All signs point to the Philadelphia region getting pummeled this weekend with its biggest snowstorm in about a decade. Putting aside that it's a nightmare to deal with, winter weather …
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Philly News
State and local officials issue emergency orders ahead of weekend snowstorm
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsWith a winter storm threatening nearly half of the United States, state and local governments are scrambling to come up with contingency plans and relay them to their constituents. In …
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Philly News
New Jersey becomes latest state to restrict single-use plastic cutlery at restaurants
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsPhil Murphy signed more than a hundred bills before his two terms as governor ended Tuesday, including legislation to bar restaurants from providing disposable cutlery to customers unless asked. The …
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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …
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Health & Fitness
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause, but these steps can help your body weather the hormonal shift
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsYou're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit …
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When you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, these flourless muffins offer an easy, make-ahead solution. Packed with potatoes, cranberries and a mix of hearty vegetables, they turn …
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Health & Fitness
Healthy Recipe: Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsBright, crisp vegetables come together in this simple spring salad, finished with a light buttermilk dressing that adds richness without weighing it down. Featuring asparagus, beets, radishes and pea shoots, …
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Health & Fitness
Dry January isn’t just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsAbstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January — leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and psychological improvements, new research shows. …
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Health & Fitness
Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsSuicide leaves anguish and unanswered questions. Loved ones may wonder if they missed warning signs of mental health disorders. But a new study found that some people who die by …
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Health & Fitness
Ginger can add zing to your recipes and help boost your overall health
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsIncorporating ginger into your diet can spice up your life during the dull, dark days of winter. It may help improve your overall health, too. The knobby root of the …