As someone already biologically destined for a lifetime of depression, even as a young child I felt the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder set in as summer closed and darkness …
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For the past few years, there has been a lot of focus on the mental health of children and adults, and most of the news hasn’t been good. However, a …
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Health & Fitness
Why your doctor is asking you about your food, housing, and safety
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsHave you ever been at the doctor’s office and heard questions like, “Do you have enough food at home?” or “Is your house safe?” You might wonder why your doctor …
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Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsOrdinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your pain …
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Patients deploy AI bots to battle health insurers that deny care using similar technology
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsAs states strive to curb health insurers' use of artificial intelligence, patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills. …
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Growing facial hair for Movember showed me how social support boosts men’s health
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsTechnically, you are supposed to grow a mustache for Movember, the global campaign for men's health and preventive care. But at Cooper University Health Care, our leadership team decided that …
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The brain has 5 stages, but ‘adulthood’ doesn’t begin until age 32, scientists say
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsThe brain has five major structural phases during the human lifespan and doesn't reach adulthood until age 32, a new study suggests. Scientists determined that brain development is defined by …
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Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe idea of doing a "digital detox" – taking a set period of time away from smartphones, tablets and other screens in the name of mental health – has become …
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Making GLP-1 weight-loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsThe Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, will reduce the monthly prices of …
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More women are using weight-loss drugs after giving birth, study says
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsHaving a baby isn't all cuddles and coos. The postpartum period is marked by sleepless nights, upturned schedules, hormone shifts – and sometimes severe depression and anxiety. Adding to all …