Bo Bichette won't be settling into a Phillies lineup between Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. He'll be hitting against them within the division instead. The big-name free-agent infielder has agreed …
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Philadelphia Phillies
After striking out on Bo Bichette, the Phillies predictably immediately re-sign J.T. Realmuto
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsOnce upon a time, about six weeks ago, J.T. Realmuto was a beloved Phillie and free agent who the team said was a "priority" to re-sign. That was early December, …
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Philadelphia Phillies
MLB trade rumors: Five impact bats the Phillies could target via trade
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsWe won't give you PTSD by re-capping last week's devastating Bo Bichette disaster. But the Phillies, aside from some minor outfield tinkering, are currently slated to return their offense in …
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Philadelphia Phillies
MLB rumors: ‘There’s a spot’ for free agent starter Framber Valdez with Phillies
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThe Phillies have had sort of a weird free agency period so far. They really had no connection to any big name free agents early in the process, but over …
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Health & Fitness
New finger-prick blood test could help in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsA new finger-prick blood test could help diagnose older adults with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are examining whether samples collected show accurately certain biomarkers which denote abnormal proteins in the brain. …
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It’s human nature to make meaningful connections with others and build communities that shape our identity. When someone we cherish is no longer with us — due to death, divorce, …
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Health & Fitness
Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsMany psychiatric disorders are more biologically related than previously understood, having more genetic similarities than differences, a new study shows. More research is needed to understand how these genetic similarities …
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Health & Fitness
Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here’s why it’s held in January, despite some drawbacks
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsPhiladelphia's point-in-time count – a federally-mandated survey of homelessness in the city – happens each year in late January. On that night, volunteers fan out across the city to document …
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Health & Fitness
How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsIndependence Blue Cross (IBX) offers members more than just traditional health insurance. Discover how IBX employee and health plan member, Aaron, and his wife, Carmen, maximized their health savings by …
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Health & Fitness
Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsOnline shopping may not only be damaging to your wallet. It also might be increasing your stress, a new study suggests. The research, published earlier this month, found that people …