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9 Refreshing Swimming Holes Worth Exploring Near Philadelphia

Escape the humidity in these natural swimming spots not too far from the city.


News

Presenting the 10 Semifinalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

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News

AI Comes to the Medical Exam Room

Reviews

I Tried It: Learning to Row at Penn Athletic Club

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

Latest Stories

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How to Navigate Doctor’s Appointments When You’re in a Larger Body

Jenny Weinar explains how to combat the weight stigma of a broken medical system.

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This South Philly Man Decided to Trade Boozing for Baking

Now Louis Remolde is five years sober.

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How a South Philly Pole Dancing Class Helped Me Find My Confidence

Contributing writer Meghan Peters recently checked out Intro to Pole at Flaunt Fitness.

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A New Wellness Collective Is Opening Today in Midtown Village

Wellness Above Walnut will offer chiropractic care, hydration therapy, massage, and health coaching.

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9 Philly-Area Fun Runs That’ll Motivate You to Break a Sweat This Summer

When it’s humid and 80-some degrees during the middle of the summer, motivation to lace up your running shoes and hit the sidewalk is hard […]

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This Chestnut Hill Communications Consultant Loves Her TV Shows and Life Time Workouts

When she’s not running her own business, Jessica Lawlor’s probably strength training or binge watching.


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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


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From Our Sponsor

This Exton Nonprofit Founder Wants to Beat Cancer With Fitness

Christine Meyer uses exercise-related events and programs to raise money for fighting cancer.

Monkey Yoga? Raccoon Yoga? Animal Yoga Has Gone Too Far.

If you think that doing the downward dog with a simian sounds like fun, we’ve got the event for you!

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News

16 Places for Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Around Philadelphia

When it comes to frozen, fruity treats, nothing beats açaí bowls.

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This PA Native Was Addicted to Heroin and Pills

Now David Hem is running his own yoga studio, the Healing Fields Philly.

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Go Kayaking Down the Delaware This Summer

See Philly by water, thanks to the Independence Seaport Museum.

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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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Haley Morris Seemed Like a Healthy 20-Year-Old — Until a Genetic Disorder Took Her Life

The Fishtown native collapsed on Valentine’s Day, thanks to a rare bleeding condition known as HHT.

Guides

8 Places in the Philly Area to Practice Your Ax Throwing

Here’s where you can throw like a pro in and around Philadelphia.

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5 Places to Rent Outdoor Gear for a Summer’s Worth of Adventures

Kayaks, tents, mountain bikes, and more.

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This Philly Kickboxing Gym Believes Everyone Can Fight

Meghan Peters checks out FightFit FightStrong’s approachable classes.

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