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Philly’s recovery housing complex now offers residents on-site addiction treatment medications
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsResidents at the city's large recovery housing complex in Holmesburg are now able to receive outpatient addiction treatment services on site – including medication for opioid use disorder – instead …
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Long-term study on HPV vaccinations finds evidence of herd immunity
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsA 17-year study on HPV vaccinations found evidence of herd immunity. As vaccination rates against HPV rose from 2006 to 2023, infections even among unvaccinated women declined significantly, researchers say.
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Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it’s an effective leg workout
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsIncorporating 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 76 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 89 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 65 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 74 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 74 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 72 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 …