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March 7, 2024Mar 7, 2024Tips to maintain stomach health as you age
To maintain a baseline of health, it is important to have a high-protein diet to maintain muscle mass and to eat enough foods that are high in vitamins and minerals.
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March 6, 2024Mar 6, 2024Eating healthy on a budget
Beyond Philadelphia’s food distribution centers and older adult meal providers, there are additional ways you can eat healthy on a budget.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Beyond the plate: Community meal programs promote well-being
Meals are served in congregate (group) settings at 28 senior community centers and satellite meal sites throughout Philadelphia.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Calcium, protein are important components of a healthy diet
Insufficient protein intake is a major threat to living independently due to the loss of muscle mass, strength and function that progressively occurs with aging.
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February 28, 2024Feb 28, 2024Measles Alert: Health department announces Measles outbreak officially over
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared the recent measles outbreak officially over, following 42 days without new cases.
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February 2, 2024Feb 2, 2024What affects the body affects the eyes
Systemic health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, can damage your eyes.
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February 2, 2024Feb 2, 2024When to go to urgent care, the ER or your doctor
Urgent care centers are walk-in clinics for minor illness and injuries, including coughs, colds, sprains, small cuts and strains.
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January 22, 2024Jan 22, 2024Stay safe from measles: Get the facts
The following information is shared on behalf of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
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January 9, 2024Jan 9, 2024Measles Alert: Philadelphia Health Department Issues Caution Amid Recent Cases
Philadelphia is experiencing a measles outbreak with 8 confirmed cases.
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