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Level Up Your Health With These New Philly-Made Products

From adjustable fitness gear to brain-boosting tea, these locally created products have your wellness in mind.


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Meet the First Five Semifinalists of the 2026 Health Hero Challenge

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: How Scared Should We Be of Ticks and Lyme Disease?

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9 Refreshing Swimming Holes Worth Exploring Near Philadelphia

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Dear Kimberly: How Do I Let Go?

Whether it’s a job, a city, a relationship, or a dream, sometimes you just have to move on — but how?

Reviews

I Had Never Gotten a Facial — and Then I Got the All-Star Treatment

A facial first-timer, I stepped into Philly’s ultimate skincare haven and left with a new understanding of what it means to save face.

Reviews

I Tried It: Screaming Out My Stress

How participating in a primal screaming club helped life feel a little less heavy.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: Is It Safe for Me to Smoke Weed or Not?

Our reporter had a scary experience with modern marijuana, so he asked Dr. Mike to weigh in.

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The Philadelphian’s Ultimate Dentist Survival Guide

Make your trip to the dentist less of a grind.

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5 Common Dental Complaints — and How to Solve Them

Philly experts talk you through the tough stuff.


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

A serene recovery studio, a facial for your scalp, and lick-the-container-clean healthy meals


Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How To Exist Between Two Work Worlds

When you’re shifting from one role or realm to another, recognize your fears — and cherish your excitement.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Why Is It So Hard to Get Men to the Doctor?

From fear of the dreaded “digital rectal exam” to plain old fear of the unknown, Dr. Mike weighs in.

News

Could These New Tiny Robots Cure Cancer?

Researchers at Penn and the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest, fully autonomous robots. The health applications are nearly endless.

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How to Recognize — and Greet — Jealousy

When jealousy comes knocking, Kimberly McGlonn suggests interrogating it honestly.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
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Ask Dr. Mike: Why Are More People Under 50 Getting Cancer?

Early-onset cancers are rising and no one knows exactly why. Dr. Mike breaks down the suspected culprits and explains what younger adults can do to help reduce their risk.

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


Guides

Your 10-Week Broad Street Run Training Plan

Our expert guide to help you train for a 10-miler in 10 weeks.

Guides

7 Easy Ways to Add More Fiber to Your Diet

Because fiber needs the PR glow-up that protein has had.

Q&A

How to Deal With Prickly Personalities at Work

When your work team serves up rudeness, Kimberly McGlonn advises naming it — and nipping it.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: Does AI Belong in Healthcare?

From patients using ChatGPT to self-diagnose to computer-assisted medical interventions, healthcare as we know it is rapidly changing. For better or worse?

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