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Keeping Your Dog Healthy and Happy: Simple Tips to Reduce Cancer Risk

December 17, 2025

Cancer in dogs is a serious issue, especially for larger breeds. While you can't change your dog's genes, there are steps you can take to lower the risk of cancer. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight is crucial. Overweight dogs are more likely to develop cancer and have shorter lifespans. Make sur

finance

Pennsylvania Taxpayer Wins Big in Residency Fight

December 13, 2025

A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) has left a taxpayer feeling victorious. The BFR told the Department of Revenue to take another look at the taxpayer's account and lower the tax bill. The big question was whether the taxpayer was actually living in Pennsylvania

health

How Weight Affects Your Use of Health Apps

December 2, 2025

People are using health apps and wearables more than ever. These tools help with diet, exercise, and tracking health. But not everyone uses them the same way. Body weight seems to play a role in how much people engage with these digital health tools. Some people stick with them, while others drop of

lifestyle

How to Share a Loved One's Story: A Simple Guide

November 7, 2025

When someone close to us passes away, sharing their story can be a meaningful way to honor their memory. This process, often called writing an obituary, lets people know about the person's life and the impact they had. But how exactly does one go about doing this? First, it's important to gather al

health

Heavy Weight, Sore Knees: How BMI Impacts Joint Health Worldwide

October 31, 2025

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a big problem. It's one of the most common joint diseases around the world. And guess what? Being overweight or obese makes it much worse. That's why researchers wanted to see how much KOA is linked to high BMI. They looked at data from 1990 to 2021. They also tried to p

weather

Stormy Thursday Ahead: What to Expect

October 30, 2025

A storm is on its way to southeastern PA and NJ, bringing a lot of rain and wind. The weather will change from the nice days we've had recently. Expect heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday. The rain will start overnight and last most of the day. By Thursday night, the storm will move out, and the

health

Does Fasting Really Make a Difference in Weight?

October 29, 2025

Fasting has been a part of many religions for centuries. In the Christian Orthodox Church, fasting is a big deal. It involves avoiding certain foods for specific periods. But does this practice actually help people maintain a healthy weight? A recent study in Northern Greece tried to find out. The

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Older Malaysians: Fighting Fat and Disease

October 26, 2025

Malaysia is getting older, and with age comes a bigger problem: diseases that won't spread from person to person. These are called noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. One big reason for these diseases is being overweight. But how do we know if someone is too heavy? Two common ways are looking at body

health

Pregnancy Fitness: How Mom's Workouts Shape Baby's First Month

June 21, 2025

First off, let's talk about a study that looked at how moms' exercise routines during pregnancy can affect their babies' early development. This study was a follow-up to a bigger experiment. The focus was on how a specific type of workout, combining both cardio and strength training, influenced babi

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The Weight of Screens: How Digital Time Affects Health

June 20, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things. One major shift was the increase in screen time. This change has sparked worries about its impact on health, especially on Body Mass Index (BMI). People are spending more time on their devices. This is especially true for young healthcare professional