Health & Fitness
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Here’s Why a Social Community Is So Important for Seniors
We all know the heartwarming pleasure that comes from feeling connected to people we care about. And most of us have experienced the misery of loneliness, too. So it probably comes as no surprise that social connection is linked to well-being, while its opposite — social isolation — can have a detrimental effect on health.…
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Celebrating 100, Minnie Pieatso Owes Her Longevity to Keeping Busy
Minnie Pieatso believes keeping busy will keep you going, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She would know. Pieatso just celebrated her 100th birthday, joined by the staff and residents at Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she’s lived since 2019. “Minnie inspires me to live to be 100,” said Melva Williams of…
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Media Comedian Chris Nee’s Book Brings a Voice to Mental Illness
Chris Nee of Media is a standup comedian, a cancer survivor, and now an author describing his journey to overcome anxiety, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. He dedicated his book, “Boy Meets Anxiety,” to his best friend Shawn, who struggled with his own mental health silently for years and eventually committed suicide. The…
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Residents Living Near Limerick Plant Can Now Get Potassium Iodide Tablets
The Limerick Plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power plants, and anyone living in its vicinity could be at risk if there was a nuclear emergency, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. As a part of a statewide emergency preparedness plan, Montgomery County is offering potassium iodide tablets to be used in the event…
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ROAM Fitness: A New Gym Experience for PHL Airport Travelers
Travelers can now make efficient use of their downtime at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with a workout at ROAM Fitness, a new gym located in Terminal F. The gym, part of a start-up mission to bring gyms to airports, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and offers day passes at $25, writes…
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Broomall Couple Created Vestibular First to Help You Stay Balanced
A Broomall couple, owners of Vestibular First, has found an innovative, inexpensive way to treat inner-ear balance problems, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. “It looks like voodoo—vertigo voodoo,” said Patrick Esmonde. Esmonde designed inexpensive infrared video goggles that help healthcare professionals like his wife, Helena, look at patients’ eyes to diagnose balance disorders.…
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Neumann University Students ‘Save Soles’ at Diabetes Health Fair
Five Neumann University nursing students volunteered at a health fair in Chester to help male residents “save their soles” by learning about the connection between diabetes and foot amputation. They checked blood pressure, completed health surveys, and assisted Dr. Ron Renzi, a local podiatrist, with foot circulation checks. Neumann nursing professor Ann Zahner provided on-site…
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Community-Friendly Pickleball Courts Open in Wayne
Dink City, one of the largest pickleball facilities in the northeast has opened at the former tennis courts of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. Dink City Pickleball is owned by Episcopal Academy alum Bryson Craft, 31, and Radnor High graduate Rob Norton, 32. …
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Tiny Lung Implants Breathed New Life into Collegeville Woman
Sherrie Nichols, of Collegeville, has had lung problems her whole life, according to a staff report from 6ABC. “I was born premature,” she said. “And then I had pneumonia almost every winter as a child.” Despite those issues, she grew up to be very active and to successfully juggle her work, family, and a love…
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State Rep. had Post Partum Depression. Now She’s Looking to Help Other Moms
Delaware County State Rep. Jen O’Mara has had her own experiences with postpartum depression. She is now working to pass legislation to increase awareness of this condition among new mothers and their families. Rep. O’Hara had a difficult road to motherhood, she writes in the Keystone Newsroom. The birth of her daughter Katherine was complicated…
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TLC: Improved Mental Health With SUDS: A Simple Practice to Measure and Reduce Stress
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and physical health problems. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, people under stress—particularly chronic…
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A Year in, Partnerships and Flexibility Highlight Delco’s Health Department
Partnerships are key components of Delaware County’s one-year-old health department in its fight against chronic health problems, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The department manages health issues in the county, tracks emerging infectious diseases, and educates the public. It’s also looking at the complex interplay of environment, economics, race, and access to…
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It’s Time for Delaware County’s Health Check Up
It’s a mixed bag when it comes to the 2023 health of Delaware County, according to a nationwide county assessment of health outcomes by the University of Wisconsin. Residents at the moment are experiencing health ranking in the lower middle range among Pennsylvania counties, somewhere between 25 and 50 percent on a 0 to 100…
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See Where PA Ranks in Life Expectancy Compared to the Rest of the Country
A recent report showed where each state stands for life expectancy, and Pennsylvanians can breathe a sigh of relief at the results. Staff writers at Fox 29 discussed the results. Researchers at Life Extension Magazine were able to determine how each state in the United States ranked in life expectancy, with the addition of Washington D.C.…
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CLIMB Health & Wellness in Lafayette Hill Treats the Whole Person, Represents the ‘Future of Medicine’
When you call CLIMB Health & Wellness, you might be surprised at who answers the phone — Dr. Jessie Fields. Along with co-founder Amy Kempe, she wants her members to be able to have direct access to care providers. So she’s the one taking calls to schedule appointments and answer questions. This is just one…
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Puppy Yoga: A Double-Dog Cure for Stress at Neumann University
Health Sciences students at Neumann University in Aston decided to put stress “on paws” last week when they created an original cross-breed event, puppy yoga. College students are hounded by stress, and everyone knows that spending time with pooches and practicing yoga are good ways to relax. So, four seniors in Dr. Kathleen Swanik’s class…
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What’s Life Expectancy in Delaware County? Read On
Delaware County is on a list of 34 counties out of 67 in Pennsylvania where the average life span for residents matches or exceeds the state average. A resident here can expect to live an average of about 78 years. That’s the state average, according to Stacker.com. On health outcomes, Delaware County was 17th in…
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These Divas in Havertown 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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