Health & Fitness
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Philadelphia’s New Mom School Brings Postpartum Community to Rittenhouse Square
For many new mothers, the support that surrounds pregnancy tends to disappear the moment the baby arrives, Eva Almiñana wants to change that. New Mom School Philadelphia, a franchise of the California-born national brand, opens June 8 in Rittenhouse Square under the ownership of Graduate Hospital resident Eva Almiñana, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Her motivation is…
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Lyme Disease Risk Is Rising in Bucks County and Southeast Pennsylvania. Here’s What You Need to Know
If it feels like tick season is starting earlier and hitting harder, you’re not imagining it. Health officials and researchers are warning that 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons southeastern Pennsylvania has seen in years, as warmer winters and earlier spring temperatures create ideal conditions for ticks to survive and spread, writes…
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Bucks County’s Best Walks, Straight From the People Who Live Here
Warmer weather is back, and across Bucks County, people are lacing up their shoes and heading outside. But where, exactly? That question gets asked a lot this time of year. One recent r/BucksCountyPA Reddit thread posed the question directly: where do you actually like to walk around here? The answers were specific, enthusiastic, and surprisingly…
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Indoor Pickleball Franchise Chooses Bucks County for Pennsylvania Debut
As pickleball continues to surge in popularity all across the country, PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, is preparing to open its first Pennsylvania location in Bucks County. The new facility will include state-of-the-art indoor courts, professional-grade amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that is designed to suit players of all skill levels. Owned and operated…
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Former Bon-Ton in Richland Township to Become Home to New Tenant
Relentless Iron, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, will relocate to part of the former Bon-Ton department store at Richland Plaza in Richland Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. This spring, the business will relocate from its three-year home in Quakertown to a larger space less than half a mile to the south. In the…
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New Anytime Fitness Location in Warrington Celebrates Grand Opening Next Month
A new fitness facility focused on coaching, community, and long-term health is officially opening its doors in Warrington. Anytime Fitness Warrington, located in The Shops at Valley Square, will host its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on April 9 from 5–7 PM in partnership with the Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce. The event will bring together local residents, business leaders,…
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Premier Indoor Pickleball Club in Newtown Gives All Skill Levels a Place to Play
For pickleball fans looking for a place to hone their skills and elevate their game, The Picklr in Newtown is the perfect spot to visit, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. This premier indoor pickleball club, located in the Newtown Shopping Center, features 11 professional-grade courts with lessons and open play available. The Picklr also has its own event space overlooking the club, with a fireplace, that…
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Reconnect with Nature Through Self-Care at These Bucks County Wellness Retreats
If you seek to reconnect with nature while prioritizing much-needed self-care, Bucks County offers several wellness retreats designed to help you achieve both, write Laura Brzyski and Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. Honey Hollow Farm in New Hope is a National Historic Landmark nestled on 103 picturesque acres. The property features a beautifully preserved…
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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine with holistic healing, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. After 11 years in practice, Gary drew inspiration from her mother and grandmother, both nurses, to specialize in oncology surgery. “They…
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Warrington’s New Anytime Fitness Builds Strength Through Community
In a community like Warrington, and across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, where people value relationships as much as results, finding the right place to pursue health can make all the difference. Everyone’s fitness journey follows its own unique path, and for many, success comes down to finding an environment that feels supportive, welcoming, and sustainable. …
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Buckingham’s Kin Wellness Expands Remote Services with New Partnership
Buckingham’s Kin Wellness and Support Center is expanding its services through a partnership with Chalfont’s Center for Neuropsychology & Counseling, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The center will be offering up to 12 visits of free counseling and therapy sessions to cancer patients through Kin’s Remote Care Program. Dr. Mary Brownsberger, one of Kin’s in-house therapists who previously worked at The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, arranged the collaboration. “I am…
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Pregnant and a Cancer Survivor, Villanova Field Hockey Coach Takes on Marathon
Villanova University field hockey coach Karlie Kisha participated in Saturday’s 8K Philadelphia Marathon, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Her participation was particularly impressive because she is seven months pregnant and a cancer survivor. The former Olympic athlete took the race in stride. “Looking for a 9-minute mile pace,” Kisha said, “but seven months…
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Bensalem Man Regains Mobility After Injury Thanks to Experimental Drug
Larry Williams, a Bensalem resident left paralyzed after a cycling accident three years ago, has regained the ability to walk with the help of an experimental drug, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. After his accident, Williams thought he would never walk again. “Panic, despair, depression, anxiety—I couldn’t do anything,” he said. “I had…
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Southampton’s Kidology Expands Reach with New Mobile Therapy Bus
When Southampton’s Kidology founder Luba Patlakh Kaplun decided she wanted to extend her pediatric therapy service’s reach, she created a mobile therapy space, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Kaplun found an old bus that she transformed, decorating the exterior with bright colors and their logo. She redesigned the inside to model one of…
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Yardley Psychologist and Advocate Pushes for Plus-Size Inclusion at Peloton
Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body-positivity advocate from Yardley, is seeking to become Peloton’s first plus-size cycling instructor and make fitness more inclusive, writes Emma Copley Eisenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She bought her first Peloton bike during the pandemic, and though she wasn’t expecting to like it, it’s become something she very much enjoys.…
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Horsham Township, IBX, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Montgomery County
Independence Blue Cross and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently celebrated Horsham Township becoming the first official IBX-sponsored Fitness Court partner in the Philadelphia region. The Fitness Court at Lukens Park, which originally launched to the community in 2020, has reopened with modernized equipment and a completely renovated space ready for users of all fitness abilities. A…
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New Hope Resident Opens Skincare Studio at Buckingham’s Solebury Club
Remy Weil, a licensed esthetician from New Hope, recently opened a new skincare studio, Remy Esthetics, in Buckingham’s Solebury Club, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Weil has a background in dermatology and experience working in medical spa environments. In this new studio, she is offering a results-driven, nurturing approach, blending customized care with…
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Doylestown’s Village Improvement Association Shifts Focus to Mental Health
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown will be turning its efforts to improving mental health in the area through a new initiative, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The association founded Doylestown Hospital in 1923 to support the health of residents in Doylestown. Following Penn Medicine’s acquisition of Doylestown Health and Doylestown Hospital, the…
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