If you have a smartphone, you have access to hundreds, if not thousands, of health and fitness apps—all promising to help you live a healthier life through exercise and diet.
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If heavy bleeding and pelvic pain have led you to a hysterectomy as a solution, there are many options to help you recover quickly, with less pain and few complications.
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When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can leave you with the fear that it may start occurring in other family members. Learn why this often isn't the case.
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Most athletes now seek proper medical treatment for concussions. But, knowing when and if an athlete can safely return to sport is a decision that’s based on many factors.
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This quinoa salad is light and flavorful and makes a fabulous low-calorie side dish or you may want to eat it as your main meal.
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Learn how your primary care doctor or a community-based health manager help you manage lifestyle changes that come with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
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Try the following simple strategies to avoid binging while watching television at night.
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By: Alexis Newman
Fermented foods like yogurt are known for promoting good digestive health. However, there are many other tasty options that will give you similar benefits.
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Mike was running on his treadmill when he collapsed from having a stroke. See how Penn Medicine and Virtua saved his life.
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Mike likes to hike, but his back pain was getting worse. See how spine surgery through Penn Medicine and Virtua got him back on the trails.
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By: Jessie Fritton
Give your next picnic a plant-based twist with a variety of meat-free options that can add creativity to your grilled meals without sacrificing the flavor—or the protein.
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Sudden injury or the wear and tear of aging are the most common causes of lower back pain. No matter the cause, here are 10 recommendations to relieve and prevent pain.
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If you struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, transoral robotic sleep apnea surgery (TORSA) can improve or completely cure the condition with minimal discomfort and downtime.
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Physical changes in balance, flexibility and strength can make active, athletic older adults more susceptible to sports injuries. See how you can prevent injuries.
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Penn Medicine Virtua neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists offer stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to pinpoint brain tumors and deliver targeted radiation treatment.
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