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Mary Clare Fischer

Health & Wellness Editor

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trauma-informed yoga
Be Well Philly

Trauma-Informed Yoga Kept This Pennsylvania Man Sane in Prison

Thanks to the Transformation Yoga Project, Michael Huggins is now bringing the practice to others.

cancer art
Be Well Philly

This Cancer Survivor Turned to Art for Solace During Treatment

Now Jenna Benn Shersher runs Twist Out Cancer, a program that offers creative outlets for those affected by cancer.

use less plastic
Be Well Philly

These Philly-Area Companies Are Trying to Help You Use Less Plastic

How to live more sustainably.

summer camp brain injuries
Be Well Philly

This Pediatric Nurse Founded a Summer Camp for Kids With Brain Injuries

Meet 2019 Health Hero Challenge semifinalist Alexis Campbell.

health hero challenge semifinalists
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We’ve Chosen This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists

Vote today, and help us choose our three finalists.

lifestyle blogger
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How a Philly Lifestyle Blogger Stopped Apologizing for Her Body

Once Emily Tharp saw more images of people who looked like her, she became far more comfortable in her own skin.

gritty 5K
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The Gritty 5K Is Coming

You can run a 5K with Philadelphia’s favorite mascot this fall.

rare disease
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This Penn Professor Almost Died From a Rare Disease Four Times

But David Fajgenbaum refused to give up.

healthy football food
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Make Your Football Feast Healthier With These Butcher-Approved Recipes

Rastelli’s knows how to turn your gameday grub into a healthy spread.

chronic pain
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Chronic Pain Nearly Ruined This Archaeologist’s Life

Now Noel Davis helps others’ improve their pain through careful exercise.

stretch marks
Be Well Philly

It Took a Health Crisis for Me to Embrace My Stretch Marks

How I came to appreciate the lines that cover my hips and thighs.

Be Well Philly

Sign Up for This Stair Marathon and Help a Local Nonprofit Support Cancer Patients

Legacy of Hope’s major fundraiser is coming up on September 20th.

matcha drinks
Be Well Philly

Upgrade Your Matcha Latte With Saxbys’ New Line of Specialty Drinks

The local coffee chain’s suite of matcha drinks gets creative with the popular green tea.

vegan desserts
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You Need to Try the Vegan Desserts at This New Point Breeze Bakery

Batter and Crumbs’ storefront is packed with yummy treats.

body positive photographer
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When She Was Growing Up, This Boudoir Photographer Hated Her Body

Now Cheyenne Gil makes a point of celebrating all bodies.