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5 Philly Instagram Photos Guaranteed to Get You Outside for a Workout Today

Guys, spring has sprung and it is freakin’ gorgeous outside. There is green all around! Trees are in bloom! The sun is shining! If you don’t […]

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Jared Leto Gets Ripped to Play the Joker in Suicide Squad

Jared Leto, who cut his acting teeth at Philly’s University of the Arts, is packing on pounds and muscle for his role as the Joker in director […]

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The Perfect Excuse for a Lunchtime Stroll: National Walk at Lunch Day Is Tomorrow 

Guys, it’s going to be 72 degrees and sunny tomorrow, and you know where you’ll be during your lunch break? No, not sitting hunched over […]

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Einstein Healthcare Network Opening Gynecology Clinic for Lesbian and Bisexual Women and Transmen

Later this spring, Einstein Healthcare Network in Olney will open a gynecology clinic catering specifically to lesbian and bisexual women and transmen. The clinic is a […]

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TV’s Dr. Oz Defends Against Calls for Dismissal

Dr. Mehmet Oz — better known as “Dr. Oz” to his television audience — is coming under increasing attack for promoting what critics say are […]

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The Checkup: The Truth About How Quickly You Can Get Out of Shape If You Take a Fitness Break

• Yep, the whole “use it or lose it” thing is true when it comes to fitness. Question is: How long can you skip the […]

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Taylor Swift Reveals Her Mother Has Cancer

This morning Taylor Swift tweeted her fans a Tumblr link to a letter she wrote about her mother, Andrea Finlay’s, recent cancer diagnosis. For Christmas this […]

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Bad News for Pa. Anti-Vaxxers: Bill Would Eliminate “Philosophical” Exemptions

Pennsylvania legislators are considering a bill to toughen the state’s immunization requirements by removing one of the pathways to opting out. There are three such […]

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The Checkup: The Easy Way to Make Your To-Do List Much Less Stressful

• If your to-do list is a constant source of anxiety for you (I feel ya), here’s a thought: Why not ditch it all together? Check […]

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The Checkup: How to Weight Train for Serious Weight Loss

• Ladies (and gents, but mostly ladies here), don’t fear the weights! If you’re trying to lose pounds on the scale, check out this super […]

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The Checkup: The Nasty Truth About What’s Living on Your Bed Sheets

• After reading this, you’re going to want to wash your bedding thoroughly before curling up tonight — trust me. [Women’s Health] 

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Why We Should All Be Taking Cold Showers

I always thought taking a cold shower was kind of like putting on a fur coat to take your dog for a walk in the middle […]

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What to Eat This Week: 5 Dinners for Glowing Skin

A few weeks ago, we asked Jolene Hart, certified health coach and author of Eat Pretty, to dish on which foods we should be eating […]

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The Checkup: 11 Science-Backed Health Reasons to Get a Dog This Weekend

• Not only do dogs make for the perfect cuddle buddies and Netflix-marathon partners, they’re also really good for our health: Having a dog around […]

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New Jersey May Tighten Vaccine Requirements

Some New Jersey legislators want to make it tougher for state residents to claim religious exemptions to otherwise-mandatory vaccinations, the Courier-Post reports. The number of […]