Healthy Living

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5 steps to building a 50-plus man’s motivational platform for healthy living

First-ever ranking of the health of Philadelphia's 46 neighborhoods

Carroll - City Hall, Broad Street and the Philadelphia Skyline

This 2-in-1 exercise can be done pretty much anywhere

plank row exercise

These weighted workout bracelets are the MOST millennial fitness accessory

bala bangles workout bracelets

Learn to manage stress – because there’s no winding down

Fitness YouTuber choreographs full-body workout to viral 'Old Town Road' song

old town road workout choreography

Planned 3,700-mile coast-to-coast bike path will cross through Pennsylvania

great american rail trail

Morning and evening exercise provides different health benefits, study finds

morning evening exercise benefits

Guardrails: The secret sauce of sustainability

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This is the 'Goldilocks' amount of blueberries to eat daily for improved heart health

blueberries heart health

This free website grades health-focused books on accuracy, healthfulness

health book reviews

Study proves success of exercise as treatment in psychiatric patients

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Tomatoes: A skincare secret weapon thanks to this antioxidant compound

tomatoes lycopene skincare

Here's how Philadelphia ranks in fitness among 100 other U.S. cities

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This simple move helps to banish bloat in just seconds

how to reduce bloating

Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health

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Get a daily dose of calm in this five-minute podcast

Deepak Chopra Alternative Medicine 04292019

MCT oil: The brain-boosting and weight loss-promoting extract you should know about

mct oil

Children's Health

WHO sets new guidelines for physical activity, screen time for young kids

children activity guidelines who

No, drinking kombucha doesn't 'speed up' your metabolism, experts agree

kombucha metabolism connection

Quarter-million people went vegan at start of 2019, survey finds

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Should you pick or pass on bulletproof coffee?

bulletproof coffee health benefits

This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

perennial drink aging wellness

Good news: Potatoes are actually a registered dietitian-backed vegetable

potato nutrition carbs

Losing my religion led to a healthier outlook on life

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It took this woman 3 days to realize she was having a yoga-induced stroke

yoga stroke

This is how long you should be holding a stretch

how long to hold a stretch

We tried it: A kettlebell-infused barre class in Manayunk

Carroll - Kettlebarre at Wall Cycling Studio

Introducing the newest meat-free meat product on the market

beyond meat ground beef livekindly

This is the hard truth about ab crunches

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These women are living healthy and sharing their eating disorder experiences

Carroll - Erin Morrissey

The role your phone can play in weight loss

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Whittle away at your workout with this helpful interval training method

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Eating an organic diet for one week is enough to lower toxin levels, study finds

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FDA vows to ramp up oversight of vitamins, dietary supplements

Various Vitamins on Table

FYI, drinking too much coffee may cause magnesium deficiency

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What millennial women need to know about getting in shape, according to Philly fitness pros

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The lowdown on the elimination-style 'low-histamine diet'

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Fitness trackers are great and all, but what do those numbers actually mean?

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The oat milk trend is starting off strong in 2019 with new vegan ice cream, yogurt products

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Three types of 'healthy' pasta that you've probably never heard of (let alone eaten)

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Why you should be keeping track of your workouts in a fitness journal

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What you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood pressure cuffs, birding bags and more

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

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Smoking 'a few harmless joints' a month can hurt school performance, study says

Pennsylvania, New Jersey join lawsuit against federal rules restricting gender-affirming care for...

Philadelphia Insulin Lawsuit

Philadelphia sues pharmacy benefit managers, drug makers for inflating insulin prices

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How to keep kids active and engaged over winter break

Norovirus Stomach Bug

With norovirus cases on the rise, here's how to prevent the 'stomach bug'

Teeth Grinding Bruxism

Waking up with headaches and jaw pain? You might be grinding your teeth at night

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