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World Stroke Day: How to Lower Your Risk 10/29/2020 12:00am • Despite the drastic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our physical, emotional and social well-being, World Stroke Day should continue to serve as a reminder of how important it is that we take care of ourselves to prevent future strokes. As difficult as it may seem to stay calm and focus on our p Podiatrist: Pandemic is leading to problems with people’s feet 10/28/2020 08:38pm • The coronavirus crisis is beginning to impact people’s feet, according to a D.C.-area podiatrist with advice for what might help. “We’re actually seeing a huge array of foot issues that have come from people who are now homebound because of the pandemic,” said Dr. Howard Osterman of Foot Bugatti unveils a super light hypercar that can top 300 miles an hour 10/28/2020 08:52am • Bugatti unveiled an 1,800-horsepower hypercar Wednesday that’s even less practical than the powerful multimillion-dollar two-seaters the brand usually makes. The Bugatti Bolide — a name that comes from French slang for “very fast car,” according to Bugatti — is a con Cancer Health Disparities Continue 10/28/2020 12:00am • In many ways, the U.S. cancer picture is getting better. Cancer is becoming increasingly curable or survivable as a manageable, chronic condition. However, cancer health disparities persist. Barriers in access to care, noninclusive research, unequal use of preventive measures like cancer screening, 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for November 10/28/2020 12:00am • One of the most chaotic years in decades is finally winding down -- but investors aren't out of the woods yet, and there's still an incredible amount of uncertainty packed into the final two months of 2020. In November, Wall Street's obsessive focus on the prospects for another stimulus package wil How the pandemic is contributing to your insomnia 10/27/2020 06:28am • Sleeping during the Covid-19 pandemic has become a nightmare for Aparna Aswani. Between cooling off from the stress of the workday and managing her anxiety from reading about the pandemic and politics, she's lucky to turn in before midnight. Once the 44-year-old marketing executive falls asl 3 things that might help symptoms of seasonal depression 10/26/2020 04:00am • What some people call the "winter blues" during months with shorter periods of daylight can develop in others as a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD — but a D.C. counselor has advice that might help. "It generally presents the same as depression, or major depress Healthy Eating While Learning at Home 10/26/2020 12:00am • School looks a little different this year for a lot of families. And with that comes a new set of challenges, including the extra responsibility of planning lunch every day. No more school cafeteria lunches -- it's up to you now, parents! Trusty employee, home-school teacher and chef. We all have e Report: Landon Collins out for remainder of 2020 season with torn Achilles 10/25/2020 05:25pm • Report: Collins out for remainder of 2020 with torn Achilles originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Football Team dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but the blowout victory came with a hefty price.Washington safety and team captain Landon Collins reportedly suffered a t Presto's Picks: Big Ten is back — and so is Maryland 10/23/2020 06:35am • The Big Ten begins play this weekend with Maryland and 13 other schools preparing for an eight-week sprint. That will be followed by crossover matchups and the Championship Game, leaving the league little margin for error (the SEC, ACC and Big 12 have already had to shuffle their schedules this f Hair Loss for COVID-19 Survivors 10/23/2020 12:00am • COVID-19 causes many different symptoms in the body. Some of the most common symptoms that people have from COVID-19 include the following, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: -- Fever or chills.-- A cough.-- Shortness of breath.-- Fatigue.-- A loss of the sense of taste or Mark Ingram defends himself against hilarious picture with Derrick Henry 10/22/2020 02:38pm • Ingram defends himself against hilarious picture with Derrick Henry originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIt's no secret just how big of a human being Derrick Henry is, and yet Ravens running back Mark Ingram is reminded constantly of the size difference between the two former Alabama Heisman Can't crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes 10/21/2020 03:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the bug’s crush-resistant shell could teach them about designing stronger planes and buildings. “This beetle is 7 Energy ETFs to Buy Now 10/21/2020 12:00am • Don't overlook these energy funds.The energy sector has seen plenty of ups and downs in 2020. For all the talk of volatility in oil markets or the challenges posed by the transition to renewable energy sources, the bottom line is that energy is crucial to the proper functioning of the global economy How to Write About the Impact of the Coronavirus in a College Essay 10/21/2020 12:00am • The global impact of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, means colleges and prospective students alike are in for an admissions cycle like no other. Both face unprecedented challenges and questions as they grapple with their respective futures amid the ongoing fallout of the pand