Health & Fitness
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Bala Cynwyd’s Larimar Therapeutics Progresses Toward Cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia
Despite the widespread freeze on clinical research due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bala Cynwyd-based Larimar Therapeutics is advancing clinical trials for Friedreich’s ataxia, a complex inherited rare disease that causes progressive nervous system damage and movement problems, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. The disease affects around one in 50,000 people and currently there…
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COVID-19 Alert App for Pennsylvania Arriving Next Month
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is planning to release a COVID-19 exposure notification app next month to help with contact tracing, writes Liz Tung for the WHYY. “This app uses Bluetooth technology to let a person know that they have been exposed to COVID-19 without compromising their identity or their location,” said state Health Secretary…
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King of Prussia Cannabis Dispensary CEO Predicts More Medical Marijuana-centric College Courses Coming
The University of the Sciences recently announced three new online certificate programs on medical marijuana, expanding the short-term education options for medical providers, entrepreneurs, and retail associates looking to join the new industry, writes Sophie Burkholder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mike Badey, CEO of Keystone Shops with a King of Prussia dispensary, is among the…
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Local High School Coaches Reiterate Importance of Football
Many local football head coaches are passionate about having a high school season this year due to its importance to many students, writes Ed Morlock for the PA Prep Live. “For certain kids in Cheltenham and particularly for a significant amount of kids in Philly, they view football as their only way out,” said Cheltenham…
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Local High School Athletes Hope for Best Amid Uncertainties Surrounding Fall Season
Local high school athletes are continuing workouts and hoping for the best as uncertainties continue to loom over the fall season of high school sports, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We can control what we can control – this is out of our hands,” said Cheltenham High senior running back and linebacker Sam…
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Going Back to Normal Isn’t Good Enough. We Need to Build Back Better.
By HealthSpark “When one’s life has been shattered into a million pieces, most set out to pick up the pieces & rebuild. Others look at those broken pieces & decide this is their opportunity to start anew, the bigger picture comes into view.” ― Sanjo Jendayi, author and spoken word artist The COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Get Out This Weekend, But Follow These Basic Health Guidelines
By Wendi Rank There’s good news for those of us looking to get some fresh air, exercise – even squeeze in a round of golf. On Friday, May 1st, Governor Tom Wolf allowed private campgrounds, marinas, and golf courses to open, reports 6abc.com. Guided fishing trips are now permitted state-wide as well. These sites join…
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61-Year-Old Villanova Man Wants Back on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ After Hip Replacement
Sixty-one-year-old Brian Magerkurth, a Villanova resident, is looking to re-qualify for TV’s “American Ninja Warrior” after undergoing a hip replacement, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel first qualified for the NBC show that tests its contestants’ strength and agility to the max in 2015. He was planning to…
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Mental health services help mental health but aren’t a cure all for gun violence
By Bill Myers (MCES CEO) The aftermath of a mass shooting event is a frustrating time for mental health providers. On the one hand, the field gets a lot more attention than it usually receives. On the other hand, this attention is far from helpful. The media generally attributes the occurrence of such tragedies to…
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Benefit for the Brain 2019 to be held at The Highlands in Fort Washington
Please Join Us for a New Twist on an Annual Event! The 8th annual Benefit for the Brain will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at The Highlands in Fort Washington. This event highlights the need for both medical and non-medical research and services for mental illness. Each year we…
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Ikea aims to make a better meatless meatball
Ikea is hopping on the plant-based protein bandwagon, reports fox5sandiego.com. Ikea is a Swedish owned multinational retailer well known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and Swedish meatballs. The Swedish company has been the largest furniture retailer in the world since 2008. The company is working on a new version of its famous Swedish meatballs that “looks…
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Rails to Trails is connecting America one step at a time
With summer on the way, families are looking for more activities they can enjoy together outdoors. A great way to spend more time outside and stay healthy is walking, there are several trails in the area just waiting to be explored. More and more communities are being connected by trails and trail networks. resulting in…
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MCCC to hold Red Cross Blood Drive and Wellness Fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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Red Cross: Blood, platelet donations needed in wake of Hurricane Florence
Thousands of lifesaving blood donations have gone uncollected due to drive cancellations forced by the hurricane, but patients still need critical medical care [gap height=”10″] As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or…
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