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November 2009

 
 

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A Spectator’s Guide to the Philadelphia Marathon

Executive editor and three-time marathon runner Tom McGrath spills what racers want — and don’t want — from their cheering...
Tom McGrath
 

ASK A TOP DOC: What Does My Thanksgiving Gobble Fest Do to My Body?

Surprise! The calories in your T-Day dinner won’t kill you, but this hidden culprit could. A Top Doctor clues us...
Jenna Bergen
 
 

EAT SMART: Philly Lunch Guide

The city’s best places to grab a quick, better-for-you meal on your break. 
Leah Benner and Brooke Hoffman
 

HOLIDAY HELP: Better-for-Your-Bod Mashed Potatoes

Ditching mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day is heartbreaking and just plain un-American. Here, turkey’s supporting stars get a two healthy...
Annie Monjar
 
 

HOLIDAY HELP: Three Smart Ways to Lighten Up Turkey Day

Healthy Philly chefs who will help with your holiday dinner.
Jenna Bergen
 

Philadelphia Turkey Trots for Thanksgiving 2009

Where to burn calories pre- and post-gobble fest.
Annie Monjar
 
 

Sweat Test: Belly Pilates

Should you do it or ditch it? We try area classes so you don’t have to waste time or money.
Janine Berstein
 

Treat Yourself: Slim Down in Sedona

Hike your way to a rock-hard body in Red Rock Country.
Christine Speer
 
 

Watch This: Slackline Yoga in Rittenhouse Square

We’re all looking for it, all the time: Workouts that don’t feel like workouts, that tone our body and obliterate...
Jenna Bergen
 
 
 
 

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500 CALORIES OR LESS: FUEL Opens in South Philly

Q102 DJ Rocco Cima is giving health-conscious diners a new option.
Jenna Bergen
 

EAT SMART: Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Healthy Bites chef/owner Katie Cavuto shares the recipe for her favorite fall soup.
 
 

SMART MEDICINE: Two Peds Are Better Than One

These local pediatricians are making the waiting room obsolete.
Annie Monjar
 

WEIGHTY WISDOM: Governor Rendell’s Six Smart Tips for Weight Loss

If our steak-loving Governor can drop 40 pounds while stressing over his budget, you can, too. Here, his no-nonsense formula.
Jenna Bergen
 
 
 
 
 

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Back to School: Healthy Lessons for Busy Chefs

Healthy cooking classes we can't wait to sign up for.
Leah Benner
 

DO THIS NOW: Pick Your Own Apples

Pick your way to better health at these orchards throughout the Philly suburbs.
Emily Callaghan
 
 

EAT SMART: Brown-Bag Lunches the Kids (and You!) Will Love

Kid-friendly, make-in-a-snap, nutritious dishes that are tasty and fun to eat.
Leah Benner
 

FAMILY FITNESS: Fun Ways to Keep Your Kids Off the Couch

There’s more than after-school sports to keep your little ones on the move. Check out...
Leah Benner and Justine Garbarino
 
 

RUN YOUR BUTT OFF: Healthy Life’s Fall Running Calendar

Don’t miss a chance to sweat for a good cause. Here, our roundup of 28 area runs (and walks!) from...
Brooke Hoffman and Brittany McLeod
 

Sweat Test: Sculpt at Lithe

Should you do it or ditch it?
Carrie Denny
 
 
 
 
 

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EAT SMART: Healthy Recipes for Labor Day Picnics

Whip up these smart and simple dishes that’ll satisfy guests without adding pounds.
 

EAT SMART: How Many Calories Are Really In My Fro-Yo?

We got the scoop on the city’s fro-yo shops
Cristina Perachio
 
 

EAT SMART: Size Matters — The Sad Truth About Servings

From mini to medium to bucket sized, find out how many servings you’re swirling away in each cup
Jenna Bergen, research by Cristina...
 

EAT SMART: The Truth About Fro-Yo’s Probiotics

Live, active cultures really can give your body a boost, but are fro-yo’s claims a fraud?
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Eat This Now: Jersey Corn

The super-sweet, perfectly tender ears are in season. Check out six recipes from the area's smartest chefs
Jenna Bergen, additional research by...
 

OUTDOORS: Up Your Weekend Workouts

Fast fitness getaways just a short drive from Philly
Tim McGovern
 
 

Recipe Bonus: Three Great Gazpachos

Put those Jersey tomatoes to good use with vegan restaurant Horizons’ heart-healthy versions of this classic summer soup
Jenna Bergen, additional research by...
 

SUMMER HEALTH: How can I avoid irritations while shaving during bathing suit season?

