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ASK A TOP DOC: Are Spray Tans Really Safe?

Spray tans can certainly offer a just-back-from-the beach glow in the time it takes to pack for a weekend down the Shore, but don’t strip […]

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Girl-Bonding Trips That’ll Help You Get Fit

At the moment, Healthy Lifers, I’m somewhat obsessed with the idea of putting together a no-boys-allowed trip with my dearest old girlfriends. And I’m not […]

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Get Ready for Broad Street!: Ease Your Race-Day Worries

You always hear that you should eat pasta before a race. Is this true? For a 10-mile race you don’t need to carb load. The […]

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The Phillies: 9 Bars for 9 Innings

MisconductThe windup: Don’t let the naughty moniker fool you: The bar’s actually named for the former co-owner’s yacht. The pitch: A sailcloth-paneled ceiling, dark woods, […]

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The Weekender Puzzle

Last night, I went to a sushi restaurant and, in order to impress my delicious companion, I decided to order a platter of fugu, otherwise […]

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GETTING OUTTA HERE: Close-to-Home Family Fun

Still lining up your summer vacation calendar? Well, there’s the anytime possibility of jetting off to the Greek island of Mykonos for a $9,000/week per […]

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STREET STYLE: Rittenhouse Square

Disclaimer: These pictures are actually from last week, before we hit the 85-degree mark, so there might be a few more layers than you may […]

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The Sales Report: Spring Sales and Designer Trunk Shows

Arcadia Boutique: Trunk Show This evening, this eco-chic NoLibs boutique is hosting a trunk show for one of their favorite lines, Feral Childe. The designers, […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Shades of Green: How Glamorously Green Are You?

At the Bryn Mawr Starbucks, I order my skinny latte:1. On the cell, waiting for a parking spot.2. To go.3. Served in my travel cup. […]

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ON THE HOMEFRONT: Artesano Iron Works Opens in Wayne

There’s something about a wrought iron gate. You know, the ornately curlicued kind that swings open as if guided by woodland sprites, or, perhaps, the […]

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Top Doctors: Your Questions Answered

Who chooses the Top Doctors? A company called Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which each year publishes a guide to the nation’s top one percent of […]

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Broad Street Training Guide: Four Tough Training Qs Answered

I’m finding that so much of running is mental. How can I get through these longer runs in the next few weeks and the actual […]

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Spring Slimdown: Detox Diet Tips and Good-for-You Recipes

Longer, warmer days call for everything from a new wardrobe to a change in your sleep schedule, but don’t forget to change the one area […]

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MINIMIZE YOUR MEDS: A Natural Way to Soothe Seasonal Allergies

Nobody likes a bee sting, but the honey from these pesky summer bugs could be a strong ally in your battle against stuffy heads and […]

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Pulse: At Your Service: Fresh Air: Gear Up, Philly!

Bike Shops, Classes and Services In Feasterville, Guy’s Bikes has an upbeat staff that will fit you on the perfect bike no matter your skill […]