Smokers who have reduced their habit to two to five cigarettes a day may be discouraged to learn that they still have twice the risk of developing heart disease than …
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Health & Fitness
Singing the national anthem before sporting events has helped this South Jersey woman cope with OCD
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsRyan Brown began singing and writing songs when she was in elementary school. "We actually have a video that shows up on Facebook every year of her sitting, when she …
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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsFor many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it's not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would. You …
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Sweet potato pie is usually the kind of dessert you break out for special occasions, but these sweet potato pie squares make it easy to enjoy the flavor any time …
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Fatal overdoses involving stimulants have spiked. Local health officials are responding.
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a way to help identify people at risk of overdosing on stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamine. "We wanted a tool that would …
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The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can feel like the opposite. The music, parties, and family gatherings can make …
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Nearly 1 in 10 American adults say they’ve received a cancer diagnosis
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsNearly 10% of U.S. adults have had cancer at some point in their lives, the latest Gallup poll shows. That's the largest percentage Gallup has recorded in more over 18 …
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Thanksgiving travel may be particularly stressful this year. Here are tips to cope with the uncertainties and frustrations
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsThanksgiving is always a heavy-travel time with crowded airports and highways. But the ripple effects from the extended government shutdown and the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers – including …
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New Jersey man is first to die of red meat allergy linked to lone star ticks
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsA 47-year-old New Jersey man is the first known person to die from an allergy to red meat caused by alpha-gal syndrome, a disease transmitted by various ticks. A study …
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Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsThanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne …