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10 Tips for Avoiding Acid Reflux 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Millions of people experience heartburn not only during the holidays, but year-round. Have you ever indulged a little too much at a holiday buffet? Devoured a creamy dessert that was too rich for your digestive system? Enjoyed deep-fried chicken, only to pay the price as soon as you consumed the las If I'm Safer Staying Off Opioids, What Alternatives for Pain Are There? 11/04/2018 07:00pm • News of the growing opioid crisis has become inescapable. Daily reports of lives ruined and lives lost to opioids dominate headlines -- with addictions that started with a legitimate prescription for pain killers being an oft-cited reason for the downward spiral into overdose. The Centers for Disea Evaluate How These Soft Factors Might Impact Your Law School Admissions Chances 11/04/2018 07:00pm • A lot of factors go into consideration when an admissions committee evaluates a law school application. Many are obvious, such as GPA, LSAT scores, personal statement, letters of recommendation and resume. Many, however, are unaware that there are other aspects of an applicant that don't necessaril A Primer on Talking Politics at Work 11/04/2018 07:00pm • During contentious election seasons, political debate permeates the air, making it tempting to engage co-workers in conversations about campaigns and candidates. Many companies discourage this kind of discourse, however, because it can distract from work and raise topics that offend some employees. Why college football players are still dying preventable deaths 11/02/2018 01:09pm • WASHINGTON — When University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair collapsed during a workout last spring, doctors who are experts in the field say his death was 100 percent preventable. And yet, it’s not the anomaly you might think it is, either. Since the year 2000, more than 30 college Have a rental property? Here's how to stay connected with smart devices 11/01/2018 11:39pm • Q: What types of remote monitoring devices would you recommend I consider for my vacation rental property? The variety of affordable devices available for property owners to remotely monitor and manage their rental units has become a bit overwhelming. There are a couple of infrastructure considerat Together We Can: Coming Together to Heal When There Is No Cure 11/01/2018 08:00pm • On a chilly recent night in the middle of the heartland, a football game was going to be played. The school is known for agriculture, pharmacy, engineering, and nursing. On this night however, they were going for a chance to be known as something completely different. On this night they would be fa Aging Bodies and Nimble Minds Can Go Together 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Remember the jump-to-conclusions mat in the movie "Office Space?" Maybe there should be a square for concluding: "My parent's signs of normal aging must mean dementia is around the corner." In truth, for most adults 65 years or older, that just isn't the case. In 2012, about 9 percent of U.S. senio Can Radon Exposure Cause Breast Cancer? 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease, meaning that it can arise from a number of different causes. For roughly 5 to 10 percent of people, it's the result of an inherited mutation on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene or another genetic mutation. "By simple math, some 90 percent of breast cancers happen b The Costs of Entering Hospice Care 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In 2016, more than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries died while receiving hospice care, according to data compiled by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. "Few people know that hospice is not just for the patient, but for the family," says Edo Banach, president and CEO of NHPCO, a n 11 Foods and Beverages That May Promote Calm 10/31/2018 08:00pm • Some foods and beverages can help promote feelings of calm and combat anxiety. Do you ever feel anxious, jittery or uneasy? Many people do at any given time, and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Anxiety inc Are You Fit Enough to Be a Football Ref? 10/31/2018 08:00pm • The night before game day, Gus Morris lays out his uniform, eats a meal that emphasizes carbs (think pasta with shrimp) and, like most days of the year, turns out the lights by 10 p.m. "Rest is really important," he says. Come morning, it's peanut butter and banana toast for breakfast, a turkey san Crash survivor, leaders welcome Indian Head Highway speed camera 10/31/2018 03:01pm • FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Speed camera ticketing is now in effect along Indian Head Highway at the intersection of Old Fort Road in Prince George's County. The decision comes as traffic fatalities along the busy stretch — known as one of the deadliest corridors in the region — continue to occur. Lawmakers examining role of politics in state hiring 10/31/2018 12:00pm • A Maryland General Assembly committee is digging into concerns about whether politics are playing a role in state hiring. The Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight is seeking more information about state employees at Grade 19 or higher who were vetted by the Governor’s How Can I Find the Best Podiatrist? 10/30/2018 08:00pm • One of the beauties of modern medicine is that from head to toe, there's a doctor out there who's well-versed in how to care for every inch of the human body. And when it comes to the often overlooked but perennially hard-working feet, the podiatrist is the doctor tasked with keeping you healthy an