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New technology aims to ease mammography fears
WASHINGTON — If you’re a woman over 40 dreading your next mammogram, some new technology may put you at ease. “We now have 3D mammography, which is the newest technology out when we talk about mammograms and what this allows us to do is to really see inside of the...
Step It Up!
WASHINGTON — Exercise routines, like walking, have a much better chance of sticking if people do them with family or friends instead of solo. That’s the idea behind the “Step it Up: Family Fitness Club” program from the Prince George’s County Health Department. The...
Women over 50 look to golf for fit, social activity
WASHINGTON — While golf has always been associated with men of a certain set, the sport has also attracted women over 50 looking for a way to get in shape, stay in shape or stay social. “‘Women over 50′ is actually the fastest growing population of newcomers to the...
Self-defense expert shares safety tips for holiday shoppers
WASHINGTON — While shopping this holiday season, it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on around you so you don’t become the victim of an attacker. Charles Cherry, self-defense expert and owner of Bowie Mixed Martial Arts, shared some advice to help you...
Managing ‘holiday blues’ during busy time of year
WASHINGTON — The lights are lit, the trees are trimmed, the sounds and smells of Christmas are in the air — then why are your spirits and energy so low? You may be suffering from the “holiday blues.” While it’s not a clinical term, psychologist Dr. Kimberly Brooks, of...