Health & Fitness
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Havertown Divas Dance Their Way to Fitness
A group of senior citizens are part of a special fitness class “Dancing Divas” at the Haverford Township Community Recreational Environmental Center that’s teaching them some new dance steps, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. The class is geared toward older women who like to move, said Elizabeth Luff, an adult fitness instructor at the center.…
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Ardmore Psychologist on the Increasingly Vital Role of Friends: ‘Tell Them You Love Them’
Despite improvements in pandemic numbers, politics, and current events (Eagles!), mental health remains a steady concern. Amy Keller Laird’s MSN report on the value of friends in navigating current life included insights from an Ardmore expert. Pandemic trends had devastating psychological effects worldwide. In addition to its physical harm, the health crisis increased instances of…
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Two Montgomery County Firms Help Local Couple Create In-Home Gym, No Sweat
Homeowners seeking the benefits of fitness in the convenience of home are finding it by constructing their own in-home gyms.The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Terri Akman reported a Montgomery County pair tapping into the trend. West Mount Airy couple Garrett and Jennifer Miller wanted a commercial-grade workout space under their own roof. To get it, they worked…
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King of Prussia District Hosts KoP Wellness Week: Feb. 6–12, 2023
King of Prussia’s thriving health and wellness community comes together for its second annual King of Prussia Wellness Week: seven days of deals, workouts, and events that will take participants’ 2023 health goals to the next level. Produced by King of Prussia District, KOP Wellness Week kicks off with a new event at KOP Mall…
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West Chester Woman Didn’t Let New Motherhood Stop Her Monumental Achievement at Walt Disney World
A West Chester woman is making some mileage at the 30th annual Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. Hannah Brookes said that she never loved running but fell in love with it ten years ago when her parents got her involved with runDisney as a 21st birthday present, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Over 100,000 racers…
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COVID Health Goals Helped Fort Washington-based Nutrisystem’s Profits Grow Fat
While some companies took a hit during the pandemic, Fort Washington-based Nutrisystem thrived. The weight-loss brand made its way onto American meal plans in 1972, and the subscription service has only blossomed from there. President Stephan Mikulak was meek about giving away company figures to The Philadelphia Inquirer, but it’s no doubt the company has…
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In-County Trail Projects to Advance in 2023, Yielding Health, Tourism, Quality-of-Life Benefits
Montgomery County currently has two major trail projects in the works: the new Chester Valley Trail extension and the Cross County Trail. Emily Rizzo tracked the progress of both initiatives for WHYY. The additional outdoor assets are part of the Circuit Trails Coalition’s plans, which aim to connect the region across three states with 500…
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General Recreation: Fitness Circuit Playground a ‘Win’ for El Primer Paso
The El Primer Paso School in Dover, N.J., realized a “long-time dream” when it opened a new play area, said Susan O’Donnell, school director. At the unveiling, El Primer Paso school family and supporters gathered, along with New York Jets players, to spread 20 tons of green and white loose-fill rubber mulch around its new…
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Norristown Woman Works Hard to Walk Again After Diagnosis of Rare Cancer of the Foot
Thirty-five-year-old Maria Pagnotta’s medical mystery appeared harmless at first. The Norristown resident was a routine runner, often logging ten mile per outing. But she began to notice a golf-sized lump on her foot. It became increasingly painful, so Pagnotta sought medical attention. Terri Akmann, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, chronicled the diagnosis and treatment that followed.…
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Holy Family University Hosted Clinic for Flu Vaccine, COVID-19 Booster at Philadelphia Campus
Holy Family University recently held a clinic for residents who wanted to catch up on their flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. The event was held at the school’s Stevenson Lane Residence, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, at the school’s city campus. The clinic took place on Nov. 30 from 11 AM to 3…
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MCCC to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
For the holiday season, consider giving the gift of life-saving blood. Montgomery County Community College will be hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 1-6 PM in the College’s North Hall Gallery, 16 East High Street, Pottstown. Free parking is available at South Hall, 101 College Drive. Walk-ins…
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Parx Casino Addresses the Burning Issue of Gamblers Who Wish to Smoke during Play
A Bucks County casino is just one of many in the Philadelphia area that has made a decision on smoking options inside its building. Tracy Tully wrote about the health v. hospitality conundrum in The New York Times. Parx Casino, located in Bensalem, worked to keep operations going during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a current…
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Gaining an Hour Extra of Sleep Is Only One Reason to Like the Nov. 6 ‘Fall Back’ of the Clocks
While a lot of people do not relish the thought of moving their clocks an hour back, daylight saving time’s end comes with several advantages everyone can enjoy, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most important, the day the clocks are turned back is the longest day of the year, as it lasts…
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Ambler Dental Sales Rep Turns Traffic Accident into Smile-Worthy Encounter
A Feb. 2022 fender bender on the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge — ordinarily a teeth-grinding moment — has instead resulted in smiles all around. 6abc reporter Alayna Gomez didn’t floss over any details in filing her story. The collision was between Greg Cuta of Phila. and Cecilly Rudalavage, an Ambler resident who is also a sales representative…
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Plymouth Meeting Woman Featured in Powerful Portrait Series of Breast Cancer Survivors
A Plymouth Meeting resident was featured in a stunning portrait series of breast cancer survivors. New-York based jewelry designer Alexis Bittar told the women to dress up as if they were “going to an amazing party”, writes Pandora Amoratis for London’s The Daily Mail. Speech pathologist Abby Match was one of the survivors featured…
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King of Prussia Breast Cancer Survivor Uses Her Influencer Status to Urge Woman to Get Mammograms
Tomika Bryant was 40 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, nine years later, she’s become an influencer who encourages women to mammograms, reports Stephanie Stahl for CBS 3. The mother of two was able to overcome the disease with surgery and radiation. Bryant stresses the importance of early detection, and…
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Intravenous Hydration Brand Plunges into Horsham as First Pa. Expansion Site
Live Hydration Spa, an Omaha-centered brand that supplies intravenous therapies for general health purposes, has chosen Horsham as the location of its first Pa. site. Its treatments involve the introduction of electrolytes directly into clients’ bloodstreams through an intravenous line. The brand seeks to ensure that the specific injectable addresses a patient’s acute symptom. Or…
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Two In-County Connections Make for Compelling Documentary Now Streaming on AMC+
Two Montgomery County connections converge in a documentary, Our American Family, currently streaming on an AMC+. Elizabeth Wellington reported the film’s Haverford-Ardmore settings in The Philadelphia Inquirer. World of HA Productions, Haverford, produced the 87-minute documentary. The narrative centers on Nicole, a 28-year-old Ardmore resident recovering from opioid addiction; she understandably prefers to keep her…
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