More Health:

Strokes

Adult Health Blood Pressure
Standing blood pressure

Spikes in standing blood pressure could be a warning sign of a future heart attack for some young adults

Adult Health

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

Adult Health

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

Illness

The coronavirus sometimes may attack the brain and the lungs
COVID-19 and the brain

Adult Health

U.S. life expectancy increases for first time in four years, CDC report shows
CDC life expectancy rises

Adult Health

Two apples a day may keep the heart doctor away
Apples Bad Cholesterol Heart Health

Senior Health

Sleeping – and napping – too long may increase risk of stroke
Sleep Stroke Risk

Adult Health

Cholesterol levels among U.S. adults are improving, but greater strides are needed
Cholesterol levels falling among U.S. adults

Wellness

Is daylight saving time bad for our health?
daylight saving time health

Women's Health

Menopause before age 50 may increase a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease
Hot flashes menopause

Women's Health

Hot flashes tied to heart attacks, strokes and cognitive decline, studies find
Hot flashes menopause

Adult Health

Naps may be good for your heart – but only a couple a week
Naps may reduce risk of stroke, heart attacks

Healthy Eating

Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease but higher likelihood of stroke
Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease but higher likelihood of stoke

Teen Health

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: dispelling the safety myth of e-cigarettes, vaping
Heart art 09042019

Health News

Reading and listening to books stimulates the same areas of the brain
Brain Maps Berkeley Reading Books Listening Audiobooks study

Men's Health

Endurance athletes have the heart to compete on the big stage

Health News

Stroke risk increases among those who work long hours at their jobs, study finds
Working long hours increases stroke risk

Illness

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

Men's Health

Here's what you need to know about the 'massive stroke' that took Luke Perry's life
what is stroke luke perry usa today

Prevention

Love, chocolate and your heart
01312019_chocolate_Pexels

Prevention

The slippery slope of fish oil supplements
12312018_fish_oil_capsules_Flickr

Prevention

Will an aspirin a day keep a heart attack away?
11272018_bayer_aspirin_Flickr.

Health Stories

IBX helps Magee Rehabilitation Hospital add much-needed bionic suits
Carroll - Magee Rehab bionic suit

Health News

Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment
GNI_Crozer_Keystone

Senior Health

Critical procedure available for more stroke victims
09132018_brain_surgery_NIH

Health News

Surprise! There are tiny tunnels running through your head
tiny_tunnels_human_brain

Research

Study: Strokes declining in men, but not in women

Children's Health

CHOP study warns headaches are more common indicator of stroke among children

Drugs

Philly researcher: Marijuana increases risk of stroke, heart failure

Most Popular

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.

© 2022 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved