‘Deserving’ Dog Rescued from Philadelphia Train Tracks Gets Adopted and Finds ‘Nothing But Love’

A Philadelphia rescue shelter said Lucky, a pit bull mix, is “thriving” after getting adopted by one of the people who saved him

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Philly Rescue Angels INC/Facebook

Lucky, a paralyzed dog found abandoned on train tracks in Philadelphia, has finally found a family to love him after he was adopted by one of the people who saved his life.

The pit bull mix was left for dead on the tracks in November 2022 and suffered through a two-day ordeal. Lucky’s rescuers believe the canine’s spinal cord was severed by a passing train before animal lovers found the dog.

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Healthy Life: Food. What should we be eating? | Blogs

What to eat? It seems like the entire world has an opinion on what we should be eating. Grains, meat, fish? Yes to all, to some or none at all? It can be confusing and overwhelming. Most people don’t have the time and are not interested in learning every little detail of each choice. They just want to be informed in a general sense and feel like they are making a healthy choice for their families. So how do we do that? I have found that testing out a little bit of everything has helped guide me in a direction

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Scheurer Hospital teaches students to live healthy lives

Scheurer Health is making its way to classrooms across the Upper Thumb to help fight childhood obesity. Through games and activities, Scheurer staff members are teaching first-, third- and fifth-graders how to take better care of themselves.

“The kids really love it when we come in, and they get super excited because it helps break up their day,” said Scheurer Health and Wellness Advocate Ben Zaleski, who recently taught an eight-week class at Owendale-Gagetown Area Schools.

Zaleski and his colleagues teach a “5210” program, which stands for the amount of time people should spend doing certain activities. According to this

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Why one wrong step (literally) is delaying Tony Gonsolin’s pursuit of ‘unfinished business’

Los Angeles, California October 3 2022-Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin walks to the dugout.

Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will start the season on the injured list after spraining an ankle. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The injury looked so innocent in the moment, Tony Gonsolin’s teammates initially chuckled at his one wrong step.

After a round of fielding drills for Dodgers pitchers on a backfield at Camelback Ranch earlier this month, Gonsolin was slowly trotting away from the mound when his left foot suddenly gave way on the infield grass, twisting his ankle and knocking him off balance.

At first, a group of fellow pitchers standing nearby found humor in the sight, razzing

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This doctor unlocked the secret to a happier life. Here’s what you need to know

Younger generations are more diverse when it comes to sexual and gender identity (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Younger generations are more diverse when it comes to sexual and gender identity (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

How happy are you? You’ve likely asked yourself this at some point and the answer has probably changed based on a variety of factors: how you feel about your job, your financial status, your health, your personal growth, the way you look, and more.

If you were to remove those factors and only answer based on the relationships you have with your family, friends, and/or a significant other, your answer might look different.

That’s because at the crux of human happiness is good, close, healthy,

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From Retail Therapy to Healthy Living: How to Approach Selfcare in 2023

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Due to their ability to add volume and length to natural lashes, eyelash extensions have become increasingly popular. Additionally, lash extensions save people time and money by making their eyes look younger, beautiful, alert, and gorgeous without having to apply mascara every day.

Although getting your lashes professionally done has many benefits, it can be an expensive beauty habit to maintain. You can achieve fluttery lash extensions at home without breaking the bank with Lashify’s affordable natural lash extensions. It’s like having a secret weapon in your makeup bag!

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Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may greatly improve health

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(vgajic/E+ via Getty Images)

Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about the rest of the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Short of lounging on the beaches of southern Italy or an island in Greece, could adopting the focus on relaxed, familial dining, afternoon naps and strong communal bonds also improve health?

A group of researchers explored what would happen if middle-aged and older British adults – who live about 1,500 miles northwest of the Mediterranean Sea and its convivial way of life

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Government of Canada funding to improve healthy living for priority populations in PEI

Addressing common risk factors for chronic disease will help improve health and quality of life

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, Feb. 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Physical activity, healthier eating and tobacco cessation help improve health, well-being and quality of life, and also reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Engaging communities, especially those who are socially and economically marginalized, to support the health of their communities is important to foster an environment where people adopt and maintain healthy behaviors.

today, Adam van KoeverdenParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced

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