There are so many brands and models of running shoes that selecting a pair that fits and functions well can feel as arduous as completing a marathon. And there seems …
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Health & Fitness
Breast cancer and birth control: A huge new study shows how science can be distorted
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsAs misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media …
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Possible measles exposure took place at Philadelphia International Airport, health officials warn
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsHealth officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday. People who were in terminals A and B between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday …
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Lifting weights may be better than running for weight loss and diabetes management, study finds
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsIf you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more effective than running when it comes to burning fat and reducing insulin …
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For years, the two patients had come to the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where doctors and researchers follow people with cognitive impairment as they age, as …
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As vaccination rates fall, the U.S. soon will lose its ‘measles-free’ status — like Canada just did
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsIn the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands of people over the past year, an international health agency revoked the country's measles-free status on Monday. …
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Madison Avenue is making bromances cool. Can that spur improvements in men’s health?
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsI'm continually on the lookout for any positive indicators in the men's health space, and I'm always anxious to share any sign of movement in the right direction. Recently, two …
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If you’re craving something sweet but still want to keep things on the healthier side, these no-bake chocolate almond treats are a great option. They use basic ingredients you may …
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Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a ‘survivor’
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsZipporah Washington was in a nursing program last winter when she began experiencing stabbing pains in her chest and breathing difficulties. At first, doctors thought Washington had a cyst in …
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When the temperature drops, a warm bowl of chili always hits the spot. This version keeps things light without losing any of the comfort. Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-filled …