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As pickleball has surged in popularity, so have eye injuries

Philly Voice (Health) 10/21 7:38A Courtenay Harris Bond
Pickleball-related eye injuries have surged in recent years, alongside a rise in the sport's popularity. The number of eye injuries resulting from the sport is not high, but the injuries can be severe, a new study says.

Better health literacy means better preventive care

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 3:49A Lia Scalzo, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CMI
Did you know that understanding health information better can help us lead healthier lives? As a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), I see every day how much knowing more about our health really matters. One important...

Receiving gene therapy for hemophilia changed this South Jersey man's life

Philly Voice (Health) 10/16 10:17A Courtenay Harris Bond
Receiving gene therapy for hemophilia at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia changed the life of Domenic Catrine, a senior at Montclair State University in New Jersey. He no longer has to do weekly infusions of medication to help his blood...

Championing mental health in the workplace

Philly Voice (Health) 10/16 8:23A Dr. Ryan Connolly, M.D., M.S., f
Supporting employee mental and behavioral health is a business imperative. Organizations that make this support a priority not only improve employee well-being but also protect the long-term health and success of their business.

ADHD fosters creativity due to a tendency to let the mind wander, study shows

Philly Voice (Health) 10/15 6:25A Courtenay Harris Bond
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is linked to greater creativity, new research shows. The tendency to let the mind wander — a trait of ADHD — fosters creativity. The finding could have practical implications for the education and treatment...

Social media use hurts preteens' development of reading and memory skills

Philly Voice (Health) 10/14 7:19A Courtenay Harris Bond
Children who increasingly used social media over multiple years scored worse on reading and memory tests than those who consumed little or no social media, a new study finds. The researchers say their findings underscore a need for more stringent...

How aromatherapy works and what it can do for you

Philly Voice (Health) 10/8 5:52A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ
Scents can influence the way you feel, both mentally and physically. That’s the idea behind aromatherapy, a practice that uses essential oils to help reduce stress, boost mood, and support overall well-being. Some people use it to relax before...
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