Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. Approximately 6.5 million people aged 40 and older in the …
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Health & Fitness
Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – here’s how to find support
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents breastfeed their child for up to two years, but many new parents are unable to reach this goal due to an array of …
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The credentials plastic surgeons should hold and be permitted to advertise remains a contentious debate. Figuring out which of those credentials and marketing claims to trust, and how to steer …
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Fall is a great time to give running a try, with a range of races in the Philly region
by myphillyconnection 28 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 35 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 31 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 31 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 32 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 30 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 33 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.