Health & Fitness
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Enjoy a Day Outside with Your Four-Legged Friend at These Popular Dog Parks
If you’re looking for a great place to let your pooch run free as you both enjoy a breath of fresh air, there are several dog parks in Chester County and beyond that have you covered, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. Lloyd Park in Downingtown is a large public park that offers plenty…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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How DeSales University MBA Program Helped a Graduate Start on an Entrepreneurial Fitness Path
One of the questions that come up often with regards to BAR40 is how it started, and part of that origin story can be traced back to Eric Bartosz’s time completing his MBA at DeSales University. Specifically, the leadership courses which provided exposure and a deeper dive into how innovation, perseverance and passion can help…
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Philadelphia Region Exits Top 25 List of Smoggiest Metros, But the News is No Breath of Fresh Air
The Philadelphia region has finally dropped off the list of the 25 worst metro areas for ozone smog. But the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report shows that the levels of air pollution are still worrisome. Sophia Schmidt hacked through the data for The Philadelphia Tribune. The report looked at both ozone and…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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Skincare Solution Search Led 2 Women to Start Successful Sweet and Kind Product Line
Suzanne Zelov of Villanova and Mary Katherine Schenkel of Phoenixville have been sharing just about everything since they met 17 years ago, including skincare problems, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. “At this point in our lives, we have tried almost everything that’s out there, barring surgery,” Schenkel, said. As they researched topical skincare…
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Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally. Symbols and pictures are another effective way to get a message across for children who are non-verbal, speech-challenged, speak different languages, or who are just learning to communicate with friends and caregivers. Now playground…
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King of Prussia District’s KOP Wellness Week on Through Feb. 13
King of Prussia’s thriving health and wellness community comes together for the debut of King of Prussia Wellness Week – seven days of deals, workouts, and events that will take your 2022 health goals to the next level. Produced by King of Prussia District and presented by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus,…
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Children Become Explorers With General Recreation’s Smart Play Summit
Exploring is a great way for a child to develop. Exploring stimulates the senses with new sights, sounds, and smells; while it improves motor skills and tones muscles. Exploration, particularly shared among children, can develop social and emotional skills, fostering imagination and cooperation. It teaches problem-solving and strategic thinking. Some of the best explorations happen…
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General Recreation in Newtown Square Helped Bring Playground Vision to Life
When Jenny Morgan wanted an all-accessible playground in her rural, close-knit community of Warfordsburg, PA, she turned to General Recreation Inc. out of Newtown Square. A Google search for inclusive play equipment led Jenny to General Recreation and Landscape Structures playground consultant Steve Hemler. Steve developed a design where children with special needs could play…
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Fort Washington-based CMO Launches Journal My Health, Comprehensive App for People with Chronic Illness
Tracey Welson-Rossman, chief marketing officer for Fort Washington-based Chariot Solutions and founder of nonprofit TechGirlz, has launched Journal My Health, a comprehensive app that helps people with chronic illness communicate better with healthcare providers, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Welson-Rossman got the idea for the digital platform over a decade ago, after a…
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Conshohocken Physician Assistant Wins Local Emmy for Health-Based Wellness Show
Jessica DeLuise, a physician assistant from Conshohocken, was recently awarded the 2021 Mid Atlantic Emmy NATAS award in the Long Form Lifestyle Content category for her show, Eat Your Way to Wellness, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than the Curve. DeLuise was the creator, host, and executive producer of Eat Your Way to Wellness. Both…
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Wynnewood Native Researching Magic Mushrooms for Psychotherapy
Brett Waters, a Wynnewood native and New York lawyer who founded Reason for Hope, a nonprofit that advocates for psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy, has high hopes for the newly proposed magic mushrooms bill in Pennsylvania, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Keystone State could become a national leader in studying magic mushrooms as a treatment…
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Aveeno’s New Campaign in Montco to Bring Attention to Skin Health Inequities for Black Women, Men, Children
Aveeno, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson with a presence in Montgomery County, has launched the #Skinvisibility campaign to bring attention to skin health inequities for Black men, women, and children, writes Victoria Uwumarogie for Essence. The goal is to help 100,000 people suffering from eczema over the next six months, including a number of…
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Disneyland May Claim the Happiest Place on Earth, But Philadelphia is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today
The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. What makes a person happy…
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Pottstown’s DASH Fitness Studio Uses Pandemic Shutdown to Regroup, Reopen
When DASH Fitness Studio first opened its doors in Pottstown, the owner Jenny Amaral knew immediately she would require a bigger space, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. A year later, when the business had to close due to the pandemic-related shutdowns, Amaral used this opportunity to move forward with plans to expand…
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Physician, Flex Thyself! CrossFit Names Chalfont Practitioner Fittest Medical Doctor in the World
Dr. David Bozak, D.O., a pain management rehabilitation physician from Chalfont, is 2021’s CrossFit Fittest Medical Doctor. Dr. Bozak earned his title — representing age group 45-49 — in the fitness regimen’s annual Preliminary Competitions. Dr. Bozak is a physician with the Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute. As an avid CrossFit and physical activity participant,…
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