Ample research points to the wide array of benefits that come from strength training, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. Research also shows that strength …
myphillyconnection
-
-
Health & Fitness
The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find the needed motivation
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsAmid America's search for longevity, there's a conversation we still need to have. It isn't about technology, insurance or drug prices. It's more personal — and it has the potential …
-
Health & Fitness
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsHBO Max's enormously popular television series "The Pitt" is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. Now in …
-
Health & Fitness
Fast fashion clothing may put children at risk of lead exposure, study finds
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsThe rise of mass-produced, inexpensive clothing, also known as "fast fashion," makes it easier and cheaper to outfit growing children. But significant downsides to the trend include environmental impacts, with …
-
Health & Fitness
Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that’s partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsThe phrase "urban forest" sounds counterintuitive. But American cities host more than 140 million acres of the country's forests in urban parks, trees planted along streets and rivers, and other …
-
Health & Fitness
People leaving prison face unique health challenges. This new Center City clinic seeks to help them
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsFiguring out how to access medical care, including mental health or addiction treatment services, can be a major challenge for people leaving jail and prison. That is why the nonprofit …
-
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers ‘are in the ballgame,’ maybe with that last spark they need
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsRick Tocchet stood in the middle of the Flyers' locker room and said what the players already knew, but still just as much wanted to hear. "We're in the ballgame …
-
Philadelphia Phillies
Checking in on recent former Phillies: Harrison Bader, Nick Castellanos, others struggle early
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsThe Phillies are struggling to start the year. It's been less than a week. The season is long. They'll probably be fine. But one has to wonder whether they made …
-
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni likes ‘edgy’ football players – but to a fault?
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsEagles cornerback Riq Woolen, the team's biggest-name free agent signing so far, is known for playing with an edge. The fifth-year pro is tough, physical, has super long arms that …
-
Philadelphia Eagles
Five takeaways from Nick Sirianni’s owners meetings media session
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsOn Monday, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke on a variety of topics at the owners meetings in Phoenix. Here are my five biggest takeaways. Disclaimer: Sirianni, Howie Roseman, …