Kale was cool, and quinoa quirky, but the biggest nutrition trend to reach supermarket shelves in recent history is gluten-free. Once just an ingredient in your morning cereal or favorite…
Mel GreinerNovember 25, 2015
Sometimes, health statistics tell an encouraging story. For example, since 2002, more U.S. citizens have become former smokers than new ones.1 But recently, I came across some numbers that hit…
Sheila PerlickSeptember 24, 2015
Having access to medications when you need them is critical when it comes to managing your health. But here’s something that may surprise you: Nearly three out of four Americans…
IBX Insights TeamAugust 18, 2015
The clichéd triple H effect — heat, haziness, and humidity — has rolled into the Philadelphia area, confirming that yes, it truly is summer. And while kids flock to community…
Mel GreinerJuly 29, 2015
If you’ve been enjoying the recent influx of fresh produce at your local market or farmer’s stand, consider doing one better and creating your own summer garden. You might be…
Mel GreinerMay 22, 2015
I've always assumed that nutritional counseling is something you do when you're finally serious about healthy eating and losing weight. But after speaking with registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator…
Susan RossmanMay 14, 2015
In less than a week, thousands of runners will be lining up along North Broad Street for Philadelphia’s most famous 10-mile race. After weeks of hard training, athletes from all…
IBX Insights TeamApril 29, 2015
As a kid, I was obsessed with glasses. In fact, for a brief period in the 80s, I went as far as wearing fake glasses to school. When a routine…
Jennifer TafeMarch 24, 2015
Ten miles. One street. It's time to start training! Even if it's not your first time running the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the thought of running ten miles can…
IBX Insights TeamMarch 23, 2015
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