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13 Common Causes of Hearing Loss 08/17/2021 12:00am • Loud and then not clearHearing loss is a common problem, particularly among older adults. But loud noise isn't the only culprit for why your hearing may be fading. These 13 causes of hearing loss may be contributing to the problem, and unfortunately not all of them can be mitigated.1. Loud noises an 7 Habits for a Healthy and Happy Life 08/16/2021 12:00am • We all know it intuitively. Doing healthy things simply makes us feel better. A day of healthful eating increases our commitment to a weight-management program. An early morning hike with friends lifts our spirits and sets us up for a successful, productive day. A Sunday afternoon of self-care -- w CBS News poll: California's vaccinated say unvaccinated are adding risk 08/15/2021 05:25pm • ▶ Watch Video: CBS News poll: California's vaccinated say unvaccinated are adding risk As Californians express widespread concern about the Delta variant, they overwhelmingly say the state's recent rise in cases was preventable, had more people gotten vaccinated and taken more precaut Poll: Rollercoaster is America's favorite amusement park ride 08/14/2021 05:04pm • When it comes to amusement park attractions, the rollercoaster takes first place as America's favorite ride. Thirty five percent pick it as their favorite. Bumper cars are distant second at 13%, and tied for third place are the ferris wheel and the log ride. Many Americans are concerned about 7 Best Low-Cost Index Funds 08/13/2021 12:00am • Index funds hold certain advantages.One of the best ways to get a higher investment return is to pay fewer fees. Index funds offer diversified holdings and help investors keep more money so their earnings can compound faster. Index funds "are a great option for any investor and are particularly suit How Rising Interest Rates Impact Investors 08/13/2021 12:00am • Interest rates may be rising soon, and investors should be anticipating what that could mean for their stock and bond holdings. Depending on their portfolios, investors may see certain sectors weakened and other sectors strengthened by rising interest rates. It may have them reevaluating their bond Popular and Dangerous Social Media Diet Trends 08/12/2021 12:00am • Doctors, public health organizations and registered dietitians have been telling people for decades that what you eat and how much you weigh is incredibly important. However, what it is you're actually supposed to eat is constantly changing and new diet trends -- for that all-elusive weight loss -- 10 reasons your stomach may be hurting 08/11/2021 11:15am • "Why does my stomach hurt?" It's a question doctors hear all the time, and it can be tricky to answer. That's partly because people sometimes use the term "stomach" to mean anything in the digestive tract (which includes many organs), and partly because something that feels like stomach pain in the 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 08/11/2021 12:00am • Fixed-income investments can reduce volatility.Despite all the talk about a rising interest rate environment in recent months, the much-followed 10-year U.S. Treasury bond is yielding just 1.3% or so. That's down significantly from more than 1.7% earlier in 2021 and not that far off from pre-pandemi Ahead of key votes, Franchot weighs policy and politics on Hogan highway plan 08/10/2021 09:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. When the Board of Public Works meets on Wednesday, it will cast two votes on Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s plan to add variably-priced to How Can Investors Navigate China Stocks After the Regulatory Crackdown? 08/10/2021 12:00am • China's fast-paced economic growth is a boon to investors, but recent regulation on China stocks listed on U.S. exchanges may have some investors running for the exits. In particular, there's scrutiny on leading technology companies, which has affected investors via falling stock prices and botched Body Image: A Perfect Ballet Body 08/05/2021 12:00am • Colleen Werner tried lots of sports in school -- including t-ball, softball, basketball and cheerleading -- but her true love has always been dance. She remembers dancing around the house as a toddler, and she started taking dance classes at age three. When we picture a ballerina, we typically think Md. Democrats press US senators to pass voting rights legislation 08/04/2021 08:57am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. U.S. Senate Democrats joined with dozens of state legislators at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol Tuesday afternoon, demanding that the Se Q&A: Why This Asset Manager Is Converting Mutual Funds to ETFs 08/04/2021 12:00am • Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have yet to reach their 30th birthday, yet their market share has seen remarkable growth. Since the first ETF debuted in 1993, the ETF market has grown to more than 1,670 ETFs, accounting for $5.1 trillion in net assets at the end of last year. Financial advisors an Air Supply brings Australian power ballads to The Birchmere in Virginia 08/03/2021 04:23am • Listen to our full conversation on WTOP's "Beyond the Fame" podcast. They form Australia's music Mount Rushmore with The Bee Gees, AC/DC and INXS. This Friday, the soft-rock duo Air Supply comes to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. "This is our first tour ," guitarist Graham Russel