I promised to provide a personalized motivational platform in this column — the third (and final) in a series on longevity. To To grab your attention, I teased you with …
myphillyconnection
-
-
Health & Fitness
‘Male-enhancement’ chocolates recalled, because they may be deadly when used with some medications
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsTwo chocolate products marketed as male sexual enhancements are being recalled, because they may cause life-threatening interactions with certain medications. The recalled products – Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement …
-
Health & Fitness
Yawning could help cool down the brain and strengthen social bonds
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsIt's hard not to take other people's yawns personally, especially when you're in the middle of telling them a story. Longstanding beliefs, and evidence, suggests that drowsiness, which often follows …
-
Health & FitnessHomelessness Assistance
Philly’s new homeless shelter offers case management and medical services to ‘set people up for success’
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsA 93-year-old woman experiencing chronic homelessness recently found permanent housing with the help of case managers at a new shelter and social services facility that opened in Center City. Workers …
-
Health & Fitness
Newly approved weight-loss pills could expand access to GLP-1s
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsThe approval of a second GLP-1 weight-loss pill Wednesday adds another medication to the market for people with obesity and diabetes. But whether these new options will make it easier …
-
Health & Fitness
Think you don’t have time to exercise? It may take less time than you think
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsIf getting “enough” exercise feels like something you never quite get around to, you’re not alone. About one in three adults don’t hit the recommended levels. And that can increase …
-
Health & Fitness
Wawa recalls lemonade, iced tea and fruit punch sold at Philly-area stores
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsWawa has recalled lemonade, iced tea and fruit punch drinks sold at some Philadelphia-area stores, because they were possibly exposed to an undeclared milk allergen. Wawa said a temporary equipment …
-
Health & Fitness
Eating the same foods may improve weight-loss results, Drexel researchers say
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsMany nutritionists say eating a wide variety of foods is the key to a healthy diet. But a new study suggests that eating the same snacks and meals may be …
-
Philly News
Ex-Cooper Hospital worker charged with stealing medical supplies valued at $2.5 million
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsA former surgical technician allegedly stole and sold $2.5 million worth of medical supplies from Cooper University Hospital in Camden, prosecutors said. Surveillance footage shows Marci Staub, 44, of Galloway, …
-
Philly News
Philly’s street-sweeping program returns with parking restrictions in 14 neighborhoods
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsPhiladelphia's annual street-sweeping program resumed Monday, targeting 14 neighborhoods for deep cleaning over the next seven months. The sanitation program, which runs from April 6 to Oct. 29, sends crews …