Heart Health

Alcohol Heart Disease

Even small amounts of alcohol increase risk of heart disease, research shows

Exercise particularly boosts heart health of people with anxiety or depression, study finds

Exercise Heart Health

The Nordic diet provides health benefits even when people don't lose weight

Nordic diet

Some people should wait 8 weeks between COVID-19 shots, CDC says

CDC Vaccine Guidance

Eating more vegetables may not prevent heart disease, study finds, but health experts stress their importance

Vegetables Heart Disease

Adding HITT to your workout routine can improve your heart and brain health

HIIT health benefits

With trans fat no longer an issue, margarine may be a healthier alternative to butter

margarine vs. butter

Most myocarditis cases tied to COVID-19 vaccines are mild, study finds

Myocarditis COVID-19 vaccines

A daily aspirin to protect the heart? That soon may be outdated advice

Eating spinach can reduce risk of colon cancer, study finds

Spinach, colon cancer

Heart attack risk nearly doubles for young adult marijuana users, study finds

Marijuana Heart Attack

Taking fish oil supplements to improve heart health remains controversial

Fish oil controversy

Drinking too many energy drinks can lead to a litany of health issues

Energy Drinks

Drinking lemon water is trendy, but is it as healthy as advocates tout?

Health Benefits Lemon Water

Irregular blood pressure could be a sign of serious heart issues, study shows

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'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

Health Screenings IBC

Prescription fish oil doesn't improve heart health – and may even harm it

FIsh oil heart health

Women often don't receive aggressive care for heart attacks – unlike men

Women Heart Attacks Signs

Children's Health

MIS-C may be leaving children with heart damage, CHOP researchers find

MIS-C Myocarditis Children

Long naps may be bad for your heart, study finds

Napping heart disease

Warning signs may appear in the weeks before sudden cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest warning signs

To address gender disparities in heart failure studies, add more female researchers

Women Heart Failure Research

People with atrial fibrillation are living longer – but early detection still crucial

atrial fibrillation

Dual surgery boosts heart transplant chances for patients with obesity

Obesity heart transplant eligibility

Americans fear hospital visits amid the COVID-19 crisis. The beach? Not so much

COVID-19 Hospital Fear

Heart issue the strongest predictor of COVID-19 deaths

Right ventricle enlargement and COVID-19

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

Women with heart disease need specialized care during pregnancy, AHA says

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Heart disease patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications

Coronavirus Heart Health COVID-19

Stressful times are particularly dangerous for heart attack survivors, study finds

Times of stress can trigger a second heart attack, new study finds

Swapping in olive oil for butter, mayo could limit risk for heart disease

Olive Oil Heart

Fish oil supplements may not protect against cancer – as previously believed

Fish oil supplements don't protect against -- may even increase prostate cancer risk

Struggling to eliminate the sweets? Try getting some more sleep

Poor sleep leads to overeating

Brokenhearted over the death of a loved one? These heart medications could save your life, scientists say

Grief Broken Heart Health

Mercy Home Health program keeping congestive heart failure patients out of the hospital

Congestive Heart Failure Mercy Home Health

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

Alternative Medicine

Marijuana adversely affects the potency of heart medications, doctors say

Heart medication and marijuana use don't mix, new study says

Snacking on walnuts improves gut and heart health, Penn State study finds

Walnuts Penn State

You can get a workout by watching a movie – if you're at the theater

Watching a movie in the theater may be good for you

Running a marathon may reduce effects of aging, study finds

Marathon runners reap extra health benefits

Tracking your heart rate? Here's what that number means

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IBX Honor Roll

Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

ChristianaCare Crozer Outpatient

ChristianaCare acquires 5 Crozer Health outpatient centers in Delaware County

Teen Depression Rate

Clinical depression among older teens doubled in recent years, analysis finds

Mental health mothers

Only 1 in 4 mothers report having 'excellent' mental health – a sharp decline from 2016

Experiential Therapy

To help people break harmful emotional patterns, experiential therapy uses activities from art...

Purchased - patient having session with psychotherapist at office

Therapy 101: Who is it for and how to get started

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