Women who fret about their declining health may be speeding up their aging processes, a new study suggests. Prior research has demonstrated a link between worrying about health and increased …
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Health & Fitness
Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here’s what the science says
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsDark showering, a supposed hack for calming the mind and inducing relaxation for sleep, has been trending on social media. As the name implies, it involves dimming the lights, or …
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Health & Fitness
National Cancer Institute is studying ivermectin’s ‘ability to kill cancer cells’
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsThe National Cancer Institute, the federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation's second-largest killer, is studying ivermectin as a potential cancer treatment, according to its top …
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Health & Fitness
Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsThe use of psychiatric medications to treat mental health and behavioral disorders in children and young adults has risen over the past 20 years – including the prescribing of more …
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Pennie enrollment plummets as health insurance premiums increase by 102%
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsPennsylvania residents who bought health insurance on the state's marketplace dropped their plans in droves, new data reveals. The cause, according to Pennie officials, was the price hike spurred by …
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A brain game may cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 25%, study finds
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsSo-called "brain training" games may help guard against Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. The research found some older adults who completed specific cognitive exercises, …
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Ever wonder why making healthy changes to your lifestyle can feel so hard? It’s because people are creatures of habit, and changing habits takes effort. One way to make that …
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N.J. extends blood shortage emergency and American Red Cross offers gift cards to donors
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsNew Jersey extended its blood shortage emergency for another two weeks after severe winter weather brought life-saving donations to a halt, and the American Red Cross is offering $20 gift …
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Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light. But hiccups persist
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsWhen Jeannine Urban went in for a checkup in November, she had her doctor's full attention. Instead of typing on her computer keyboard during the exam, Urban's primary care physician …
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Taking care of grandchildren may help prevent memory decline
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsBecoming a grandparent is often a joyful and momentous occasion, and new research shows that caring for grandchildren helps fend off cognitive decline. Grandparents who helped take care of their …