region parents are most concerned about as kids go back to school 08/15/2022 03:42pm • As D.C.-area parents and children get ready to start school and settle in to their new routines this fall, a recent survey found that parents are worried about their kids' mental health, and a local doctor has advice to help allay their concerns. The MedStar Health back-to-school survey, conducte How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic 08/13/2022 07:19am • Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car in for maintenance can be stressful. Jessica Chou knows that stress -- and how it can be compounded by gender stereotypes around car knowledge. When she was younger, she Data Doctors: Fixing Google Maps' navigation lag 08/12/2022 12:50pm • Q: I’m using Google Maps for driving directions in an unfamiliar city and it’s lagging, which is causing me to miss my turns. Is there a fix? A: Despite all the attempts to compete with Google in the mapping world, the sheer amount of data that’s been accumulated along with various real-tim Pig skin protein gives sight back to 14 blind people 08/12/2022 08:57am • Twenty people who were blind or on the verge of being so have had some or all of their sight restored thanks to a food industry byproduct — pig skin. Researchers from Linköping University and LinkoCare Life Sciences AB were able to give the group their vision back with a special corneal im How to Rewire Your Brain for Healing 08/11/2022 08:00pm • "Mind over matter" may sound like hocus-pocus to some. Yet, when you understand the incredible power of your brain, you'll begin to see that your mind truly does have the ability to change your reality. Scientific evidence proves your brain actually has pathways related to any medical condition that A Guide to Accelerated, 3-Year Medical Schools 08/11/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring doctors who are highly qualified for medical school admission and have earned stellar grades in premed classes may want to consider earning their medical degree in three years rather than four, allowing them to save a year of tuition, fees and living expenses. Over the past decade, an incre