When Domenic Catrine was born, his heel swelled up from his vitamin K shot. His circumcision site wouldn't stop bleeding. At the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Catrine was diagnosed as …
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Supporting employee mental and behavioral health is a business imperative. Organizations that make this support a priority not only improve employee well-being but also protect the long-term health and success …
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How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsWe know health insurance can be complicated. That’s why we try to make it easy to find a health plan that works for you.
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ADHD fosters creativity due to a tendency to let the mind wander, study shows
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can present challenges for people who have it, but it also may boost creativity. The key to the increased creativity may be the tendency to let the mind …
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Many protein powders and shakes have high lead levels, Consumer Reports finds
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsConsumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes and found that two-thirds of them had unsafe lead levels. Most people don't need to supplement protein intake and should avoid the …
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Social media use hurts preteens’ development of reading and memory skills
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsChildren who increasingly used social media over multiple years scored worse on reading and memory tests than those who consumed little or no social media, a new study finds. The …
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The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsOver the past two decades, suicide rates have climbed among women in their mid-40s to mid-50s – precisely the age when most experience the menopausal transition. Yet the role of …
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Wings, booze and heartbreak – what research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsBeing from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world. It means scraping snow and ice off your car in frigid mornings. And it means …
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Many people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating, but there are ways to avoid it
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsMany people with chronic pain open the cupboards and refrigerator to cope, new research shows. As many as two-thirds of people living with chronic pain – pain that lasts more …
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Behind the scenes, your liver keeps some of your body’s most vital systems running smoothly. It filters your blood, turns food into energy, stores nutrients, and helps you stay healthy. …