We want to get there. Americans want to live healthy, and there's even evidence that men may be slightly more likely to commit to New Year's resolutions than women. Closing …
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Health & Fitness
Montgomery County man survives rare, flesh-eating bacterial infection that caused sepsis, kidney failure
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsPeter Atkinson is the kind of person who puts in long hours, especially since he started his own business in 2012. Every other week he is on "duty" all day …
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Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsScientists are turning to tumor tissue samples up to 100 years old and stored in a London hospital to try to solve the mystery behind surging colorectal cancer rates among …
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Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. "We tried exercise," like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. "And 39,000 different diets." But 5 …
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‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for some families
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsWhen federal health officials announced on Jan. 5 that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents …
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Possible measles exposures took place at Philly airport, Amtrak’s 30th Street station, health officials say
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsPotential measles exposures occurred at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials warned Monday. A person with measles passed through those locations Wednesday, Jan. …
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7 in 10 people diagnosed with cancer now live longer than 5 years
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsMore people are surviving cancer than ever before, new data from the American Cancer Society shows. Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live at least another five years, …
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The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 73 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause, but these steps can help your body weather the hormonal shift
by myphillyconnection 71 viewsYou're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit …
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When you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, these flourless muffins offer an easy, make-ahead solution. Packed with potatoes, cranberries and a mix of hearty vegetables, they turn …