Incorporating backward walking into a fitness routine is an easy way to cross-train. Retro walking improves balance, cognition and cardio, according to research.
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Having multiple tattoos may help guard against most dangerous type of skin cancer, study finds
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsPeople with multiple tattoos have a lower risk of melanoma, a new study finds. But the research also found that people with one tattoo were at higher risk of melanoma.
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Cardiovascular events don’t strike out of the blue. Nearly all of them are preceded by warning signs
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsNearly everyone who experiences a cardiovascular event — heart attacks, heart failure and strokes — exhibits at least one modifiable risk factor beforehand, new research shows. The study refutes the …
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Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPeople who meditate regularly become more inherently motivated to look after their health, which is a hallmark of those who adhere to a balanced diet and exercise regularly, research shows.
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Up against a deadline? Drinking water may reduce your stress levels
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsStaying well-hydrated improves the body's response to stress, new research shows. Poor hydration was linked to an increase in the stress hormone, cortisol.
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Family’s journey highlights the impact of Blood Cancer United
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsIn many ways, Zach Montag is a typical suburban Philadelphia 13-year-old. He’s in seventh grade, has been taking karate classes, and likes swimming, ice skating and rock climbing.
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Younger adults are more frequently having memory and concentration issues
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsMemory troubles and other cognitive issues are on the rise among young adults in the United States, a new study suggests. The percentage of adults under 40 who report having …
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Warm, fragrant, and packed with nutrients, this salmon and vegetable curry is a brain-boosting comfort dish that proves healthy meals can still feel indulgent. With tender salmon, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, …
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A bacteria resistant to most antibiotics is causing a surge of infections, CDC says
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsDrug-resistant infections caused by NDM-CRE bacteria have spiked by 460% in recent years, according to a new CDC report. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise.
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Severe morning sickness doubles risk of mental health disorders after childbirth
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsPregnant women who have severe and prolonged morning sickness are at 50% higher risk for a vast number of mental health disorders, a new study suggests. Hyperemesis gravidarum, or HG, …