Health & Fitness
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Granite Run Promenade in Media Active with Health Centers, Food Hall
New luxury apartments being built at the Promenade at Granite Run in Media will also have two health centers opening in the next few months on the ground-floor retail space there, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. HiLo House and SweatHouz will open near each other at 1127 W. Baltimore Pike, in the apartment…
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This Wellness Retreat in Skippack is the Perfect Place to Relax and Unwind
Those looking for a soothing spa day spot can check out SALTability Retreat in Skippack, which offers a variety of services guaranteed to help you unwind, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. At this wellness retreat, clients can enjoy facials, massages, foot detox treatments and red light therapy. SALTability is best known for its calming…
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Delaware County Hosts Inaugural 10-Mile Race From Media to Chester
A new tradition is coming to Delaware County Sept. 28 as it embarks on its first big race, the Delco 10-Miler that starts at Rose Tree Park in Media and ends at Subaru Park in Chester. Spots are filling up fast, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We thought that this would be a great opportunity…
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These Spots Can Help You Find Health and Beauty This Summer
The summer months offer opportunities to recharge, get outside for healthy activities, and find opportunities to relax. Here are three places in Delaware County that can help you get the most health and beauty out of your summer downtime, as compiled by Philadelphia Magazine. The Retreat at the Vault A recovery studio, known as The…
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania
Recreational marijuana may still be far from becoming legal in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers are once again taking a look at the issue, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In May, the state House passed a proposal allowing state-owned stores to operate a legal marijuana market, bringing adult-use cannabis closer to legalization in Pennsylvania…
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New Pickleball Facility To Open This Fall In Delaware County
The Picklr is opening a 42,073-square-foot pickleball center in Broomall in the fall, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The 16-court facility will be at Broomall Commons, 2940 Springfield Road, and will offer professional-grade outdoor surfacing, onsite snacks and drinks, a private event space, and free leagues, tournaments, and clinics. The Picklr will also have apparel,…
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Women’s Respite, The Wildflower Collective Has Reopened in Havertown
The Wildflower Collective, a space for new moms or women needing to rest, recharge, and reconnect, has opened at a new location in Havertown, reports the Daily Times. The Collective reopened June 22 at 16 E. Eagle Drive. Founded by Rachel Creighton, the Wildflower Collective is a designed space that invites women at all stages…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into e-bike rentals with her husband, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 News. Ed and Jessica Kline run KlineRentNRide, bringing e-bikes to Delaware County and to other locations throughout the Philadelphia region. The couple discovered the joy…
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JAG Physical Therapy Moves into Havertown in Expansion Plan
JAG Physical Therapy continues to move into the Philadelphia market with the recent purchase of Penn Therapy Associates in Havertown, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn Therapy Associates was founded in Broomall by Mark E. Reitz in 1984. It relocated to the 2010 West Chester Pike in Havertown in 1999. “Our patients and…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according to Stacker. Delaware County tied with Huntington County, coming in at No. 20. It shows a life expectancy of 77.6 years, .3 years higher than the state average. Bucks County…
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Reconnect with Nature Through Self-Care at These Bucks County Wellness Retreats
If you seek to reconnect with nature while prioritizing much-needed self-care, Bucks County offers several wellness retreats designed to help you achieve both, write Laura Brzyski and Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. Honey Hollow Farm in New Hope is a National Historic Landmark nestled on 103 picturesque acres. The property features a beautifully preserved…
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How Delaware County Ranks Among Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Rates
Delaware County ranked in second place among Pennsylvania counties that have the highest Alzheimer’s rates, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is one of the top ten causes of death in the nation. Delaware County had a 12.3 percent Alzheimer’s rate for its population…
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Synthetic Dye Ban Puts Philadelphia’s Classic Treats at Risk
With the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., moving to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial food dyes, several iconic Philadelphia treats may be at risk, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to eliminate artificial colors from the nation’s food supply by the end of next…
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Havertown’s JoAnn Meyer Likes to ‘Run Strong’ With Others
JoAnn Meyer of Havertown has been running since she was a child, when her parents signed her up for the winter track team, and she’s been loving it, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. “I was never that number one-seated person. I was more back of the pack,” she said. That didn’t make her less determined,…
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IBX Teams Up with National Fitness Campaign to Bring Free Outdoor Fitness Centers to Region
Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are now collaborating to increase access to free outdoor fitness options in communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Municipalities, schools, and other organizations in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties that own accessible public space may now apply for grant funding to assist in building Fitness Courts, courtesy of IBX and…
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Empowering Women’s Wellness: A Journey to Healing with Dr. Dalesa Rueda
There’s a moment in every woman’s life when she realizes she’s been holding her breath, pushing through stress, ignoring exhaustion, and carrying the weight of the world as if she were built for it. We convince ourselves that we can handle it all, that self-care is a luxury, and that our strength is measured by…
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Radiant Heart in Broomall Brings Mind and Body to Its Yoga
Radiant Heart Yoga & Wellness Center in Broomall brings more than just a fitness routine with its four different kinds of yoga, reports Sheila Watko for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Founder and owner Janira Ramirez Mello runs a yoga studio with an emphasis on whole mind and body wellness, reflected in the 13 different yoga classes…
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After Four Decades at Former Jennersville Hospital, Medic 94 Settles Into New Home
After 41 years at the former Jennersville Hospital campus, Medic 94 has fully settled into its new home along Baltimore Pike in Penn Township, writes Chris Barber for the Chester County Press. The medical emergency room on wheels officially relocated to its new space on Nov. 18 and has since expanded to include a new…
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