Medical Monday Archives - The Philly Files

December 9, 2019

5 Ways to Tame Holiday Stress

If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone! There are key things you can do to tame holiday stress….

December 2, 2019

10 foods beyond chicken soup that fight colds

There’s still no cure for the common cold, but there are foods you can eat to give your body the edge it needs to…

November 25, 2019

Feast on a healthier Thanksgiving

How many calories are on your plate? As we go into the kitchen to prepare another Thanksgiving dinner, food may be more on our…

November 18, 2019

How Gratitude Affects Your Health

Being thankful can strengthen your immune system. It might sound like a cliche, but counting your blessings really can be good for you. Research…

November 11, 2019

What’s on Your Workout Playlist?

Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program — and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal…

November 4, 2019

Is Your Job Making You Sick?

Work-life balance may feel elusive, but it’s important to your mental health to make sure job stress isn’t interfering with your livelihood. Work hard…

October 28, 2019

7 Questions to Ask Before a Playdate

As children make new friends during the school year, many may also receive playdate invitations — and sometimes it’s between families who don’t know…

October 21, 2019

Simplify Your Life

Busy is the new black. But that’s not a good thing. We take on new work projects, squeeze in trips to the gym, schedule…

October 14, 2019

Early Detection Best for Breast Cancer Survival

Though treatment has advanced, smaller tumors linked to better outcomes — We’ve made significant strides in breast cancer treatment in recent years, including “targeted”…