Health & Wellness

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Discharged from the hospital? Here’s what you need to know

Take control of your health after hospitalization with these expert tips.

Family health

Vaping: What parents need to know

Here’s how to have a conversation with your children about this (potentially dangerous) trend.

Hospital discharge and medications: Five questions to ask your doctor

Keep yourself safe and healthy at home with these tips.

Taking your baby home: What to expect on discharge day

How to prepare yourself for transitioning your baby out of the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and into your home

Family health

Taking care of a child post-discharge: What parents should know

Your child is home, but questions about his or her condition can linger. Here’s what parents and caregivers should keep in mind.

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Family health

Questions to ask about your child’s hospital discharge

Bringing up these important subjects with your doctor can help ease the big transition.

Coming home after nursing rehab: Your seven-step recovery plan

Here’s how you and your loved ones can set the stage for optimal recovery

Coach Vermeil's four-step guide to staying strong

Legendary former Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil shares his pro tips

When a loved one won’t take their meds

One expert shares ways to provide support

Nurse practitioner or doctor?

No matter who you choose, you’re in good hands

Cheers to your best years

You’re more likely to live a longer and healthier life than ever before, according to a new Harvard study

The best healthy foods for any budget

Start saving with these nutritionist-approved grocery store finds.

Three grip-strengthening moves

These exercises can boost your health and help you in everyday life

Programs to help you save

Take advantage of these resources for Philadelphia and surrounding-county seniors

Healthy Living

The dos and don'ts of wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

With cases still rising in some areas, guidelines continue to call for covering up with non-medical masks. Here’s the deal

Nutrition

Nutrition update

The facts about sugar, salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat, plus how to make healthy changes now.

Healthy Living

Why tears matter

Tears aren’t just an outward sign of your feelings—they actually have an important job: keeping your eyes healthy and seeing clearly.

Medications that increase the risk of falls: How to stay safe

How to know if your prescription is putting you at risk of falling, and ways to get help

Mental Health

When dementia comes home

Here’s how to cope if you or a loved one has been diagnosed.

Two senior women out for coffee and laughing

How to train your bladder

Running to the bathroom too often? Prevent leaks with these tips

The beginner's guide to starting a fitness routine

Get moving and enjoy the health benefits of exercise

Caregiving as a senior? Five important ways you can help

Which characteristics make someone a great caregiver?

Why you should sign up for a Medication Therapy Management program

Get help when you’re juggling multiple medications.

How to prevent falls

Take these simple steps to stay safe and active

Five ways to stay safe in winter

Use these tips to avoid injuries and illnesses when temperatures drop.

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