This year Ramadan – the holy month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset – has been particularly meaningful to Sinchelle Gamble. The West Philadelphia resident has lost 150 pounds …
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People who suffer from ‘broken heart syndrome’ are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital
The severe emotional stress of losing a loved one can in some cases lead to a condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, aptly nicknamed "broken heart syndrome." While the disorder is considered …
In the United States, eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health issue (behind opioid use disorder). And they are more common than you may think, affecting about 9 …
Reducing the risk for tinnitus, a common condition that causes people to perceive ringing or buzzing sounds in their ears, may be as simple as changing what one eats and …
Aldi has recalled a shredded cheese product after it was found to have "potential foreign material," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some pouches of Happy Farms by …
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End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to communicate their end-of-life wishes to their loved ones. Researchers like me, who study …
"No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That's for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me." Alexa, a 44-year-old real …
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There’s no one-size-fits-all way to adopt a healthy lifestyle — and understanding this is key to success
Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It's a complex proposition with multiple dimensions. There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering our …
Delaware County is getting a dedicated team to respond to emergencies involving drug overdoses. A paramedic and a certified recovery specialist – someone with lived experience in addiction who provides …
Though many people feel shy about getting into the groove, dancing draws on a variety of mental and physical skills that distiguish it from many other forms of exercise. Dancing …