Top Doctor Steven Manders, a dermatologist at Cooper University Hospital, shares tips for staying safe and smooth.
Stephanie Genuardi
 
 

SUMMER HEALTH: Natural Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay

Try these local finds to ward off summer intruders sans chemicals.
Hannah Poole
 

SUMMER HEALTH: What’s the Best Way to Treat a Bug Bite?

Top Doctor and dermatologist Warren Heymann tells you how to treat a bug bite.
Hannah Poole
 
 
 
 
 

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A Sexy New Way to Whittle Your Waist

Sculpt a pin-up girl’s body — and build loads of confidence — with this new Philly class
Cristina Perachio
 

ASK A TOP DOC: How Can I Prevent Swimmer’s Ear?

Dr. William Carroll, a Top Doc at Bryn Mawr Hospital who specializes in family medicine, shares how to give this...
Stephanie Genuardi
 
 

City Health Challenge: Serve Us Iced Coffees That Won’t Blow Our Diet!

Everyone loves a little flavor in their ice-cold joe, but why could our intrepid reporters only find one coffee house...
Jenna Bergen
 

Dining Guide: Restaurants Where You Can Score a Fresh Meal

You don’t have to cook to enjoy Philly’s beautiful bounty.
Allison Stadd
 
 

Eat This Now: Watermelon

This tasty summertime fruit is now in season, and to celebrate, we asked area chefs to fork over their favorite...
Jenna Bergen
 

Java Jiggle: How Many Calories Are in That Syrup, Anyway?

While we had city baristas on the phone, we checked out the calorie stats. See what you’re really adding to...
Jenna Bergen, research by Leah...
 
 

Last Chance: Three Summer Sports Leagues You Can Still Sign Up For

Nab a spot in one of these guaranteed-to-make-you-sweat local sport leagues for a fun (but killer) workout
Tim McGovern
 

Score a Pin-Up Girl Body at Home

Five fitness tips from Philly’s burlesque babes
Cristina Perachio
 
 

Shop Smart: 5 Ways to Up Your Buy-Local IQ

Liz Solms, owner of Sweet Pea Nourishment, shares her local shopping secrets and tells us how to make sure “local”...
Jenna Bergen
 

Sip Smarter: Make Flavored Iced Coffee at Home

Your local spot hasn’t smartened up? Casa de Coffee shares how to whip up your own, syrup-free summertime joe so...
Leah Benner
 
 

Summer Health: Prep Your Kid for Camp

Top Doctor L. Scott Buckland of Paoli Memorial Hospital tells us how to keep ‘em sunburn- and sniffle-free while they’re...
Jenna Bergen, research by Stephanie...
 

SWEAT TEST: The Power-Yoga Lunch Hour at Yoga Sutra

Should you do it or ditch it? We try out area classes so you don’t have to waste time —...
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Use It or Lose It: Three Tasty Summer Salad Recipes

Don’t let all those fresh cucumbers and summer squash go to waste! Whip up one of these salads from the...
Justine Garbarino
 
 
 
 

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Ask a Top Doc: Do the new 100+ SPF sun blocks really work?

William James, MD, a Top Doctor and dermatologist, tells us if we should toss our old bottles.
Jenna Bergen, reported by Stephanie...
 

Boost Your Health With Herbs

Power-packed herbs are where it’s at—and this NoLibs hot spot is where you can get them.
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Fitness Programs That Can Whip You — and Your Golf Game — Into Shape

Our favorite local golf-geared fitness programs.
Tim McGovern
 

Five Super-Tasty — and Way-Better-for-You — Dessert Recipes for the Fourth

Three local chefs share the healthy summer treats guests will love.
Jenna Bergen, additional reporting by...
 
 

Healthy Life’s Guide to the Greens

From where to play to who to see to help you shape up and sharpen your swing, we rounded up...
 

Sip to Your Health: Three Super-Tasty Herbal Iced-Tea Recipes

From lowering blood pressure to fighting allergies, you can fill your glass guilt-free with these all-natural herbal teas all summer...
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Swim Your Way Slim: Five Ways to Kick Your Water Workout Into High Gear

Sweat Fitness’s water aerobics instructor tells you how
Leah Benner
 

Swim Your Way Slim: No Pool? No Problem!

Area pools where you can take a dip now — and no, there’s not a waiting list!
Justine Garbarino
 
 

Swim Your Way Slim: Water Workouts That’ll Whip You Into Shape

The region’s 12 hottest classes that’ll keep you cool all summer long
Leah Benner
 

Turn Your Golf Game Into a Workout

Local trainer Mike Smaltz of Bryn Mawr’s Platoon Fitness tells you how.
Tim McGovern
 
 
 
 
 

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3 Great Grill Recipes

Delicious dishes so light you can take seconds and still fit into your bikini
Rich Landau, chef/owner of Horizons
 

A Q&A With Local Cookbook Author Joy Manning

Philly Mag’s resident food critic chats about her new cookbook, Almost Meatless — and reveals how you can lose pounds...
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Ask a Top Doctor: How Can I Stop My Migraines?

