Wellness

bananas bedtime snack

Why bananas might be the answer to a good night's sleep

Clean Air Council is a Philly nonprofit promoting environmental health

Clean air council nonprofit

First-ever ranking of the health of Philadelphia's 46 neighborhoods

Carroll - City Hall, Broad Street and the Philadelphia Skyline

Philly ranked worst city in the United States for sleep health

Skyline Philly Sleep

Sip-N-Glo just launched the most summer-friendly post-workout beverage

sipnglo glo aid

Taco Bell committed to serving healthier meat in North America

taco bell antibiotics beef

Millennials more likely to struggle to meet people than older generations, study finds

Millennials Loneliness Social Isolation

Are BPA-free plastics and cans as safe as advertised?

bpa free chemicals

Hubble's $1 contact lenses result in consumer health complaints

Hubble Contacts 07232019

These common foods may help prevent mosquito bites from the inside out

food prevent mosquito bites

CVS testing device that will bring hemodialysis into patients' homes

Carroll - CVS Pharmacy

Improved orthopedic care coming to Bucks, Montgomery counties

penn grand view health

Proximity to green space can curb cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, junk food, study says

Carroll - Walking in Rittenhouse Square

Peaches are summer's best fruit — reap these health benefits

peach health benefits

This blissful nonalcoholic beverage has only 25 calories

kin euphorics spritz nonalcoholic

Local celiac disease group reacts to failed clinical trial for vaccine

celiac vaccine trial cancelled

Instagram busted for peddling medical misinformation account to new users

instagram medical misinformation

Apple's high-tech blood glucose monitors are slowly hitting store shelves

apple one drop diabetes

Comcast's new eye-control feature to assist cable customers with physical disabilities

comcast eye control disabilities

From 'pink noise' to binaural beats, these sounds may help you sleep

Sleep Sounds 06172019

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

Carroll - Walking in Rittenhouse Square

Sleeping with TV or light on can lead to weight gain in women, study finds

0611_Blue light women weight gain

Why hitting the snooze button could be harmful to your health

Snooze Button Flickr 06062019

Are brain games mostly BS?

Men Chess 06102019

Apple will soon tell you to turn the music down

apple volume monitoring

A Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity

roots2rise community yoga

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

dirt bacteria stress

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

stress scalp tension

Dodge these germ-filled spots in cars and rideshares

car rideshare germs

This free website grades health-focused books on accuracy, healthfulness

health book reviews

Study: Black patients less likely to seek post-injury physical therapy than whites

racial disparity rehabilitation

Jefferson Health to open refugee wellness clinic at Bok building

Jefferson Health Wyss Wellness Center

Tomatoes: A skincare secret weapon thanks to this antioxidant compound

tomatoes lycopene skincare

Here's how Philly-area hospitals 'score' in safety

Patient Blood Pressure 05162019

CVS putting vitamins and supplements to the test

Stock_Carroll - CVS Pharmacy

Drinking six cups of coffee a day can seriously damage your health, study finds

coffee drinking limits

This simple move helps to banish bloat in just seconds

how to reduce bloating

Alternative Medicine

The debate over yoga and mindfulness in schools

Kids Yoga 05132019

Mutter Museum hosting outdoor yoga class in the garden

Carroll - Mutter Museum

While kids do yoga, moms get mimosas and massages

Yoga mats Stock_Carroll

City of Philadelphia to host free mental health events throughout May

Carroll - Philadelphia City Hall and the Benjamin Franklin Parkw

Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health

Nature Flora 05012019

Pili nuts are a nutrient-rich and low-carb snack option

pili nut health benefits

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