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Health

What women need to know about stroke risks

September 1, 2022

FAMILY FEATURES It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers…

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Six simple ways to soothe a teething baby

August 26, 2022

Family Features There’s nothing cuter than those first toothy grins, but cutting teeth is a tough business. When a baby is teething, parents often spend long days and nights trying to soothe their little one’s discomfort. Teething affects babies differently; some may not be bothered at all, while others only have trouble with some teeth….

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Hologic and Mary J. Blige launch “Good Morning Gorgeous” Sweepstakes to increase awareness of the importance of preventive care

August 19, 2022

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global leader in women’s health, and Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige recently announced the launch of the “Good Morning Gorgeous” sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is an element of Hologic’s role as presenting sponsor of Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous” tour, which is presented in partnership…

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Exercise boredom? Tips for hitting ‘refresh’ on your fitness routine

August 19, 2022

BPT With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy more sunshine, warmer temperatures, and extra time with family and friends outdoors. Yet, with so many vacations and barbecues on the books, it’s easy to take a detour from your fitness goals and resolutions (remember those?) for those more ‘fun’ options. If you want to…

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Health Partners Plans holds back-to-school event at Philadelphia Zoo

August 19, 2022

As the new school year approaches, Health Partners Plans (HPP) hosted a family-friendly Night at the Philadelphia Zoo event to kick off this back-to-school season. Free school supplies were handed out during the event to attendees as they explored the zoo, participated in raffles and scavenger hunts and more. More than 3,500 people were registered…

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Health Department launches digital memorial for lives lost to overdose crisis

August 12, 2022

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has launched a new website intended to honor and memorialize those who have lost their lives to substance use.  The public is asked to view the memorial page and consider honoring a loved one that they have lost.  Dozens of memorials, including images and touching tributes, have already been…

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Boost Your Mood during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond

July 28, 2022

Behavioral health issues don’t discriminate. But the stigma around asking for help can be a powerful deterrent in some minority communities. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is committed to ending that stigma by making it as easy as possible…

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