Wellness

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Riverview Wellness Village sculptures to feature handiwork of its residents

Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them

Health Influencers Pew

Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds

Sleep Quality Dreams

Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that's partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring

Urban Tree Planting

Philly students are guaranteed water and bathroom breaks under district's new wellness policy

School District wellness

Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says

Dark Showering Sleep

Playing 'pink noise' sounds, like rainfall, to fall asleep may harm REM sleep

Pink Noise Sleep

Dry Vibes taps into Philly’s growing alcohol-free social scene

DRY VIBES Event

The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here's how to get back on track

Healthy Habits 2026

Holiday stress keeping you up at night? Cognitive shuffling may help you fall asleep

Sleep Hacks 2

Feeling stressed? Taking a trip to an art museum may help relieve it

An 'alarming' amount of young people use cannabis to fall asleep, study shows

No matter your age, it's never too late to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Aging Wellness Exercise

New Jersey, with low depression and divorce rates, is among the happiest states in America

Is knuckle cracking bad for joints and can it cause arthritis?

Vested interests. Influence muscle. At RFK Jr.'s HHS, it's not pharma. It's wellness

Vacations offer more than a good time — they boost mental and physical health, too

Vacation Health Benefits

New views on masculinity could propel men to better health — but some insist on clinging to its traditional meaning

Masculinity viewpoints

Napping has many health benefits, but only if it is done right

Napping Health Benefits

Vibrating plates are among the latest weight-loss fads. But do they work?

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt as it expands telehealth business

One-third of Americans report excessive sleepiness — and the issue deserves greater attention, experts say

sleepiness health risks

Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia Sleep Tips

For people with dementia, dancing is a way to boost their well-being

Alzheimer's Dance Benefits

Does 'sleepmaxxing' really improve sleep and well-being? It's complicated

Sleepmaxxing Wellness Trend

Mushroom coffee has all the zing with less caffeine, fans say. But its health benefits may be overstated

Mushroom Coffee

The key to happiness? Don't strive for it

Happiness Paradox

Limiting internet use on smartphones can help boost mental health, attention spans

Mental Health phone use

'Detox' foot pads claim to rid the body of toxins, but health experts are skeptical

More Americans are working past 65, and most say it has a positive effect on their health

Older Americans Work

People wake up happier than when they go to sleep, study finds

Happiness Levels Morning

Laundry stripping removes built-up residue from towels and sheets, but the benefits may not be worth the work

Drinking carbonated water may boost weight-loss efforts, but only by small amounts

sparkling water weight loss

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