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What Happens to Your Body During Ovulation 02/09/2023 07:00pm • What happens to your body during ovulation?Understanding how your menstrual cycle works will improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant. It is important to know when ovulation occurs, when intercourse should take place and factors that can affect fertility.A menstrual cycle is the body's 22 Sustainable Building Materials to Consider for Your Home 02/09/2023 07:00pm • The visible and devastating effects of climate change have many consumers trying to reduce their carbon footprint and make more conscious shopping decisions. In some cases, it's small efforts like buying metal straws in place of plastic ones, and in other cases consumers are making big changes like How to Spot the Signs of High Blood Pressure 02/08/2023 07:00pm • High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often considered a "silent killer" because it doesn't cause obvious signs or symptoms that individuals or doctors can readily identify by observation alone. "Most people who have high blood pressure don't actually know that they have it," says Dr. Nandita Sco The Healthiest Chocolate Breakfasts to Try Now 02/08/2023 07:00pm • February is a month to celebrate your love of chocolate. Not only is it National Chocolate Month, but February 9 is also Chocolate Day. To help you celebrate this much-loved ingredient, here are some of my favorite ways to add chocolatey goodness to my day -- starting with breakfast. A balanced firs 9 Top Rolling Duffel Bags for 2023 02/08/2023 07:00pm • Rolling duffel bags combine the pliability of a duffel bag with the wheeled functionality of a piece of carry-on luggage or a checked suitcase. The combination provides a durable travel style that can easily be packed with travel essentials and adventure gear, then checked or put into an overhead bi Best Peer-to-Peer Lending Websites for Investors 02/08/2023 07:00pm • When fixed income just doesn't cut it, some investors turn to peer-to-peer lending platforms for above-market returns. Peer-to-peer lending platforms have grown from a few startups in 2014 into a multibillion-dollar industry, with some analysts estimating it'll be worth more than $804 billion by 203 Montgomery Co. raises awareness on teen dating violence 02/06/2023 10:05pm • Tuesday, Feb. 7 is #WearOrangeday, an effort to show solidarity with victims of teen dating violence and to raise awareness about the topic. Montgomery County, Maryland, is joining in with resources for families and teens alike. The numbers are jarring: One in three adolescents is experiencing so Accepted to Multiple Medical Schools? 6 Factors to Weigh 02/06/2023 07:00pm • If you have been accepted at just one medical school, congratulations. Your decision is likely made for you. However, if you have been accepted to more than one school, you have another decision to make: "Which school is right for me?" My advice is to create a spreadsheet where you can lay out, side Healthy Carbs to Eat 02/06/2023 07:00pm • Some weight loss diets curtail carbohydrates, but some carbs can be healthy. Carbohydrates get a bad rap. Some popular weight loss diets -- like the keto diet and the South Beach diet -- call for severely limiting your carb consumption.But it would be inaccurate to label all carbs as disadvantageous Dirty Keto vs. Clean Keto: What Is the Difference? 02/06/2023 07:00pm • In fitness and nutrition circles, the term clean has gained a specific meaning in recent years. No longer just a word used to describe a crisp, white T-shirt fresh out of the laundry, clean now refers to all manner of food items and diets. Even specific eating patterns, such as the ketogenic diet, h 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 02/06/2023 07:00pm • Set your holding period to "forever" with these low-risk, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.The "Oracle of Omaha" Warren Buffett once famously said "our favorite holding period is forever." What Buffett meant by this was that investors who owned high-quality stocks should maintain a long-term perspecti How to Address a Low GPA in Law School Applications 02/05/2023 07:00pm • No pressure, but grades are perhaps the most important single factor in law school admissions. Straight-A students may not be shoo-ins for success in law or in life, but law schools consider undergraduate grades to be a reliable indicator of academic potential. Law schools see students with good gra Gallbladder Diet: What to Eat and Avoid for Optimal Health 02/05/2023 07:00pm • Everyone is familiar with heart-healthy diets, but what about gallbladder-healthy diets? There are very few diet and recipe books on the topic, but including nutrient-rich foods in your diet will keep this pear-shaped organ in good health. 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