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Types of Orthopedic Surgeries 03/16/2021 12:00am • Many industries have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. One you may not have considered is orthopedic surgery. The pandemic shut down many elective surgeries, which include many orthopedic procedures, for long periods of time. Until the pandemic, though, these surgeries have been a growth industry How Do I Know If My Diet Is Working? 03/15/2021 12:00am • As a registered dietitian, I spend most of my time helping my clients with food guidance and eating habit tweaks to help them achieve physique, performance or health goals. That being said, creating a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan isn't just based on the outcome, but also on the process. It Review: Spidey reunites with Avengers directing duo, but 'Cherry' is a bomb 03/12/2021 05:29pm • Of all the filmmakers in the decade-long "Avengers" franchise, Joe and Anthony Russo shined brightest with their four stellar entries: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Captain America: Civil War," "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame." (They even joined WTOP in 2018 to discu How to Invest in Emerging Markets in 2021 03/12/2021 12:00am • Emerging markets are grabbing investors' attention again as some people look for places to diversify their portfolios. While the U.S. has the world's largest economy, there are other countries and regions with economies that are growing at a much more rapid pace. An emerging market is an economy th 11 Healthy Food Swaps to Lose Weight 03/11/2021 12:00am • Healthy food substitutionsIt seems simple enough: To lose weight, you should eat fewer calories than you burn. Yet many people mistakenly think that they need to cut out entire food groups, deprive themselves of their favorite foods or overhaul their entire diet to shed unwanted pounds. Wouldn't it Doctors report concerning child health trends: self-harm, anxiety, obesity 03/10/2021 05:17pm • Doctors in D.C. are seeing more cases of self-harm, depression and anxiety in kids, and they're sharing what trends are concerning them the most in pediatric health. "Our children are in crisis and are literally suffering, not just because of learning loss but perhaps even more significantly the 5 Cloud Computing ETFs to Buy Now 03/10/2021 12:00am • Investors often hear about hot new trends that are supposed to take off, but history shows not every "disruptive" technology is destined to be a moneymaker. One fast-growing segment of the tech sector that has proven itself out in recent years, however, involves cloud computing stocks that have revo Where do Va., Md. rank on US News’ rankings of top states? 03/09/2021 01:15am • For the second time in a row, Washington state came out on top on U.S. News & World Report's rankings of Best States. The state won by virtue of top-10 placings in five of the eight weighted categories, and top-half finishes in the other three. Virginia ranked seventh, buoyed by top-10 ran Montgomery Co. executive: No tax hikes proposed for next fiscal year 03/08/2021 07:57pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich isn't considering any tax increases for his proposed 2022 fiscal year budget for the Maryland county that's due out next week. A county spokesman confirmed Elrich's proposal, which was revealed during a talk at the County Democratic Party's District 18 Brea Pandemic's toll on women's job prospects, mental health 03/08/2021 04:36pm • In observance of International Women’s Day, officials with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System noted how disproportionally the pandemic is affecting women’s mental health and their presence in the workforce. Women lost 55% of the 9.6 million net jobs lost in 2020. And in Januar Review: 'Raya and the Last Dragon' mixes magical animation, timely themes 03/05/2021 01:39am • Animated character Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, left, appears with Sisu the dragon in a scene from "Raya and the Last Dragon." (Disney+ via AP) When Disney wishes upon a streaming star, it makes no difference where theaters are. "Raya and the Last Dragon" opens theatrically on Friday 7 Best Balanced Funds to Pick Right Now 03/05/2021 12:00am • The best balanced mutual funds for simple investment diversification.Choosing a balanced mutual fund with stocks and bonds might temper any large swings in a portfolio's value. So if the stock market declines, you'll have fixed assets to prop up your returns. The benefits of investing in a balanced Drug for Weight Loss 03/04/2021 12:00am • Last month, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study indicating that a medication originally used to treat diabetes, semaglutide, was also successful at promoting weight loss among relatively heavy individuals. Aside from locating an actual fountain of youth, it's hard to imagine somet Montgomery County students, parents weigh in on school resource officers 03/03/2021 06:46am • Parents and students voiced their concerns and support for school resource officers before the Montgomery County Board of Education as Maryland's largest school system reviews whether the policing program should continue. Kelly Ji is a junior at Thomas Wootton High School and spoke Tuesday night Weightlifting for Power and Healing 03/01/2021 12:00am • Content note: This piece mentions sexual assault. If you need support, you can call the confidential National Sexual Assault Support Hotline at 800-656-HOPE. At the gym, Paula O. Lockhart racks up some serious numbers. Her recent accomplishments include 367 pounds on the leg press, flipping an 80-p