Mental Health

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New research suggests promising Alzheimer's treatment in blood pressure medication

Drexel grad just launched a low-cost online therapy tool

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A weekly total of two hours spent in nature promotes optimal health and wellness – study

Carroll - Walking in Rittenhouse Square

The 'Swiss Cheese Pervert' breaks his silence on a life of infamy

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World Health Organization removes transgender from mental health disorder list

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Daily stressors can result in scalp tension — here's what you should know

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The stress antidote you've been looking for may be lurking in dirt

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Mental health support may be beneficial to food allergy sufferers

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We have a subconscious negative brain response to disfigured faces, Penn study finds

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Researchers' findings on depression mechanism could better explain one of its worst symptoms

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Study proves success of exercise as treatment in psychiatric patients

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Children's Health

Suicide rates soar among young females, narrowing long-standing gender gap, study says

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Not all doctors are behind 'revolutionary' ketamine-based antidepressant

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New mental health care guidelines for females promote empathy, empowerment

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Daybreaker pool party happening at Vesper Dayclub in Northern Liberties

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Broccoli derivative may prove to be a viable schizophrenia treatment, study finds

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CHOP to offer free pediatric mental health webinar series

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Chrissy Teigen joins forces with Pa-based health network for postpartum depression awareness

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City of Philadelphia to host free mental health events throughout May

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Local brewery starts crafting 'Do Attend' beer in time for April 27 furnace party

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A quick trick to naturally boost your mood? Smile, researchers say

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Health Insurance

New Jersey law will help ease financial burden of mental health treatment

Oprah and Prince Harry to produce mental health series for Apple TV+

Some people loathe ASMR, while others can't even experience it

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Children's Health

ADHD diagnoses rise sharply among Philadelphia-area children

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Most mental health apps lack any sort of scientific validation

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There’s an entire television series based on this controversial mental illness

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Teens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than ever

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Former Eagle, former Flyer to talk health benefits of using THC and CBD

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Here's the scoop on misophonia — the disorder that makes people sensitive to certain sounds

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Youth mental health crisis in America is real – and staggering

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Alzheimer's disease risk linked to health of extended family members

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Always connected with thousands of ‘friends’ – yet feeling all alone

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FDA approves new medication for severe depression

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Rock steady: why are crystals making a comeback?

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Diabulimia is a serious eating disorder that most people have never heard of

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These women are living healthy and sharing their eating disorder experiences

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The fascinating way weighted blankets work their magic

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