Adult Health

Pollution dementia

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

Alcoholic drinks need stronger – and larger – warnings about cancer risk, doctors say

Alcohol Cancer Risk

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

Daxxify, a new anti-wrinkle drug that lasts longer than Botox, to hit market next year

Daxxify Anti-Wrinkle Drug

Religious practices linked to better heart health among Black people, study finds

Religion Heart Health

Common steroid treatments for asthma, allergies may cause cognitive decline, study finds

Glucocorticoids Brain Decline

Ashton Kutcher's battle with vasculitis shines light on the rare, debilitating condition

Ashton Kutcher

Do you have trouble opening jars? It might be a bigger problem than you realize

Handgrip strength health

Free heart screenings available in Germantown this weekend

Rumph Heart Screening

Naps can prove beneficial, but too many may be bad for your heart

Napping Pros Cons

Young people who drink alone are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life, study shows

Drinking alone

How hot is too hot for the human body?

Heat wave

Many musicians develop overuse injuries, but specialized treatment is becoming more prevalent

Overuse injuries musicians

Most Americans have poor cardiometabolic health – here's what they can do to change that

Cardiometabolic health

Being unemployed as a young adult may lead to worse health later in life, study shows

Unemployment

Summer skin care requires more than just sunscreen, dermatologists say

Summer skincare

Earwax buildup can cause earaches and hearing loss; here's how to remove it

Earwax removal

Why can't you remember being born, learning to walk or saying your first words?

Mom and baby

Could certain foods be triggering your migraines? The answer is complicated

Migraine food triggers

Why it's important to disclose marijuana use prior to surgery

Marijuana use sedation

People may sleep less as they age, but they still need 7 hours each night, scientists say

Sleep Older Adults

Page 1 of 14 next

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2022 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved