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Health & Fitness
Fall is a great time to give running a try, with a range of races in the Philly region
by myphillyconnection 123 viewsNothing beats running as a high-value exercise with low cost, minimal training and social benefits. In business, we'd characterize running as a great value proposition considering its return on our …
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Generation X was the first to grow up with ultra-processed foods. Many struggle to stop eating them
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsGeneration X was the first to be exposed on a regular basis to ultra-processed foods. As a result, this generation exhibits signs of addiction to these foods, including cravings and …
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Long COVID risk for children doubles after second coronavirus infection
by myphillyconnection 105 viewsChildren who have been infected with COVID-19 twice are two times more likely to develop long COVID than those who have only been infected by the coronavirus once, a new …
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Philly’s recovery housing complex now offers residents on-site addiction treatment medications
by myphillyconnection 133 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 116 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 114 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 136 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 130 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 96 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.