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Tackling the Philadelphia Marathon? Take Elite Runner Erika Kemp’s Advice

Kemp, who grew up in South Jersey, became the fastest American-born Black woman when she ran the Boston Marathon in 2023.


Opinion

How I Got Through My Cancer Scare

News

Should We Pay People to Quit Smoking?

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do I Deal With Good Friends Who Are Bad Roommates?

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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vegan philly

We Went on a Vegan Eating Spree in Philly

These were our favorite dishes.

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From Our Sponsor

This Equine Specialist Uses Horses to Heal Folks From Trauma and Mental Health Issues

Meet Kristen de Marco, the executive director of Gateway HorseWorks.

Be Well Philly’s September Studio of the Month is Tuck Barre and Yoga

Find your flow or move those muscles this September at Tuck Barre and Yoga.

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I Walked Across Philadelphia With a Record-Breaking Endurance Swimmer and About 50 of Her Friends

With the EverWalk initiative, Diana Nyad is trying to get more people to walk and talk.

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From Our Sponsor

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.

This Philly ER Doctor Makes Fitness, Good Food, and Me Time Top Priorities

See how Amanda Davala, an Emergency Medicine Physician, prioritizes her fitness and wellness despite a busy schedule and early wake ups.


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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 2026: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

A yoga studio stalwart. HYROX, hacked. And a killer massage that won’t break the bank.


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From Our Sponsor

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.

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

How to live more sustainably.

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From Our Sponsor

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

Meet 2019 Health Hero Challenge semifinalist Alexis Campbell.

A New Teeth Straightening Service Just Arrived In Philly

Candid, which offers clear teeth aligners, is now open in Center City.

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From Our Sponsor

We’ve Chosen This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists

Vote today, and help us choose our three finalists.

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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.


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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.

Four Coworking Beauty Studios Are Opening Around Philly This Fall

Image Studios 360 will open in West Chester, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, and Feasterville starting in November.

gritty 5K

The Gritty 5K Is Coming

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

rare disease

This Penn Professor Almost Died From a Rare Disease Four Times

But David Fajgenbaum refused to give up.

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