Generation X was the first to be exposed on a regular basis to ultra-processed foods. As a result, this generation exhibits signs of addiction to these foods, including cravings and …
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Health & Fitness
Fall is a great time to give running a try, with a range of races in the Philly region
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsNothing beats running as a high-value exercise with low cost, minimal training and social benefits. In business, we'd characterize running as a great value proposition considering its return on our …
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FIX IT FIX IT HOME INSPECTIONS Frank McDonald Welcome to Fix It Fix It Home Inspections, Philadelphia’s trusted home inspection company specializing in Lead Dust Sample Inspection, Mold Inspection, and …
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Health & Fitness
Long COVID risk for children doubles after second coronavirus infection
by myphillyconnection 113 viewsChildren who have been infected with COVID-19 twice are two times more likely to develop long COVID than those who have only been infected by the coronavirus once, a new …
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Business & Finance
Xfinity Mobile Arena replaces Stephen Starr’s Adrian with new restaurant
by myphillyconnection 204 viewsAdrian, the "Rocky"-themed Stephen Starr restaurant at Xfinity Mobile Arena, will be replaced with a new restaurant and event space this fall. Comcast Spectacor, which had partnered with Starr and …
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Health & Fitness
Philly’s recovery housing complex now offers residents on-site addiction treatment medications
by myphillyconnection 141 viewsResidents at the city's large recovery housing complex in Holmesburg are now able to receive outpatient addiction treatment services on site – including medication for opioid use disorder – instead …
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Health & Fitness
Long-term study on HPV vaccinations finds evidence of herd immunity
by myphillyconnection 128 viewsA 17-year study on HPV vaccinations found evidence of herd immunity. As vaccination rates against HPV rose from 2006 to 2023, infections even among unvaccinated women declined significantly, researchers say.
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Food & Restaurants
Cantina la Martina to close next month in Kensington, but owners are searching for a new home
by myphillyconnection 221 viewsKensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by James Beard Award finalist chef Dionicio Jimenez, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and general …
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Health & Fitness
Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it’s an effective leg workout
by myphillyconnection 126 viewsIncorporating backward walking into a fitness routine is an easy way to cross-train. Retro walking improves balance, cognition and cardio, according to research.
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Business & Finance
Riot Nerd, which has been hosting theme parties around Philly since 2016, could be forced to shut down
by myphillyconnection 176 viewsRiot Nerd, a Philadelphia-based event planning company known for hosting niche, inclusive dances, drag shows and themed parties, is raising warning flags that its business may not survive the next …