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Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss 05/21/2021 12:00am • Losing weight is about more than just diet and exercise. If losing weight were easy, there wouldn't be so many diets and approaches to choose from. Every diet and weight-loss strategy has its pros and cons, but for any to really work, you've got to get your mind right."Shifting your mindset about ho Arlington's Netherlands Carillon closer to being restored 05/20/2021 08:16pm • A large bell was hoisted into the steel bell tower of Arlington's Netherlands Carillon. The restoration project is now one step closer to completion. (WTOP/Matt Small) Another piece of the Netherlands Carillon restoration came together Thursday as a heavy, large bell was hoisted into the steel b What to do about 'astronomical' weight gain in children during pandemic 05/17/2021 09:10pm • The pandemic created a perfect storm for an “astronomical” increase in childhood obesity, according to a Children’s National Hospital pediatrician. “In children, BMI is measured as percentiles. We’re seeing kids jumping from the 30-40th percentile going to the 80-90-95th percentile — What Are Functional Beverages? 05/17/2021 12:00am • We expect more from the beverages we buy. It's no longer just about refreshment and hydration. Now our drinks need to deliver some type of functionality -- or a specific health benefit. One of the fastest growing categories is functional pop, or sodas that have undergone a wellness makeover. Descri How to Invest In Silver  05/14/2021 12:00am • As commodity prices rise across the board, silver will likely benefit from greater interest. The gray metal has several fundamental factors in its favor, including a combination of reduced supply and strong demand. Global silver supply is down after companies shut mines to contain the coronavirus, s Why Am I Gaining Weight on a Plant-Based Diet? 05/13/2021 12:00am • Eating platefuls of plant-based foods might seem like an easy way to shed pounds and get back into your skinny jeans. After all, plants are mostly water and are loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. But don't be fooled: Plant-based diets come with the same basic principle of any eating Is coffee leading to high cholesterol? 05/12/2021 09:11am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  For millions of Americans, a daily cup of coffee is a familiar routine. Whether it’s black, iced, cold brew or the latest coffee shop concoction, it’s something many people rely on for a needed caffeine boost. In fact, 7 in 1 Five tips for managing stress levels 05/10/2021 09:03am • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. Successfully managing your stress levels is often easier said than done, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other world events during the past year. Stress puts your body on high alert and will often go away once the threat pas How to Feel Good in a Bathing Suit this Summer 05/10/2021 12:00am • It's that time of year again: bathing suit season. This year, the approach of summer and revealing clothing may feel more unwelcome than usual. After more than a year of holing up at home and wearing sweatpants, it may seem ludicrous to head out to a public space wearing basically your underwear. F Tips for LSAT Time Management 05/10/2021 12:00am • The fast pace of the LSAT makes the test fiendishly difficult. In fact, the LSAT is designed so that the average person cannot finish on time. Because time is scarce on the test, it is important to budget your time wisely. Think about how you manage your time at school or at work. When you receive 2021's Dividend Aristocrats List: All 65 Stocks 05/07/2021 12:00am • 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, with many stocks offering better payoffs than a 10-year Treasury, which pays less than 2%. But dividend yields themselves don't mean much if they aren't sus Hogan announces $25M program aimed at helping Md. youth recover from effects of pandemic 05/06/2021 03:22pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joined the Maryland Boys and Girls Club on Thursday to announce a program that will attempt to alleviate some of the impact of the pandemic on the state's youth and their families. The program, called Project Bounce Back, is a $25 million public-private partnership (PPP) Humane Rescue Alliance waives adoption fees for over 50 large dogs 05/06/2021 06:20am • The Humane Rescue Alliance in D.C. is waving its adoption fee for large dogs through Sunday, May 9. In a Facebook post, HRA said it had over 50 large dogs — dogs over 40 pounds in weight — up for adoption as of Monday afternoon. In an effort to find them new homes after a recent decrease in a Reasons to Eat More Beans 05/06/2021 12:00am • As a registered dietitian, I'm thrilled with the increased interest in plant-based eating, but at the same time, I'm discouraged by the fact that overall, produce intake has declined. We all know that produce is great for our health. Yet cost, availability, concerns about food waste or how to prepa How COVID-19 Vaccination Improved Nurses' Workdays 05/06/2021 12:00am • A work routine involving daily exposure to COVID-19 can only be described as stressful. Concern for sick patients and colleagues, fear of contracting the virus and infecting loved ones has made worklife extremely challenging for everyone working on the health care front lines. Below, three nurses s