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Healthy Eating Nutrition
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A beginner’s guide to healthy eating

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What to expect before, during, and after radiation therapy
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How to keep your brain healthy as you get older
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Healthy Recipe: Refreshing Chilled Cucumber Soup
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Prevention

Independence Blue Cross program aims to increase colorectal cancer screenings among Philly's Black population
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IBX: The Cover Story Podcast: Taking Action to Advance Health Equity
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Healthy Recipe: Potato-Free Carrot Latke
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The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy
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IBX: The Cover Story Podcast: Cultivating Purpose & Meaningful Relationships in Business
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How to protect your finances with a supplemental medical insurance plan
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Health News

New Institute for Health Equity aims to address Philly's disparities in maternal outcomes, telemedicine access
Racial Health Inequities

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Five healthy ways to use your PTO when you can’t travel
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The importance of mental health care following a cancer diagnosis
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Healthy Recipe: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso
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Why you should have a pulse oximeter in your medicine cabinet
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Boost your mental health by virtually volunteering
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Common types of ulcers — and how to treat them
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10 ways to address health concerns over a child’s weight
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Health News

Hospitals, insurers and colleges join forces to reduce Philly's health inequities
Accelerate Health Equity Philly

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How to estimate health care costs before an appointment
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Here’s how Independence Blue Cross is making sure members have 'no surprises' when it comes to medical costs
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Healthy Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Dip with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
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The health benefits of hydrotherapy
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Five ways to practice safe driving
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Healthy Recipe: Strawberry, Jalapeño, Avocado Salsa
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Healthy Recipe: Vegetable Frittata
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What to expect during your first mammogram
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Senior Health

Patina, a new, senior-focused primary care provider, gets its feet off the ground
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IBX: The Cover Story Podcast: My Family Doctor Saved My Life
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Healthy Recipe: Pickled Strawberries over Ricotta Spread & Drizzled Honey
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Early signs of liver damage from drinking too much alcohol
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Healthy Recipe: Veggie Nachos
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Health News

Independence Blue Cross looking to honor extraordinary nurses
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Tips for facing the challenge of pregnancy during a pandemic
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What you need to know about food poisoning
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Six tips for staying healthy during the cold winter months
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What you need to know about gestational diabetes and the glucose test
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Healthy Recipe: Ranch-Chive Popcorn
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Fitness

Registration for 2022 Broad Street Run opens Monday for select groups of runners
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Everything you need to know about weighted blankets
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The benefits of keeping a mental health journal
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How to prepare for your child’s first OB-GYN appointment
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Tips for keeping your health information secure online
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