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Is Napping Good for You? 02/15/2022 07:00pm • The 3 p.m. slump: It happens to everyone at some point. You're at work, post-lunch, it's warm and you're feeling drowsy. But you've still got a few hours to go before you can log out and head home. Many people reach for a cup of coffee or an energy drink when such feelings set in. But it could be th What to Know About Becoming Semi-Vegetarian 02/15/2022 07:00pm • So, you want to be a flexitarian? You know about carnivores. You know about vegetarians and vegans. Did you know there is something in the middle? Known as a semi-vegetarian or flexitarian diet, this eating philosophy stresses the importance of putting vegetables and other plant-based foods at the c How to Invest in Silver as an Inflation Hedge 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Silver is popular with investors as one of the most traded precious metals on the market. The metal has several fundamental factors in its favor, including a combination of reduced supply and strong demand. Plus, interest in silver is strong amid rising demand for nearly all commodities, inflation w Advice for Law School Applicants With STEM Backgrounds 02/13/2022 07:00pm • Applicants with backgrounds in STEM fields -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- have a leg up in law school admissions. Law is increasingly enmeshed with science and technology, and not just in the burgeoning areas of health law, tech law, patent law and environmental law. From for 7 Things to Know About Home Pregnancy Testing 02/13/2022 07:00pm • Pregnant or not pregnant? It's the eternal question that leads many women to turn to home pregnancy testing. It helps to know in advance how these pregnancy tests work so you can use them effectively. Home pregnancy tests measure for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, in your uri Washington Spirit players, coach ready to move forward after ownership change 02/12/2022 07:18am • Washington Spirit players say they are ready to move on from multiple controversies and focus on winning a second consecutive championship after the club's ownership change was finalized. Speaking to the media for the first time since Y. Michele Kang was announced as the controlling owner of the Weekend Road and Rail: Theodore Roosevelt Bridge lane closures 02/11/2022 11:00pm • Snow in the forecast means work schedules could change like the weather, stay tuned! Middle lanes along the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge are closed for emergency repairs for the next four months, and drivers can expect heavy traffic along the bridge and other alternate routes. I-66 Roosevelt Brid Valentine's Day dangers for pets 02/11/2022 09:51am • This content is written by Dr. Aubrie Smith, Veterinarian, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Tips for a safe holiday for loved ones and pets.  Chocolate Although dogs have less taste buds than humans, they will still seek out a sweet treat. There are a few reasons chocolate ingestion is bad for anim Is Snoring Bad? 02/10/2022 07:00pm • Snoring is universal. At some point everyone experiences it, perhaps because of a head cold or maybe drinking alcohol. People with very infrequent bouts of snoring aren't usually considered to have a medical condition unless they have other symptoms such as sleepiness during the day. "It's people w Md. political notes: Elrich’s endorsements and oldest candidate for gov. picks young running mate 02/10/2022 08:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One of the keys to Montgomery County Executive Marc B. Elrich’s reelection prospects, in the view of some political analysts, is maintaini 2022's Dividend Aristocrats List: All 65 Stocks 02/09/2022 07:00pm • Income investors often turn to bonds for yield, but with interest rates so low for so long, the stock market can sometimes be a better option. Many stocks offer better payoffs than a 10-year Treasury, which only recently eclipsed 2% for the first time since 2019. However, dividend yields themselves Reasons to Eat Processed Food, According to a Dietitian 02/09/2022 07:00pm • When you hear the word processed, what comes to mind? Foods that are low in nutritional value, foods that are not healthy, foods to avoid? According to the 2021 Food Marketing Institute U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey, 49% of consumers sought out foods with minimal processing, so you're not alone Alexandria crossing guard honored for 50 years of service 02/09/2022 11:59am • Cora Reed has been a crossing guard in Alexandria, Virginia, for 50 years. (WTOP/John Domen) For 50 years, Cora Reed has been helping kids get to school safely every morning as a crossing guard in Alexandria, Virginia. It’s a job that’s gotten harder, mostly because of the increase in tra Pain on the Right Side of the Chest? Here Are Some Possible Causes 02/08/2022 07:00pm • There can be many possible causes for pain on the right side of the chest. In fact, it's one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, an internist at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. When doctors try to pinpoint the cause of pain on the Advice on limiting fructose, preventing obesity and colorectal cancer 02/07/2022 02:19pm • High fructose corn syrup is in everything from bread to yogurt -- and a new study suggests that fructose can promte obesity and colorectal cancer. So can you just eliminate it from your diet entirely? A Maryland gastroenterologist said that's probably impractical. But there are things you can do.