More Health:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD and stroke risk

People with OCD have more than triple the risk of stroke as they age, a new study finds

Mental Health

Will the coronavirus pandemic make you a germaphobe? Probably not, but it may bring new habits
coronavirus germaphobe

Mental Health

A specialized brain cell could be a root cause of OCD and anxiety, especially in women
OCD Anxiety Cells

Most Popular

Shoveling Heart Attacks
1
Shoveling snow increases the risk of heart attack for many people. Here's why
012126SaunaHealthBenefits.jpg
2
Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits
Colorectal Cancer Deaths
3
Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death among young adults
Brain Decline Weightlifting
4
Worried about cognitive decline as you age? Strength training can mitigate it
Exercise Variety Biking
5
Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial
Limited - IBX -carmen-cedar-aaron2.jpg
6
How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

Health Videos

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.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved