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What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19? 09/03/2020 12:00am • There is a common misconception that people who come down with COVID-19 experience one of two disease courses: They have minimal or no symptoms that clear up in a week, or they get extremely ill and either die or recover after receiving intensive care treatment. But now that the coronavirus has bee What Project Managers Do and How to Choose a Project Management MBA Program 09/03/2020 12:00am • A person who takes pride in his or her organizational and people skills may enjoy a career as a project manager, a business professional who often oversees major corporate initiatives and complex group assignments. One way to prepare for this type of career is to earn an MBA degree. Some business s Groups most affected by pandemic-related loneliness, anxiety, depression 09/02/2020 08:39pm • Part of the evolving picture of what's known about the coronavirus includes who is suffering most when it comes to mental health, and experts tracking the findings are offering tips to help build resilience. "Mental distress, feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression have increased during th Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine 09/02/2020 09:03am • Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal. While one or more options could be available toward the end of this year or early next, the path to delivering vaccines to 330 million people remains unclear for the local health offici Wearing masks made of jerseys makes days better for ER doctor, former DC United defender 09/02/2020 04:22am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'dd60e721-f02e-4137-893c-a903e7a671cb' }).render("33361536b1dc5733");}); Former D.C. United defender Robbie Russel 7 Best Stock Market Sectors to Invest in for 2020 09/02/2020 12:00am • Stock market sector winners and losers for the rest of 2020.This year, the pandemic has upended the stock market. It created winners and losers not only among individual companies but also among the 11 S&P 500 sectors. For example, the energy sector is by far the worst-performing sector of the i 12 Before and After Workout Tips to Boost Results 09/02/2020 12:00am • Get the most out of your workouts.By now, we've all gotten the message that we should be exercising more for better health and well-being. But did you know that there are certain things you can do to make your workouts even more effective and efficient? The following 12 strategies can help you make On International Overdose Awareness Day, stories of breaking addiction 08/31/2020 10:06pm • When he was only a middle schooler, Ed Gadson made a decision that began a decades-long battle. “I made a choice to stick a needle in my arm, and it would be almost 50 years before I put that needle down,” he said. Inside that needle was heroin. Gadson said that decision led to a life with Post-Stroke Depression: How to Cope 08/31/2020 12:00am • When a person has a stroke, blood supply is interrupted and lost to an area of the brain. This can lead to a range of challenges that can persist well after the initial crisis has passed. While some of the symptoms can be more readily apparent to the outside observer (i.e. slurred speech, weakness What to Expect From Your Employer's Health Plan in 2021 08/31/2020 12:00am • The financial and health care challenges from COVID-19 make health insurance decisions even more important this year. Large employers are finalizing their health plans for 2021, and smaller companies are making decisions about cost and coverage now. The first glimpse into next year's plans shows a What to Eat for an Injury 08/31/2020 12:00am • I've always found physical activity to be my stress release. Walking, running and finding outdoor places that are not crowded to do something positive and healthy for myself. The past few months have provided the gift of less structure, which meant more time to move. Unfortunately, overuse resulted DC's Howard University mourns death of alumnus Chadwick Boseman 08/29/2020 03:07pm • Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick (left) presenting Chadwick Boseman (right) an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, before the 2018 commencement event where Boseman spoke. (Courtesy Howard University) Before the world became familiar with actor Chadwick Boseman and his portraya Reward increased for info on deadly Md. shooting of pregnant woman, baby 08/28/2020 02:00pm • Howard County police Chief Lisa Myers joined the family of Rabiah Ahmad and the Council on American-Islamic Relations at a news conference Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (Courtesy Howard County police) The reward has increased for information about the shooting death of a pregnant woman in Columbia, Mar Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be first Black woman to join ISS crew 08/28/2020 01:29pm • ▶ Watch Video: Female astronaut prepares to make her mark on history NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will soon make history, becoming the first Black woman to live and work long-term aboard the International Space Station. Her flight is scheduled for 2021. NASA announced this week that Hogan unveils new metrics, encourages Md. schools to reopen doors 08/28/2020 02:22am • Saying that continued full closure of in-person instruction in Maryland public schools was “simply not acceptable,” Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday unveiled a new set of coronavirus metrics that he said would allow all school systems to reopen their doors to students. Given the new metrics, Hoga