https://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/community/philadelphia_newsThe latest news and information from Phiiladelphia.https://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEY3T/Adopting_healthy_habits_at_50_can_lead_to_a_longer_disease-free_life_Heres_a_playbook_to_get_started.html(Philly Voice (Health)) A man who adopts consistent healthy lifestyle habits at age 50 can add about eight disease-free years to his life, research shows. Here's a playbook for adopting healthy habits.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEWZ3/Prescriptions_for_Valium_Xanax_and_other_benzodiazepines_have_steeply_declined.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Benzodiazepine prescriptions dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2024, a Rutgers University study shows. The decline may be due to more stringent prescribing practices enacted in response to the opioid epidemic. Benzodiazepines have been mixed with opioids,...Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:35:22 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YETK3/Running_hard_isnt_always_necessary_slow_jogging_has_health_benefits_too.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Slow jogging has physical and mental health benefits. Running at a 'niko niko' or 'smiling' pace boosts mood, endurance and strength, research shows. Here's how to do it.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YERRB/After_years_of_falling_infant_mortality_rates_are_rising_again_and_racial_disparities_are_widening.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Sudden unexplained infant deaths are a major contributor to the increase in infant mortality rates and widening racial disparities, new research shows. The study suggests that an increase in SUID among Black infants in recent years grew more than...Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:54:19 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YERRA/Fishtown_man_is_biking_from_Indiana_to_Pittsburgh_to_raise_money_for_cancer_research.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Danny Lai, 30, of Fishtown, is biking from Indiana to Pittsburgh as part of Bristol Myers Squibb's Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride. The collaborative effort seeks to raise $1 million for V Foundation for Cancer Research.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEQFZ/Know_an_unsung_hero_The_Flyers_and_IBX_are_looking_to_honor_volunteers_this_hockey_season.html(Philly Voice (Health)) The Flyers and Independence Blue Cross will recognize six volunteers who are making a difference in their communities through their new IBX Caring MVPs program. Volunteers can be nominated through Oct. 23.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:03:13 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEOJU/Fiber_is_both_diet_fad_and_fixture_for_good_health.html(Philly Voice (Health)) High-fiber diets are linked to significant health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer, as well as improved arthritis symptoms. But there remains a significant fiber gap in the typical American diet.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEMZY/Cholesterol_control_gets_personalized_how_new_guidelines_tailor_treatment_to_your_unique_risk_profile.html(Philly Voice (Health)) New cholesterol guidelines emphasize the need to treat high cholesterol and fatty acids earlier in life and more aggressively in order to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease later in life.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEJ6Z/Older_adults_are_advised_to_take_calcium_and_vitamin_D_to_prevent_bone_breaks_But_it_might_not_matter.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Older adults have long been advised to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to boost their musculoskeletal health. But new research suggests doing so does little to improve bone density and protect against fractures.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:35:44 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEGXP/Preterm_babies_often_face_early_language_delays_as_children_CHOP_teamed_up_with_a_Philly_mom_to_help_reduce_this_risk.html(Philly Voice (Health)) The NICU Nest Read to My Preemie program offers free educational workshops, books and emotional support to parents of preterm babies born at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It aims to reduce the risk of early language delays common among...Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEDTS/Why_the_right_prostate_cancer_treatment_isnt_the_same_for_everyone.html(Philly Voice (Health)) At Fox Chase Cancer Center, specialists consider PSA levels, biopsy results, imaging, risk group, overall health, and personal priorities when helping patients choose a course of care.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:59:48 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEDTO/Why_the_right_prostate_cancer_treatment_isnt_the_same_for_everyone.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Fox Chase Cancer Center specialists explain how PSA levels, biopsy results, overall health and personal priorities guide prostate cancer treatment.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:48:37 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YEAQP/Why_does_your_brain_mix_up_memories_A_new_study_examines_how_memories_are_misplaced_in_your_brains_filing_cabinets.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Memories become less precise, not entirely forgotten, as people age. New research attempts to explain why: the hippocampus inappropriately changes memories between different memory phases as people get older.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Z