Wellness

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Improved orthopedic care coming to Bucks, Montgomery counties

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

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

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Are brain games mostly BS?

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Why hitting the snooze button could be harmful to your health

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Apple will soon tell you to turn the music down

apple volume monitoring

A Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity

roots2rise community yoga

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

stress scalp tension

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

dirt bacteria stress

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

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CVS putting vitamins and supplements to the test

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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

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While kids do yoga, moms get mimosas and massages

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Mutter Museum hosting outdoor yoga class in the garden

Carroll - Mutter Museum

City of Philadelphia to host free mental health events throughout May

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

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

pili nut health benefits

Get a daily dose of calm in this five-minute podcast

Deepak Chopra Alternative Medicine 04292019

Wellness festival in Manayunk includes exercise, meditation and special guests

B Inspired hosting INSPIREfest, a wellness festival

MCT oil: The brain-boosting and weight loss-promoting extract you should know about

mct oil

IBX, Unite for HER sending care packages to breast cancer patients

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No, drinking kombucha doesn't 'speed up' your metabolism, experts agree

kombucha metabolism connection

Should you pick or pass on bulletproof coffee?

bulletproof coffee health benefits

This Pennsylvania city makes Top 10 list of worst places for seasonal allergies

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This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

perennial drink aging wellness

A dose of nature is all the medicine you need when feeling stressed

Stock_Carroll - Wissahickon Valley Park Hiking

Amazon's Alexa can now help book medical appointments, track blood sugar

amazon alexa medical skills

Losing my religion led to a healthier outlook on life

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