The 'pink salt trick' of mixing water with Himalayan pink salt and lemon juice is the latest weight-loss fad gaining traction on social media. But dietitians say it isn't rooted …
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Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic — here are evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims' burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for …
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsThe CDC recommends most Americans get a flu shot this fall. That means most insurers will cover it, and it should soon be widely available.
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Walking is a great way to improve your health, and it’s easy to add it to your daily routine
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsNew research shows walking at least 7,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death, heart disease and dementia, among other health benefits. There are several ways to increase your …
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Doctor group recommends COVID vaccine for young children, bucking new federal guidance for parents
by myphillyconnection 109 viewsChildren between 6 and 23 months old should receive COVID-19 shots, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. It's a move contrary to recent guidance from a CDC committee overhauled by …
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New Jersey may have its first locally-transmitted malaria case since 1991
by myphillyconnection 101 viewsA New Jersey resident has developed a case of malaria without having traveled internationally, potentially making it the first locally transmitted case in decades, state health officials say. The resident, …