Adopting a vegan lifestyle can be both rewarding and challenging. While only about one percent of Americans are vegan, many more are curious about plant-based eating and the potential benefits …
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1 in 8 young Americans use ChatGPT or other AI bots for mental health issues
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsMillions of young people in the U.S. are using AI chatbots to address mental health issues Researchers found about 1 in 8 adolescents and young adults are turning to ChatGPT, …
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort, but it should be taken seriously
by myphillyconnection 151 viewsAbout half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for …
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Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsAn over-the-counter sleep aid may put some users at higher risk for heart failure and death. In a preliminary study of adults with insomnia, researchers found as association between long-term …
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Feeling stressed? Taking a trip to an art museum may help relieve it
by myphillyconnection 96 viewsViewing fine art can move and inspire people. It also helps reduce stress and the risk of developing chronic diseases, new research suggests. Researchers at the King's College of London …
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Need to lower your cholesterol? The portfolio diet might be worth a try
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsPeople looking to reduce their cholesterol and improve their heart health might be interested in a hidden gem called the portfolio diet. The portfolio diet is related to the popular …
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Light pollution doesn’t only make it harder to sleep — it also may increase risk for heart disease
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsGood sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are …
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Raynaud’s syndrome can be painful and annoying, but it’s usually not dangerous
by myphillyconnection 115 viewsMy parents put me on a bus to ski school every winter weekend for several years during my childhood in the Pacific Northwest. I hated everything about it, including the …
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Is COVID during pregnancy linked to autism? What a new study shows, and what it doesn’t
by myphillyconnection 112 viewsA large study from Massachusetts has found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most …
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COPD affects more than smokers — and Philadelphia’s air quality makes awareness critical
by myphillyconnection 122 viewsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often thought of as a condition that only affects longtime smokers. In reality, the disease reaches far beyond that group. Women are disproportionately …