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Why a humidifier may keep you healthier during the winter
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Everything you need to know about HIPAA privacy rules
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What to know about fevers and thermometers
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The differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
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Tips for getting a good night’s sleep during the winter months
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Ear wax: Why we get it and how to safely clean your ears
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Common health problems facing millennials
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Home improvements that help encourage a healthier lifestyle
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CHOP, Independence executives named among most influential in health care
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Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance using Pennie could pay more expensive premiums in 2022
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Boost your mental health by giving yourself these holiday gifts
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The benefits and challenges of breastfeeding for new parents
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How to effectively cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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How too much gaming can negatively impact your health
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The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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The underlying causes of road rage — and how to address them
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Healthy Recipe: Veggie n’ Hummus Grilled Whole-Wheat Pizza
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How to overcome sleep procrastination
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Social anxiety: What is it and how to overcome it
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Four reasons to get a flu shot this year
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What you can do to support breastfeeding
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The benefits of starting a food diary
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The damaging effects of bullying and how parents can address it
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Quartet Health receives $60 million to improve mental health access
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Why getting the flu shot is more important than ever
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How to make self-care a priority while working from home
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Tips for helping kids overcome their fear of needles
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Healthy Recipe: Vegan Pad Thai
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What “mild COVID-19 symptoms” actually means
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Independence renames Center of Innovation after former CEO Dan Hilferty
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Healthy Recipe: Chickpea and Japanese Sweet Potato Burgers
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How to get a free health insurance quote and enroll in an affordable plan
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Why stretching is so important — especially as we age
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Hiking safety: Be prepared for ticks and other risks along the trail
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Is it time to transition your child from their pediatrician to a family doctor?
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Independence Blue Cross offering a variety of health plans with free virtual care during Open Enrollment
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