More people are surviving cancer than ever before, new data from the American Cancer Society shows. Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live at least another five years, …
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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause, but these steps can help your body weather the hormonal shift
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsYou're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit …
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When you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, these flourless muffins offer an easy, make-ahead solution. Packed with potatoes, cranberries and a mix of hearty vegetables, they turn …
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Healthy Recipe: Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsBright, crisp vegetables come together in this simple spring salad, finished with a light buttermilk dressing that adds richness without weighing it down. Featuring asparagus, beets, radishes and pea shoots, …
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Dry January isn’t just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsAbstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January — leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and psychological improvements, new research shows. …
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Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsSuicide leaves anguish and unanswered questions. Loved ones may wonder if they missed warning signs of mental health disorders. But a new study found that some people who die by …
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Ginger can add zing to your recipes and help boost your overall health
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsIncorporating ginger into your diet can spice up your life during the dull, dark days of winter. It may help improve your overall health, too. The knobby root of the …
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy now available as a daily pill, sparing users weekly shots
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsThe weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being sold in pill form, an advancement that allows users to transition away from weekly injections. It's the first GLP-1 weight-loss medication to become …
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At Trump’s directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsThe Trump administration announced Monday that it is cutting the number of recommended childhood vaccines — a move that drew widespread criticism from medical experts. MORE: Weight-loss drug Wegovy now …