health
They Told Me I May Never Walk Again. Now I Compete in Ironman Races.
Warning: A graphic image of a wound appears in the article below. Ali Cook Jackson was mounting her horse. It was a move she’d done […]
Scientists Just Found Another Reason You Can Blame Winter for Making You Fat
As far as excuses go for reason’s we, um, fill out a little during the winter, we’ve used them all: it’s too cold to exercise, the days are too […]
How I Lost 58 Pounds After Having Two Kids
Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one Philadelphian’s transformation story. Want to share yours? Email me at [email protected] Who: Tiffany Hopkins, 36, […]
I Spent a Week Tracking Everything I Ate, Every Time I Worked Out, And What I Spent on Both
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to live a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each […]
I Finally Learned to Cook — And It Helped Me Lose 46 Pounds
Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one Philadelphian’s transformation story. Want to share yours? Email me at [email protected] Who: Mara Jefferies, 24, a nurse […]
Does Drinking Water Do Anything to Help My Dry Skin?
Dry skin in a plague that seems to be especially widespread during the winter months. Hands cracking, lips chapping — it’s all unpleasant and sometimes […]
You Can Get Your Gut Health Analyzed At Fishtown’s New Holistic Medical Practice
Need proof that gut health is hot right now? Walk into pretty much any grocery store, and we’d be willing to bet you’ll find not […]
10 Commandments for a Healthy Holiday Season
1. Commit to moving every day. Since college, Jen Crompton, owner of Ardmore’s Fuel Cycle Fitness, has dubbed December her “month to move”: “Every day, […]
The Salad Mistake You’re Probably Making
Let’s be honest: How many sad-desk lunch salads have you eaten dry, as in no salad dressing, because you were told that it’s healthier? Well, […]
Amber Rose Stars in PSA to Fight Tampon Tax, Gains Back Some of Our Affection
Sometimes, South Philly native Amber Rose does stuff that make us want to stop claiming her. For instance, saying that people where she’s from (we […]
Study: This Is Exactly How Often You Should Be Moving If You Sit All Day
For years, we’ve been berated for sitting. It’s ingrained in our temporal lobes that sitting at home, at our jobs, and even on the plane is, […]
Is Everyone Scheduling Secret Sex Dates But Me?
Okay, before we get started here, let’s get this embarrassing nugget of information, crucial to my talking about this subject, out of the way: The […]
CHOP Docs Will Start Prescribing What This Summer?
Technology is great for a lot of things: YouTube tutorials showing you how to craft Kim Kardashian-esque cheekbones, GrubHub, and comparison shopping for fantasy vacations […]
The Checkup: Where to Find Awesome Deals on Lululemon Leggings
• Did you know Lululemon has a “We Made Too Much” sale section on their website? Shopping it can save you a good chunk of […]
10 Dos and Dont’s of Dealing With Sunburn, According to Philly Skincare Pros
So, we all know that sunburn is something that should be avoided at all costs. I mean, at this point, using sunscreen is a no-brainer. […]