Bright, crisp vegetables come together in this simple spring salad, finished with a light buttermilk dressing that adds richness without weighing it down. Featuring asparagus, beets, radishes and pea shoots, …
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Health & Fitness
Dry January isn’t just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsAbstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January — leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and psychological improvements, new research shows. …
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Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsSuicide leaves anguish and unanswered questions. Loved ones may wonder if they missed warning signs of mental health disorders. But a new study found that some people who die by …
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Ginger can add zing to your recipes and help boost your overall health
by myphillyconnection 73 viewsIncorporating ginger into your diet can spice up your life during the dull, dark days of winter. It may help improve your overall health, too. The knobby root of the …
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy now available as a daily pill, sparing users weekly shots
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsThe weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being sold in pill form, an advancement that allows users to transition away from weekly injections. It's the first GLP-1 weight-loss medication to become …
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At Trump’s directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children
by myphillyconnection 69 viewsThe Trump administration announced Monday that it is cutting the number of recommended childhood vaccines — a move that drew widespread criticism from medical experts. MORE: Weight-loss drug Wegovy now …
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Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
by myphillyconnection 98 viewsFlu cases are rising across the country, and only expected to climb as families travel and gather for the holidays. The timing of the uptick in seasonal influenza activity is …
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Inside the FDA’s vaccine uproar and the push to overhaul the U.S. immunization system
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsSix days after a senior FDA official sent a sweeping internal email claiming that COVID-19 vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children," 12 former FDA commissioners released …
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Strong relationships provide the willpower needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsSkepticism reigns supreme in America, and it’s been my experience that men over 50 reside on the more skeptical end of the continuum. It takes strong and substantial evidence to …
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With norovirus cases on the rise, here’s how to prevent the ‘stomach bug’
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsGatherings with family and friends, drinks and feasts – the holidays can be merry and bright and also bring heightened risk of contracting norovirus, sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease" …