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How robotic surgery is improving hernia repair 07/21/2021 01:28pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Hernias are fairly common and they can impact both men and women. But there is good news for those who get hernias: robotic surgery techniques to repair them have been a game changer in the industry, leading to better patient outcom Q&A: Using Multifactor ETFs in Client Portfolios 07/21/2021 12:00am • Passive investing has soared in popularity in recent years, but there's another investing concept that financial advisors should keep in their toolbox: multifactor exchange-traded funds. Multifactor ETFs aim to position their holdings to take advantage of the attributes -- or "factors" -- best posi Process Art for Kids: What Parents Should Know 07/21/2021 12:00am • Household objects, scrap paper and something to write with can be all it takes for curious kids to express their creativity. Artistic exploration is not limited to a classroom, experts say; parents can engage their children in grades K-8 in process art activities at home that allow them to experimen Lawsuit against Liberty alleges mishandling of sex assaults 07/20/2021 08:57pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Twelve women filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of a pattern of mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment, and fostering an unsafe campus environment. The federal lawsuit filed in New York made various claims unde As transportation panel prepares for revote, critics scoff at MDOT claims 07/20/2021 08:30am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Under intense pressure from the Hogan administration, an influential regional transportation board is poised to revive a plan to widen por 8 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 07/16/2021 12:00am • Bond funds offer diversification to stocks.With interest rates at historically low levels, bonds don't produce the yield they once did for retirees. However, many investment advisors still see the need to hold bond funds for retirement in portfolios. Don Bennyhoff, director of investor education at Best Medications for Hypertension 07/15/2021 12:00am • Medication is a cornerstone of treatment for high blood pressure, or hypertension. Your doctor has many classes of antihypertensive drugs to choose from, and each class has a long list of possible pills that may help you reduce your blood pressure. The regimen that's right for you depends on your p 8 Superseeds to Eat Now 07/15/2021 12:00am • Seeds: the new superfoodSeeds have been long overshadowed by nuts, which are definitely deserving of their nutritional acclaim. Now, however, it's time for seeds to shine. Fortunately, nuts have gotten over their fatty reputation and are now praised for their good fats and impressive nutrition profi Eating well: Party tips and food tricks 07/14/2021 04:14pm • This content is sponsored by The Mather. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, we’re all likely enjoying more time at restaurants, backyard BBQs, weddings and birthday parties. We may suddenly gain some extra pounds with all of these added festivities! This can be particularly true for those age 8 of the Best Midcap ETFs to Buy 07/14/2021 12:00am • Find a middle ground with midcap ETFs.Many investors tend to think that bigger is better -- but they overlook the middle category of publicly traded stocks that are neither so large that their best growth days are behind them nor so small that one bad quarter will cause disaster. These so-called "mi After 'a very hard year,' DC edges up US News Best Places to Live rankings 07/13/2021 03:40am • While D.C.’s spot only changed a little, the COVID-19 pandemic had a huge effect on U.S. News and World Report’s annual Best Places to Live list. The District edged up from No. 30 last year to No. 28 on the list released Tuesday, while Boulder, Colorado, topped the list. Devon Thorsby, U.S Best Foods to Eat -- and Avoid -- for Migraines 07/13/2021 12:00am • Migraine headaches are super common.Migraines can be a real pain in the, well, head. And they're quite common."Migraine is a headache disorder characterized by attacks of head pain, which typically occurs on one side of the head and is accompanied by a variety of neurological symptoms including naus 10 MBA Programs With the Highest GMAT Scores 07/13/2021 12:00am • 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: How to reduce your risk of developing esophageal cancer 07/12/2021 08:36am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Heartburn or reflux may seem normal, but frequently suffering from either can be warning signs of esophageal cancer. This cancer of the long tube that runs from the throat to the stomach can be rather rare: esophageal cancer acco Tips for Being Active During Work 07/12/2021 12:00am • There are some tried and true methods for adding physical activity to your workday. These include active commuting -- like walking or cycling to work -- exercising before or after work or on your lunch break, and being active or even hitting the gym in the evenings after dinner. But that still leav