health
How Data Analytics Has Curbed the Prescription of Opioids in Philly
Though the opioid epidemic is not nearly as bad as it was in 2017 when the misuse of prescription painkillers resulted in more than 5,000 […]
How to Navigate the Anxiety of Doctor’s Appointments When You’re in a Larger Body
Jenny Weinar is a Philly-based body positive psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher who’s passionate about helping clients struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, over-exercising, and weight […]
Heard of Health At Every Size? Here’s What the Body-Positive Concept Really Means
Jenny Weinar is a Philly-based body positive psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher who’s passionate about helping clients struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, over-exercising and […]
Who Am I to Decide How Long My Ninetysomething Mother Lives?
Sitting in my car one night a few months ago as I waited for a to-go dinner to be cooked at McMenamin’s in Mount Airy, […]
This Health and Wellness Editor Was an Uncoordinated Mess Before She Took the Philly Mag Job
I do not remember learning how to eat. Nutrition was like language — it came naturally. Or rather, it was one of those things I […]
Need Book Recs? Here’s What 11 Philly Health and Fitness Pros Are Currently Reading
While there are so many forms of mental self-care, sitting down with a book is one of the most powerful ways to keep your mind […]
Do You Need to Sleep Less to Be Successful?
With how much Stephen Klasko has going on, it’s not surprising that the Jefferson Health CEO is well-known for sleeping just four to five hours […]
After Mumps Outbreak, Temple to Require New Students to Get Vaccinated
Temple University will begin requiring new students to be vaccinated against mumps after a recent outbreak of the viral disease. Mark Denys, Temple’s director of student health […]
14 Healthy Lifestyle Changes Philly Fitness Pros Want to Make in 2019
New Year’s resolutions are fine. Maybe they work for some people. But the thing is, deciding you’re going to make some kind of huge change […]
You Can Take Free Yoga Classes at the New Discovery Center in East Fairmount Park
Yes, the warm weather may be gone — and with it, a lot of free outdoor yoga — but you can still do yoga surrounded […]
Take a Look Inside Be Well Philly’s 2019 Health and Fitness Guide
Okay, we’re going to try to get through this without actually EXPLODING with excitement. Ready? Here we go. We’re thrilled to unveil our 2019 Health […]
How Doing Less Cardio and Eating More Helped Totally Transform My Body
Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one local’s story. Want to share your Transformation Story? Email ccunningham@phillymag.com. Who: Maria Pro (@musclebymaria), 27, an online […]
Voting Is Now Open for the Health Hero Challenge Semifinals
It’s here! It’s finally here! After receiving hundreds of nominations for our next Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, our […]
Meet a Health Hero Semifinalist: Susan Shifrin
» You can vote for Susan Shifrin here from September 4th through October 2nd. Name: Susan Shifrin Role: Founder of Artz Philadelphia, an organization that provides opportunities for self-expression and […]
Meet a Health Hero Semifinalist: Marian Uhlman
» You can vote for Marian Uhlman here from September 4th through October 2nd. Name: Marian Uhlman Role: Co-founder and executive director of Healthy NewsWorks, an organization that empowers elementary […]