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Study shows Marylanders living near BWI Marshall could see medical costs spike 10/12/2022 09:27pm • The constant barrage of noise from planes arriving and taking off at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport could cause more cardiovascular disease, anxiety and low birth weights for its neighbors. A new study released this month by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy discovered that the hidden Loudoun Co. school board to weigh name changes for 10 schools 10/12/2022 10:25am • The Loudoun County School Board has heard from local researchers, who believe 10 current school names should be looked at more closely for Confederate or segregationist associations. The board heard from Stephen Hammond and Larry Branch from the Black History Committee of the Friends of Thomas Ba How Exercising in 3 Dimensions Reduces Injury 10/11/2022 08:00pm • Most cardiorespiratory exercise moves in one direction -- forward. Whether you enjoy running outdoors, performing high-intensity intervals on an elliptical machine or walking on a treadmill, you're moving in what is called the sagittal plane. This means that you are moving in an up/down or forward/b All about Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin with stats and contract info 10/11/2022 05:28pm • All about Alex Ovechkin with stats and contract info originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonEver since making his NHL debut in 2005, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has proven to be the greatest goalscorer the sport has ever seen.The 2004 No. 1 overall pick scored two goals in his first career game Capitals look to carry over strong training camp into regular season 10/11/2022 03:42pm • Caps look to carry over strong training camp into regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonARLINGTON, Va. — The Capitals wrapped up their final day of training camp Tuesday, concluding an exhibition period that went just about as well as they could have hoped. Washington went New generation of weight loss drugs offer promise — at a price 10/11/2022 05:00am • ▶ Watch Video: FDA approves potential game-changer drug for weight loss, but it comes with a hefty price tag Excitement is building about a new generation of drugs that tout the ability to help adults with excess weight shed more pounds than older drugs on the market. Some patients, What Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet? 10/10/2022 08:00pm • What Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet?Autoimmune paleo, or AIP, is a hybrid diet. It combines aspects of elimination diets used to reduce disease-triggering foods with the paleo diet -- the popular plan for meat lovers. In particular, autoimmune paleo is meant to ease symptoms of autoimmune disorders, i 8 Best-Performing Fidelity Funds for Retirement 10/09/2022 08:00pm • These Fidelity funds have standout long-term returns.Investing for retirement doesn't always mean swinging for the fences. Often, keeping expense ratios low, holdings diversified and staying the course can play a much larger role when it comes to the success of your portfolio. It's exceedingly diffi Is a High-Protein Diet Right for Me? 10/09/2022 08:00pm • First, it was the health devotee in your circle who swore by the paleo diet. Then, your social media friends started to convert to diets rich in eggs, nuts, meat and cheese. Suddenly, news headlines declared bacon and burgers were way healthier than pizza and pasta, and even your dad began the Dukan How women can reduce their risk of getting breast cancer 10/07/2022 09:02am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. About one in eight U.S. women (approximately 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to BreastCancer.org. Even though it is common, there are steps women can take to help lower their risk 7 Best Tech ETFs to Buy for 2022 10/06/2022 08:00pm • The largest sector by market capitalization in the S&P 500 index is technology. These are companies involved in the design, manufacturing and sale of electronic products and services. Common examples include software, semiconductor, smartphone, computer, video gaming, cloud networking, social me 8 Ways to Stay Hydrated Besides Drinking Water 10/06/2022 08:00pm • Not enough hydrationAs temperatures soar, so does the risk of becoming dehydrated. "Your fluid needs will go up in the summer and in the hot weather," says Torey Armul, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio. Hydration helps with everything -- from keeping your core body temperature c 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 10/06/2022 08:00pm • Tap into income as a hedge to get through uncertain times.Income investing is one of the most powerful strategies that an individual investor can deploy. If you can generate reliable dividends from your portfolio, you have a kind of insurance policy, or hedge, against modest declines in tough times Food Safety 101: How to Protect Yourself Against Foodborne Illness 10/05/2022 08:00pm • One in six Americans -- around 48 million people -- will get sick from food poisoning this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFor some people, this manifests as a mild stomach ache that will keep you out of action for a day or two. However, certain strains or infection High-Functioning Depression: the Symptoms and Treatments 10/05/2022 08:00pm • In psychology, mental health is described on a spectrum from depression to flourishing. Along that spectrum, there is a new term called high-functioning depression that is catching on. Certain experts believe that the term comes from a lack of clarity surrounding persistent depressive disorder, whic