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Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Around DC

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Briana Thomas |Amiah Taylor

Cinco de Mayo is Monday, May 5, but the festivities kick off this weekend. Get a start on the celebration at a block party, family-friendly festival, or craft class ahead of the holiday. Lucha Libre BattleMexico’s professional wrestling troupe Lucha Libre will battle it out at Hook Hall, with two matches. Wrestling fans can expect to see competitors perform high-flying maneuvers and don cultural masks in celebration of the holiday; come dressed in a luchador mask to add to the fun ($25+).
The Best Irish Pubs for St. Patrick's Day Around DC

2 months ago | washingtonian.com | Anna Spiegel |Amiah Taylor |Jane Godiner

This post was updated in March 2025. There are two kinds of bars on St. Patrick’s Day: places that throw a leprechaun on the door, and real Irish pubs that celebrate with live music, dancing, and traditional food and drink. We’ll get festive at the latter—see a full lineup below. DC PubsAcross the PondRise and shine—doors open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Dupont Circle’s Irish sports pub (you know what they say: you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning).
Vitamin D Can Help with SAD Symptoms, but Results Vary

Dec 25, 2024 | discovermagazine.com | Amiah Taylor

As daylight hours shorten and temperatures plummet, feelings of sadness and fatigue can begin. Depression is a major health concern that impacted 28 million people worldwide in 2019. In that same year, an estimated 10 million Americans experienced a specific type of depression disorder during the winter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is correlated to specific seasons like fall and winter, according to a study in .
Certain Animals Tolerate Spicy Foods Better Than Others

Nov 13, 2024 | discovermagazine.com | Amiah Taylor

Mammals, including humans and rodents, have pain receptors that can be activated by injury, acid, heat, and the phytochemical capsaicin . Capsaicin can be lethal to rats and mice, and symptoms of acute oral toxicity can include a staggering gait, skin redness, and cyanosis - blue lips, nail beds, and skin due to low oxygen levels. "Squirrels and mice show a natural aversion to spicy foods," says Joanna Herberger, a veterinarian at PetSprint .
How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help Manage Graves' Disease

Jul 25, 2024 | msn.com | Amiah Taylor

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How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help Manage Graves' Disease

Jul 25, 2024 | discovermagazine.com | Amiah Taylor

An unhealthy lifestyle is a common culprit for chronic diseases from heart disease to lung cancer, but Graves' disease, on the other hand, is an autoimmune condition that evades such a straightforward explanation. When it comes to what causes Graves' disease, the root of the autoimmune disorder, is widely unknown.
A Delicious Jewish Deli Exhibit Is Now in DC

Jun 18, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Amiah Taylor

A pastrami-flavored exhibit called was a hit in LA and New York, and now it’s arrived at the Capital Jewish Museum. Because DC has its own rich history of Jewish food, the museum has added some items from its own collection. Here’s a preview of a few of the local photos. Morrison’s DelicatessenDavid Yager, owner of the long-gone Morrison’s Delicatessen, stands in front of his restaurant in 1938. The sandwich spot was located on Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase DC.
Home Theaters We Love in 5 Houses for Sale Around DC

May 31, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Amiah Taylor

Here are five listings with home theaters that caught our eye this week:1An Alexandria chateau with a family-size home theaterPrice: $2,599,000 Where: 1500 Collingwood Rd., AlexandriaBedrooms/Bathrooms: 6/8Lot Size: 1.13 acresListing Agents: Phyllis Patterson and Brittany Patterson, TTR Sotheby’s International RealtyThis opulent Alexandria chateau is a safe haven for homeowners who value their privacy, with gated entry and privacy walls that enclose the entire property.
Outdoor Spaces We Love in 5 Homes for Sale Around DC

May 24, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Amiah Taylor

Here are five listings with outdoor spaces that caught our eye this week.
Alpacas Seem to Be All Around the DC Area. Why?

May 13, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Amiah Taylor

Alpaca happy hours. Hiking with alpacas. Alpaca yoga. Birthday parties with alpacas. Although opportunities to snuggle or take selfies with the cute camelid mammals have been around for awhile, it certainly feels like alpacas are more in the zeitgist these days, with photos of the fluffy animals popping up on social media. Sure, studies show that proximity to animals is a proven way to boost both your mood and serotonin levels.