Top Doctor Stephen Silberstein, director of the Jefferson Headache Center, clues us in on the newest treatments — and they’re...
Jenna Bergen
 

Concessions That Won’t Kill Your Diet

Lansdowne’s new theater might be playing great flicks, but their local organic treats are taking center stage
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Fire Up Your Grill, Fire Up Your Health

The chef/owner of Horizons, our favorite Philly vegan restaurant, shares his secrets for summer cooking that will help fill you...
Jenna Bergen
 

Get a Dancing With the Stars Body

Eight local instructors who’ll teach you the steps and turbo-charge your fitness level.
Maggie Rusch; Additional Research by...
 
 

Great Spots to Dance in Philadelphia

Show off your new skills, learn the Lindy, or cha-cha off some calories at the area’s hottest dance floors
Maggie Rusch
 

Springtime Spaghetti Carbonara

Whip up this delish dish from local author Joy Manning’s new cookbook, Almost Meatless, for a healthier version of this...
Joy Manning
 
 

The Best Gyms Down the Shore

From LBI to Cape May (and every town in between), we’ve rounded up the best spots to score a sweat...
Tim McGovern Additional research by...
 
 
 
 

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Hospital Abbreviation Key

Top doctors hospital abbreviation key
 
 

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A Pro to Know … for Back Pain

Beth Downey, owner of Body Precision Pilates, can help you send persistent pain packing
JENNA BERGEN
 

Beat Your Biological Clock

No guy in sight? Too busy kicking ass at the office? Main Line Fertility’s new egg-freezing treatment allows you to...
Jenna Bergen
 
 

Don’t Go Broke for Baby

Crozer’s new “multi-cycle” IVF packages may save couples money and stress
Jenna Bergen
 

Infertility Doctors and Centers in Philadelphia

TOP DOCTORS FOR INFERTILITYChristos Coutifaris, Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaMichael Glassner, Bryn Mawr HospitalSamantha Pfeifer, Hospital of the University...
 
 

IVF and Beyond: Local Infertility Treatments That'll Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

Having a baby isn’t always easy. Luckily, Philadelphia is full of doctors working on the forefront of infertility treatments. Here,...
Jenna Bergen
 

Philadelphia's 15 Top Day Camps for Healthy Kids

From the city to the suburbs, we rounded up the super-fun programs that will keep ’em off the couch all...
MAGGIE RUSCH AND ALLISON STAAD...
 
 

Race-Day Tips for the 2009 Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Pasta dinner the night before? Check. Hit the Porta Potty before the start? Check. But there are a few other...
Jenna Bergen
 

The Best Philadelphia Trails to Hike Now

Heart-pumping climbs, dog-friendly paths and walks for the kids.
Jenna Bergen, Maggie Rusch and...
 
 

Top Doctors for Allergies

The 2009 Top Doctors who can get you through spring sniffle-free
Jenna Bergen and Maggie Rusch
 

Your Philly Allergy Survival Guide

Top tips from our Top Docs
Maggie Rusch
 
 
 
 
 

Shopping & Style

Spring-Clean Your Life

Ahhh, spring: the perfect time to get everything in your world back on track.
Jenna Bergen
 
 

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Take a Hike With the Philadelphia Hiking and Adventure Group

A local hiking group that will help you hit your fitness goals — sans treadmill.
Jenna Bergen
 
 
 
 

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Cheap Yoga (That Doesn't Feel Cheap)

Yoga for $7? Talk about stress-busting!
Jenna Bergen
 

Get Long and Lean — Without Lipo

If your backside is anything but beach ready, there may be a better option than going under the knife.
Melissa Noucas
 
 

Save Lungs — and Bucks — With Free Quit-Smoking Kits

Stocks may be down, but your confidence, health, and bank account could be on the up and up
Natalie Tosh
 
 
 
 

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Beauty: Winter Spa Treats

Local spas are offering remedies that will help conquer the winter blahs
Colleen Curry and Allison Stadd
 
 

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At Your Service: No Sweat

Our guide to new classes, programs and studios guaranteed to get (and keep) you moving through ’09
Jenna Bergen
 

Health: My Hair-Raising Adventure

Hair loss isn’t just a problem for men. It’s a major issue for women, too.
Carol Saline
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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