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The 5 Best Steps To Prevent Heart Disease
According to a study which followed over 20,000 men in Sweden for 11 years, five factors had the greatest impact on health: diet, exercise, smoking, weight circumference, and alcohol consumption.
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According to a study which followed over 20,000 men in Sweden for 11 years, five factors had the greatest impact on health: diet, exercise, smoking, weight circumference, and alcohol consumption.
The incident reportedly happened on May 31st around 10 a.m. near the Miquon train station. At least one bystander saw the man fall from his bike and performed CPR while calling 911.
Not all symptoms are as obvious as crushing chest pain with a heart attack. Listen to your body and speak to your doctor.
Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Metkus says it's essential for people to understand what may be happening to them so they know what not to ignore.
New research has raised concerns about the risk for heart attacks and strokes in some men who take testosterone.
New research finds that elevated blood pressure in the late teens helps predict the chances of heart disease later on.
The exercise you do as an adolescent may actually reduce your heart attack risk in the future, unless you become obese.
Bitter cold, snow and ice mean an increase in car crashes, falls, back injuries and occasionally heart attack from shoveling.
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing but how you respond to stress may be as bad for your heart as smoking.
A new report finds that adding an extra 2,000 steps to your day may lower your risk for heart attack and stroke by 8%.
The Emergency First Aid and Treatment Guide app has easy to follow instructions on what to do for dozens of emergencies, ranging from burns and bites to CPR.
Despite numerous studies stating the contrary, there are still many women who think it is next to impossible for them to suffer a heart attack.
Patients who suffer heart damage from a heart attack can have problems such as heart failure years later. Researchers want to prevent that outcome.
Risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol and family history but cigarette smoking is the major lifestyle intervention that can damage the heart.
Curt Schilling was honored last week by the Phillies and inducted into the team's Wall Of Fame. As it turns out, he was lucky to be anywhere at all last week.
Each year that a person is obese increases their risk of developing coronary artery disease - often a silent killer.
According to a new study, although progress has been made in improving the health of Americans, our country still lags behind advances in other wealthy nations.
Researchers have found that sufficient sleep is linked to more than a 20% reduction in cardiovascular disease and almost a 50% reduction in fatal cardiovascular disease.
A private viewing for James Gandolfini is underway in a small northern New Jersey town near where he grew up.
Survivors of the battlefield aren't the only ones at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Heart disease kills more women than all the cancers together. Sadly, most women, and a surprisingly big number of doctors, don't know this.
Heart disease can be a silent killer. Often you don't know you're at risk until it is too late. Now there's a new non-invasive heart attack predictor.
Problems caused by heavy drinking may linger well after the hangover has come and gone.
Doctors say there's a non-invasion test that can predict your risk for a heart attack.
A 14-year-old Los Angeles honors student has died after inhaling a computer keyboard dust cleaner, apparently to get high.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
Prime Day may have officially ended, but that doesn't mean there aren't still deals to shop.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
A man has died after officials say he rescued two young children from the water at Weymouth Furnace Park in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
A 30-year-old woman riding a bike was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square and two other crashes in Philadelphia left a person dead and another critically injured, police said.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Pennsylvania State Police say the crash happened on Blue Route near West Chester Pike shortly after 11 a.m.
A man has died after Atlantic County officials say he rescued two children in trouble in the water in Hamilton Township. Officials identified the man Thursday morning as 49-year-old Pablo Hernando Cruz of Mays Landing.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu’s record, becoming the youngest player in MLS history when he made his debut Wednesday night for the Philadelphia Union.
Officials say a woman is recovering after she was struck by a SEPTA Broad Street Line subway train at the Allegheny Station in North Philadelphia. Meanwhile, police are investigating after a woman riding a bike was hit by a car and killed at 18th and Spruce streets. More on these stories in your Digital Brief.
A 30-year-old woman riding a bike was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square near the intersection of Spruce and 18th streets on July 17. Philadelphia Police said the woman was riding in the designated bike lane.