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Reel big fish: Record set for swordfish caught off Ocean City coast 07/29/2021 11:18am • Peter Schultz, second from left, and his team stand with the new Maryland record swordfish. (Courtesy Big Fish Classic) The rod is mightier than the sword … fish. A record has been set by an angler from Annapolis, Maryland, and he's now officially recognized as the state record holder for s 14 Olympic records, and the Tokyo Olympians who might break them 07/25/2021 08:27am • 14 Olympic Records and the Tokyo Olympians Who Might Break Them originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington One of the most entertaining parts of watching the Olympics is seeing which athletes are able to break and set new records at the Games. Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Carl Lewis and Florence 6 home remedies for hemorrhoids 07/22/2021 10:15am • Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, even if most people don't want to talk about them. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 Americans and about half of adults older than age 50, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease reports. And that's just the incidence of sy Most common portion size mistakes 07/22/2021 10:10am • Smart portioning While you may think that what you eat is the key to good health, how much you eat is just as important. As a nutritionist, while I believe that all foods fit, practicing portion control is important for most of them. Except for water, whole fruits and non-starchy vegetables -- Has the pandemic changed our food habits? 07/22/2021 10:00am • Whether you became a creative sourdough bread baker or you excelled at holding flawless Zoom meetings, a few of your newly acquired pandemic practices may have made their way into your ongoing daily habits. While I'll bet there are also some restrictions you couldn't wait to ditch quicker than you c Exercise bike vs. rower vs. elliptical: Which is best? 07/22/2021 09:50am • As many of us look to build out at-home gyms to maximize our ability to workout regularly, a common question arises: Which machine will give me the best workout bang for my buck? Exercise bikes, elliptical machines and rowing machines are all popular cardiovascular training tools that can make gr 2020 Olympic profile: 'Swashbuckling surgeon' Kat Holmes goes for gold in Tokyo 07/22/2021 04:31am • Kat Holmes, dubbed here as "the Swashbuckling Surgeon" before the 2016 Olympics in Rio, has only done more to earn that moniker in the last five years. Holmes, 28, narrowly missed out on a medal in fencing — the U.S. Women’s Epee Team lost in overtime to finish fifth in Rio, and Holmes placed 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 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 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 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 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 Seeking ‘re-vote’ on highway project, Hogan power play sways county leaders 07/06/2021 10:57pm • Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner (D) testified at the county council’s Tuesday meeting before the council voted to appoint her to the National Capital Region’s Transportation Planning Board. (Courtesy Frederick County Government) This content was republished with permission from WTO Five tips to stay motivated while exercising 07/06/2021 10:28am • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. If sticking to an exercise routine was easy, everyone would be doing it. The beginning of the journey may be easier. With motivation at an all-time high, it can feel like there’s no goal you can’t reach. However, a lot of people tend to fall