Health & Fitness
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How to Help Someone With Depression: 4 Ways Families Can Offer Support and Find Hope
Having a loved one struggling with depression can be a profound challenge. Not only are depressed people often unwilling or unable to admit or discuss the depth of their struggle, but the symptoms themselves are incredibly painful to watch. According to an article written by the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of depression can vary from…
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Lyme Disease Risk Is Rising in Montgomery County and Southeast Pennsylvania. Here’s What You Need to Know
If it feels like tick season is starting earlier and hitting harder, you’re not imagining it. Health officials and researchers are warning that 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons southeastern Pennsylvania has seen in years, as warmer winters and earlier spring temperatures create ideal conditions for ticks to survive and spread, writes…
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WCU’s Exercise Is Medicine Day Brings Campus and Community Together for a Celebration of Health and Wellness
Around 25-30 student organizations and community groups came together on the Academic Quad at West Chester University on Wednesday, April 22, for the annual Exercise Is Medicine Day (EIM) event. From 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, the quad buzzed with energy as attendees enjoyed free health screenings, giveaways, snacks, and interactive activities — all aimed at promoting…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Financial planning website WalletHub has found that a smoker in the state spends around $4,022 per year on smoking, which comes out to $193,070 over their lifetime.…
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Indoor Pickleball Franchise Chooses Bucks County for Pennsylvania Debut
As pickleball continues to surge in popularity all across the country, PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, is preparing to open its first Pennsylvania location in Bucks County. The new facility will include state-of-the-art indoor courts, professional-grade amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that is designed to suit players of all skill levels. Owned and operated…
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New Anytime Fitness Location in Warrington Celebrates Grand Opening Next Month
A new fitness facility focused on coaching, community, and long-term health is officially opening its doors in Warrington. Anytime Fitness Warrington, located in The Shops at Valley Square, will host its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on April 9 from 5–7 PM in partnership with the Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce. The event will bring together local residents, business leaders,…
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ANEU Kitchens Launches GLP-1 Meal Plan for Those on Weight-Loss Meds
ANEU Kitchens, with a Bryn Mawr location, has launched a new GLP-1 meal plan aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of people using the weight-loss medication, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Although the treatment has helped many improve both their appearance and overall health, users say they often struggle to reach…
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Montco Woman Shares Eating Disorder Recovery Story to Dispel Harmful Myths
Montgomery County’s Brooke Buscio has shared her eating disorder recovery story as part of a new Renfrew Center campaign to combat harmful myths, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. “I was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment, and from there, I was in treatment for about two and a half years,” said…
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Warrington’s New Anytime Fitness Builds Strength Through Community
In a community like Warrington, and across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, where people value relationships as much as results, finding the right place to pursue health can make all the difference. Everyone’s fitness journey follows its own unique path, and for many, success comes down to finding an environment that feels supportive, welcoming, and sustainable. …
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High-End Fitness Club Coming to Wynnewood Shopping Center
A new boutique fitness option is on the way to the Main Line, with Club Studio Fitness planning a large-scale location in Wynnewood, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California-based fitness brand will take over roughly 50,000 square feet at Wynnewood Shopping Center. It will fill the former Bed Bath & Beyond space.…
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Rachel Bunting’s Virtual Walk Challenge Keeps Lima Estates Moving All Winter
At Lima Estates, an Acts Retirement community, a winter walking challenge has turned cold months into a season of friendly competition, learning, and connection. Led by Fitness Program Manager Rachel Bunting, the community’s virtual walk invites residents and staff to log miles while “traveling” across the Great American Rail Trail—from Washington, D.C., to Washington State,…
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Ex-Eagle Brent Celek, Who Lives in West Chester, Turns Platform Into Men’s Health Advocacy
The former Eagles tight end and Super Bowl champion Brent Celek, who lives in West Chester, is using his platform to raise awareness over men’s health issues, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s important for men to talk more about their health,” said Celek. “I think it’s actually happening more. Like, I see it with athletes. I think…
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Conshohocken’s Vision + Fitness & Love Elevates Workouts with Heated Classes
Vision + Fitness & Love in Conshohocken takes fitness to a whole new level with its heated workout classes, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. By combining heat with sculpt moves, the class allows participants to engage more deeply in each movement and reach more intentional results. The facility is open seven days a…
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Meet the Woman Powering barre3’s Growth in Blue Bell and Rosemont
For barre3 studio owner Emily Rothrock, movement has always been more than fitness. After 15 years in Philadelphia’s wellness world, she now leads two thriving barre3 communities in Blue Bell and Rosemont, blending her love of teaching with a drive that has shaped the studios’ steady growth. Rothrock’s path began early, sparked by a group…
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Curbing Teen Vaping: Montco Program Buys Back Devices For $100
Montgomery County has launched a free program to reduce teen vaping with a $100 reward to anyone who turns in their vape, writes Jennifer Joyce for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The concept originated with Montgomery County Prevention Coordinators Jennifer Gehret and Katie Kucz, who noticed area colleges had vape buyback programs and created a high schools…
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At King of Prussia’s Dub Fitness, Veteran Owner Fights PTSD with Fitness
Erica Liermann, a U.S. Army veteran and owner of Dub Fitness gym in King of Prussia, is helping others manage PTSD through fitness, a tool that has helped her rebuild her own life, reports Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Erica Liermann served as a military police officer in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Korea, Baghdad, Iraq,…
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Valley Forge Casino Adds Spa to Growing Lineup of Dining and Leisure Options
The Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia continues to evolve as one of Montgomery County’s premier leisure destinations with the opening of the Valley Spa, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The spa is a full-service retreat designed to offer guests relaxation alongside the resort’s signature excitement. Located next to the casino’s fitness center,…
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Bensalem Man Regains Mobility After Injury Thanks to Experimental Drug
Larry Williams, a Bensalem resident left paralyzed after a cycling accident three years ago, has regained the ability to walk with the help of an experimental drug, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. After his accident, Williams thought he would never walk again. “Panic, despair, depression, anxiety—I couldn’t do anything,” he said. “I had…
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