Health & Fitness
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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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Happy Trails in Delco as County Makes Concerted Effort to Expand Trail System
A Western Suburbs Tail Summit last week highlighted an expanding bike and hike trails system in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council has made it a priority to invest more in trails and open space, said Council Vice Chair Elaine Paul Schaeffer. There was $7.5 million invested this past…
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Delaware County’s Health Department Team Ready to Get to Work
Delaware County got a look at its new public health department team, led by its new health director Melissa Lyon, at a press conference Tuesday in Media. Everything is in place to open. All that’s needed is the final approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Approval is…
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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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AFC Fitness Center Takes Over Philadelphia Sports Club in Radnor
A 42,000 square-foot space at 555 Lancaster Ave. in Radnor, vacated by Philadelphia Sports Club, will be taken over by AFC Fitness, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility will open in June after a $4 million renovation. The new location will offer a new workout environment recognizing COVID-19 concerns, said owner Matt…
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A Challenge of COVID and a Golden Future of Personal Health for Delaware Countians
Delaware County Health Director Melissa Lyon has her hands full this week as she started her role today as the county’s new health director, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Lyon takes the reins as COVID numbers and syphilis cases are both running high. The health department, still awaiting state approval to open,…
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Anti-Fat Messages Can Be Bad for You, Villanova Professor Says
Medical obsession over obesity can actually do more harm than good, according to research from Janell L. Mensinger, associate professor at Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. Focusing on obesity and Body Mass Index measures can ultimately add pounds and lead to eating disorders, worse health and body dissatisfaction, writes Sandy Bauers for…
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Meet Delaware County’s New Health Director, Melissa Lyon
Delaware County’s new health director Melissa Lyon is leading the charge on promoting public health in the county and expects great things to happen with the new health department. For now, she’s asking residents to be patient while the infrastructure is put in place. “I have a lot of listening and I have a lot…
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Top 5 Reasons to Like the Clocks Being Turned Back
While a lot of people do not relish the thought of moving their clocks an hour back, daylight saving time comes with several advantages everyone can enjoy, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most importantly, the day the clocks are turned back is the longest day of the year, as it lasts for…
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Dunwoody at Home: 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire Home Caregiver Services
Dunwoody at Home, a subsidiary of Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, supports independent living for seniors, providing personalized plans so you can live at home securely and with dignity. Living at home is the desired outcome for many seniors but there are times when it is no longer safe or desirable to live alone. That’s…
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Gyrotonic Exercise Comes to the County at Body Align Studio in Media Borough
Former professional ballerina Deborah “Deb” Zdobinski of Wallingford has brought Gyrotonic exercise to Delaware County through her Media business, Body Align Studio, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Zdobinski discovered Gyrotonic exercise following two total hip replacements. The method is practiced in 80 countries worldwide and has gained a faithful following. The Gyrotonic method…
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‘Queen of Delco’ Offers Mental Health Message After Facebook Absence
Fans have been following Troy Hendrickson and his alter –ego “Aunt Mary Pat,” the “Queen of Delco” on Facebook for four years. But during most of the pandemic, he disappeared. Last Wednesday, he explained why reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. “Over the past year I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression, and I’m sure a…
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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. The index measures residents’ sentiments…
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Glen Macnow’s Son Theodore Offers New Study on Concussions and Screen Time
People usually recognize Havertown’s Glen Macnow, the SportsRadio WIP host, but his son, Dr. Theodore Macnow, is getting his own attention these days for his research on concussions and screen time, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Macnow is a pediatric emergency physician at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center in Worcester, Mass. He’s published…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Survived Quarantine by Cycling. Now He Can’t Stop
Siddeeq Shabazz, a Southwest Philly resident currently studying corporate communications at Penn State Brandywine in Media, is having a good run on his bike, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He began cycling in April 2020, has logged 6,500 miles, been on the cover of Bicycling magazine, and advocates for cultural diversity in cycling.…
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Biking-Hiking Advocacy Group Sees Hope for Doylestown to New Hope Extension
To continue progress on a 25-year plan to make Bucks County more accessible by trails, several interested parties have proposed an addition to the pathway along Route 202. Justine Heinze reported on the 2.8-mile trail extension for the Doylestown Patch. Trail supporters include Bucks County itself and the Circuit Coalition, an advocacy group that works…
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Penn Medicine Design Emphasizes Natural Elements to Aid Patient Serenity, Healing
Penn Medicine Radnor, an ambulatory care center, has only been open since 2020, but it’s part of a medical system that traces back to Pennsylvania Hospital, founded by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond in 1751, writes Suzanne Stephens for architecturalrecord.com. The 250,000 square-foot Radnor facility serves 1,500 outpatients a day. “We wanted to provide…
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