CPR Ready Helps Local Running Group Prepare for Cardiac Emergencies
Thursday, 05 December 2019
Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newtown Square, PA, Pennsylvania.
Running groups offer support in reaching health goals
Whether you’re a marathon runner or have yet to run a 5k, a group can motivate you to stay active.
Ken Taylor is a lifelong runner and educator....
Food vs. Food: Are Organic Fruits and Veggies Better?
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Like all parents, my husband and I want the very best for our child. We’re not perfect, but we strive to make the best, informed decisions when it comes to our daughter. But one thing we can’t agree on: bananas! It causes a kerfuffle in the produce aisle each time we shop.
So why do bananas drive us bananas?...
- Published in Eating Healthy, Wellness
Make This the Year You Quit Smoking
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Chris Guerrieri, a graphic designer at Independence Blue Cross, had been a two-pack-a-day smoker for ten years. He felt exhausted, sick, and older than his 33 years. He was tired of using nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine as a crutch, and was ready to change his life.
Chris had tried to quit before — the gum, the patch — but nothing worked....
- Published in Well-being, Wellness
Facing Alzheimer’s Disease as a Patient or Caregiver
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Even if you don’t currently know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s likely that you will eventually. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6 million Americans, and that number is projected to rise as the population ages.
Did you know that…
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s also the only cause of death in the top 10 that cannot be prevented,...
- Published in Wellness
Winter Wellness: Six Tips for Staying Healthy in the Cold Weather Season
Friday, 08 November 2019
The end of the year can be a busy time for many of us. On top of that, the seasons are changing (winter officially begins on December 21), which can affect your physical and mental health. But you can’t forget to take care of yourself!
With shorter days and colder weather on the horizon, it’s important to maintain healthy habits....
- Published in Wellness
Beating Cancer as a Family: An IBX Associate’s Story
Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Nicholas and Melissa Matyas.
No parent ever expects to hear the words “your child has cancer” and to say that our world came to a crashing halt one day in March 2018 is an understatement. My son Nicholas, then 13, had lost more than 20 pounds over the course of 18 months....
- Published in Wellness
Caring for the Caregiver
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Each year, over 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to adults age 50 and older. That’s about one in every seven people — which means the likelihood is high that you, or someone you know, is a caregiver.
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, why not show the caregivers in your life some TLC? Here are some ways you can help make their job a little easier....
- Published in Wellness
Can Yoga Help with Depression?
Monday, 28 October 2019
Lots of people struggle with their mood, but depression is more than just “feeling blue” for a few days. Depression is a common medical condition that can affect anyone, at any time, and at any age.
Recognize the Signs
October is national Depression Awareness Month, which aims to decrease the stigma around depression and help people recognize the signs....- Published in Wellness
Fighting the Opioid Crisis: Independence Extends Program for Free Narcan/Naloxone in 2020
Monday, 28 October 2019
Since the late 1990s, the United States has seen a dramatic rise in the use and misuse of opioids, leading to record numbers of addictions and overdoses. Tragically, opioid overdoses continue to be an issue in our region and across the country, leading to what we now know as the opioid epidemic. The city of Philadelphia has been hit particularly hard — the city’s opioid crisis remains among the worst in the nation....
- Published in Wellness
What a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Means Today
Thursday, 24 October 2019
When I was in my first year of nursing school, my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. After his diagnosis, things declined very quickly, and within a year and half, he was gone. In the 1980s, it was very difficult to get information about what to expect and what everyone could do to support him during treatment....
- Published in Wellness