Fitness
CHOP Named Best Pediatric Hospital in America by Parents Magazine
This is a nice bit of good news for CHOP, after the last two weeks were dominated by talk of the grisly murder of one […]
Panic (Or Actually, Don’t)! Broad Street Run Lottery Opens Today
The Broad Street Run Lottery registration begins…9 hours and 30 minutes ago. And it will end…in 278 hours and 30 minutes. Only 40,000 slots, so […]
Broad Street Run Deferral Program Now Open
If you deferred your spot in last year’s Broad Street Run, you can guarantee your spot this time around for free. Practically. And bypass the […]
Why Should I Work Out If I’m Not Overweight?
I’m sure you’re well aware by now that 70 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight. But have you ever thought about the flip […]
Oprah Rubs Magic Foreskin Cream On Her Face to Look Young
Most Oprah-watchers believe that Oprah Winfrey has had a considerable amount of plastic surgery. She’s 58, with nary a wrinkle on her brow. But maybe, […]
Breaking: Broad Street Run Lottery Details Announced
Start your engines. The dates to enter the controversial lottery that will determine whether or not you can participate in the Broad Street Run have […]
Interactive Map: Where to Get a Flu Shot in Philly
Last week, 5,059 Pennsylvanians were diagnosed with influenza. Or got the flu. Depending on how much you want to scare yourself. If you were one […]
CHART: Flu Sends Nearly 500 Pennsylvanians to Hospital in One Week
According to this chart from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, PA hospitals reported 487 admissions thanks to the flu during the first week of 2013. […]
Broad Street Run Bibs Almost Sold Out
The stampede to claim charity bibs for this May’s Broad Street Run may prove more intense than the race itself. You’ll recall that for the […]
A Look Back at the Year in Fat-Shaming
I was surprised to read last week that rates of childhood obesity in some U.S. cities, Philadelphia included, are actually down. According to the New […]
Do It: Philly Frontrunners
‘Tis the city for overeating, drinking, you name it. That’s why we wanted to remind you about Frontrunners International, an LGBT running network with more […]
The Non-Runner’s Guide to Avoiding the Philadelphia Marathon
Leave. OK, fine. In deference to our awesomely toned Be Well Philly colleagues, who are warming up in the halls as we speak, we’ll pretend […]
Philly’s Cigarette Smoking Rates At Lowest Point in Recent History
Philadelphia, I’m so proud of you. Like me, you’re kicking the cigarette habit, and in greater numbers, too. According to new data released today, smoking […]
5-Hour Energy Under Investigation for 13 Deaths, 33 Hospitalizations
If you’re tired right now, you’d better stick with a cup of coffee, as it turns out those wonderful little energy shots that some of […]
Mayor Nutter Offered to Host the New York City Marathon in Philly
Mayor Nutter Offered to Host NYC Marathon. Amid a great deal of public debate, Sunday’s New York City Marathon was canceled due to the effects […]