Heavy, wet snow has been dubbed "heart attack snow" by meteorologists – and with good reason. The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden …
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Health & Fitness
As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy downplays its significance
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsAfter a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly …
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Health & Fitness
Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPeople who like to change up their exercise routines are in good shape. It's the variety of workouts, not just the amount and duration of exercise, that really counts when …
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Health & Fitness
Risk of gambling addiction is higher in people whose family members have betting problems
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsHaving a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a …
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Health & Fitness
Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death among young adults
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsColorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50 in the United States – and the reasons why are still murky, a new report says. …
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Health & Fitness
Why do colds cause the sniffles in some people and severe illness in others?
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsTrying to understand why the common cold hits some people hard – sometimes leading to serious medical complications – but gives other people just the sniffles has been difficult for …
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Health & Fitness
Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers’ mental health
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsParents trying to oust their teenagers from bed on the weekends should start letting them roll over and pull the covers back up, a new study suggests. Teens who use …
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Health & Fitness
CPR on TV is often inaccurate — but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsTelevision characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices …
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Health & Fitness
New finger-prick blood test could help in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
by myphillyconnection 43 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, …