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How not to grow a pumpkin and other gardening tips 09/28/2018 06:31am • Orchids to ogle next weekend Mark your calendars for next weekend: That's when the annual National Capital Orchid Society's show and sale returns to dazzle us with one of the best free events in the area. As it has for the past several years, the Orchid Extravaganza will be held at Behnke’s Nu Is someone at the door? What to know about video doorbells 09/28/2018 05:57am • Q: What should I know before deciding between Ring and Nest as my video doorbell? Installing a video doorbell is very easy and has many benefits, which often leads to the purchase of other "smart devices," so doing a little homework on the options as well as the platforms they use is important. Which Doctor Can Help Me With Obesity? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • No matter how much we wish it weren't true, the scale doesn't lie: Americans are overweight and getting heavier each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.8 percent -- more than 93 million -- adults in the U.S. are obese. The obesity rate in America has spiked over th 6 grocery store games you can play with your kids 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Ever since my kids were big enough to sit up in a grocery cart, they came to the supermarket with me. Sure, it wasn't always stress-free or efficient (especially when I had three tykes in tow), but neither is taking kids to school -- and both activities, in my view, are critical for raising healthy, What Is a Geriatric Emergency Department? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Nobody loves an emergency room visit, least of all older patients. Everything about the ER experience can be more challenging for older adults. Time in the waiting room is harder to tolerate: You're cold and they've run out of blankets. If you're confused or disoriented, the harsh lighting, bursts Seniors: Traveling Abroad? Consider These Recommendations 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Retirement brings many opportunities to enjoy leisure time. Americans spend a tremendous amount of time visiting family and friends and taking in sights around and out of this country. For many individuals, these are times that bring fond memories and are extremely enjoyable. To keep the good times What to Do About Walking Pneumonia 09/26/2018 08:00pm • It comes on like a nagging cold and cough -- and it won't quit. You're half-surprised because cold and flu season isn't in full swing yet, though the flu vaccine is available. Also, you're able to be up and around, but still the symptoms are no joke, and you're not sure what to make of them. While Can Expectant Mothers Manage C-Section Pain With Less Opioids? Yes 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Becoming a new mom is supposed to be a joyous and exciting time. However, it can be overshadowed by the risks that come with the over-prescription of opioids following childbirth, specifically cesarean sections. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, 1 in every 300 women What Are Nootropics? 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Jack Cruz works as a trainer. And a stunt actor. And an investor. And a music promoter. Oh, and by day he's a product specialist in the tech industry. "I don't like monotony," says the 43-year-old in Austin, Texas. "I like changing my day up on a daily basis." But how, exactly, does he do it? Sure, Washington National Opera presents 'Opera in the Outfield' at Nats Park 09/26/2018 01:00am • WASHINGTON — You know what they say — it's not over until the Bryce Harper sings. Well, No. 34 isn't actually going to be there, but you can watch opera at Nationals Park as the Washington National Opera presents the annual "Opera in the Outfield" on Saturday night. "We've done this f Everything You Know About Obesity Is Not Wrong 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Last week, HuffPost published a story called, " Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong." In it, the author, Michael Hobbes, weaves science and people's stories together to challenge popular perceptions about obesity. He reports that obesity is not necessarily tied to poor health, and that people The Hierarchy of Headaches 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Headaches, like back pain, are a universal human phenomenon that just about every adult has experienced at some point in time and can relate to. From the dull twinges to the nausea-inducing pounders, headaches can run the gamut. The Headache Society has cataloged and classified more than 150 primar Should We Rely on Artificial Intelligence to Provide Advice About Cancer? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • It seems almost every day there's exciting news coming out about the promise of artificial intelligence to cure cancer. Just a few examples of the pace of discovery and the hope attached to these types of technological developments include a recent study detailing how a machine-learning technique co 9 Health Care ETFs to Buy for Growth 09/25/2018 08:00pm • There are several ways to invest in health care.Though the S&P 500 continues to set new highs like clockwork, many investors worry about their portfolios. Markets will be tested by the trade war with China, insurance stocks will be hurt by Hurricane Florence, and there's constant trepidation abo 10 Universities That Charge Out-of-State Students the Least 09/24/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: