Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less likely to develop mental health disorders with psychosis later in life, a new …
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Health & Fitness
Dogs can help boost mental and physical health, but it’s important to understand their feelings, too
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThere's plenty of reasons why dogs are called man's best friend. They provide unconditional love and companionship and help improve overall mental and physical health, according to a wide range …
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Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsWaking up from a vivid, emotionally-charged dream can feel disorienting and sometimes disturbing. But new research shows that intense dreams actually may give people the sense of having had more …
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Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth, new research shows
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsTeens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates than older adults. Those …
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Why many older adults skip hard candy – how aging can change chewing and swallowing
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsLast Easter while my children were sorting through their baskets of chocolate eggs and jelly beans, my son looked up from the table and asked a simple question: "Why don't …
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s an important trend doctors want people to know about: colon cancer is being diagnosed more often in younger adults. For decades, colorectal …
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When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid's college fund is another. Opening …
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Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsRecently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional …
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To gain the benefits of strength training, consistency matters more than intensity
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsAmple research points to the wide array of benefits that come from strength training, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. Research also shows that strength …
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The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find the needed motivation
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsAmid America's search for longevity, there's a conversation we still need to have. It isn't about technology, insurance or drug prices. It's more personal — and it has the potential …