It's no secret that breast-feeding is good for babies. But it may also reduce their risk of obesity later in life according to a study by researchers at Mount Sinai’s Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute in Toronto published last month.
The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia and Abington Hospital have agreed to jointly fund a rabbinic chaplain to visit Jewish patients.
University of Pennsylvania-educated Dr. Richard LeVine by chance — and through the goodness of his heart — became a hero to hundreds of people when he joined the ranks of Flying Doctors of Mercy.
From purchasing pricey Spinning bikes to hiring certified fitness instructors, a handful of area day schools are taking extra steps to make sure their rigorous dual curriculum includes time to nurture healthy lifestyles.
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