Health & Fitness
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A Hill School Graduate Is Remembered for His Dedication to His Patients
Dr. George Moffitt Jr., a graduate of The Hill School who treated thousands of Pennsylvanians for heart ailments throughout his half-a-century-long career, has passed away at the age of 99, writes Zahriah Balentine for PennLive. Among the patients he treated were many Marines, as he served during the Korean War as a battalion surgeon. He…
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Doylestown Wellness Studio Floats Hints to Clientele About New Services to Come
A wellness studio in Bucks County is floating around some new services they will be offering customers in the near future. The Doylestown Float Studio, located at 301 South Main Street, North Building, Suite 3 in Doylestown, recently took to social media to give hints about a new service that will be offered at their…
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Bring Your Unused, Expired Drugs to These Drop-Off Sites in Doylestown This Weekend
Several areas in Bucks County will be taking unused prescription drugs and medications in order to keep their communities safe. Ed Doyle wrote about the two location for TAP Into Doylestown. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held on April 21 and several spots in Bucks County will have drug take-back locations. The purpose…
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Fusion Gyms Opens Second Location in Bucks County, Offering All Means of Fitness
A new gym has opened their doors in Bucks County, offering health and fitness for those looking to get into shape this year. Aunyea Lachelle wrote about the new gym for NBC10 Philadelphia. Fusion Gyms recently opened its second location in Fairless Hills which, at 75,000 square feet, leaves no room for excuses “This is…
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See Where Bucks County Ranks in Health Among the Other Counties in Pennsylvania
A recent study was able to show how Bucks County ranked in general health compared to other areas in the state of Pennsylvania. Researchers at County Health Rankings wrote about the results. Bucks County ranked #8 out of the other 66 counties in the state. Factors that determined the ranking included length of life, quality…
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See Where PA Ranks in Life Expectancy Compared to the Rest of the Country
A recent report showed where each state stands for life expectancy, and Pennsylvanians can breathe a sigh of relief at the results. Staff writers at Fox 29 discussed the results. Researchers at Life Extension Magazine were able to determine how each state in the United States ranked in life expectancy, with the addition of Washington D.C.…
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CLIMB Health & Wellness in Lafayette Hill Treats the Whole Person, Represents the ‘Future of Medicine’
When you call CLIMB Health & Wellness, you might be surprised at who answers the phone — Dr. Jessie Fields. Along with co-founder Amy Kempe, she wants her members to be able to have direct access to care providers. So she’s the one taking calls to schedule appointments and answer questions. This is just one…
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Warrington Wellness Center to Host Grand Opening Over the Course of Several Days
A new wellness center will soon be opening in Bucks County, and the owners are planning on opening even more locations in the near future. Restore Hyper Wellness, located at 1551 North Main Street in Warrington, will be hosting its grand opening March 1-5. As part of the celebration, the new wellness center will be…
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Bensalem Man Can Hunt and Fish Again Thanks to Local Doctor Pinpointing the Source of His Pain
Ron Mroz of Bensalem used to enjoy hunting and fishing with his friends, according to a staff report from 6ABC. “We go up there, and we fish for a week up in the mountains,” he said. “And we fish different streams and all.” But then he had to start missing some of those beloved yearly…
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New Hope Resident, Fitness Entrepreneur Tracy Anderson Talks Her Method, Teaching People How to Move
A famous fitness instructor, who has recently called Bucks County her home, is discussing how she became successful at her craft. Lane Florsheim wrote about the fitness expert for The Wall Street Journal. Fitness entrepreneur Tracy Anderson, who owns a property in New Hope, is best known for her energetic aerobic dance classes that take…
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Here’s How Bucks County Ranked for Employment, Wages of Fitness and Sports Centers Last Year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has calculated how all counties in the country rank for wellness, and Bucks County’s numbers are now available. The government bureau was able to gather the information in order to show which counties prioritize the employment and the pay of employees at wellness centers. “Location quotients are the ratio…
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Perkasie Native to Open a Brand New Fitness Center in Downtown Quakertown
A new gym is set to open in Bucks County very soon, and local residents are excited to begin their fitness journey as the year begins. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new gym for WFMZ-69. The Phittest is a new gym that is set to open at 306 W. Broad St. in downtown Quakertown. Owner…
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Founded During Pandemic, Philadelphia Apiary Puts Focus on Mental Health, Mindfulness
Founded by Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham during the pandemic, Half Mad Honey, a Navy Yard-based apiary, puts focus on mental health and mindfulness, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. The name they chose for their business is a deliberate nod to Mad Pride, a movement that advocates for the de-stigmatization of mental illness…
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General Recreation: Fitness Circuit Playground a ‘Win’ for El Primer Paso
The El Primer Paso School in Dover, NJ realized a “long-time dream” when it opened a new play area, said Susan O’Donnell, director of El Primer School. At the unveiling, El Primer Paso school family and supporters gathered, along with New York Jets players, to spread 20 tons of green and white loose-fill rubber mulch…
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Make Your Own Gift Baskets Full of Holistic Products at This Doylestown Wellness Center
For those looking to start the year off on the right foot, a wellness center in Bucks County is offering the perfect holiday gifts. Jenn Frederick reported on the local business for Fox 29. The Salt Cave, located at 46 East State Street in Doylestown, is offering customers the chance to create their own gift…
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This Bucks County School District Has Partnered With a Local Gym to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices
A Bucks County school district is collaborating with a local gym chain to promote health and wellness for all students and staff. Centennial School District recently announced that they are collaborating with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties to extend its programs, services, and staff expertise in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility…
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St. Mary Medical Center’s Heart Lab Receives $1 Million Grant from Major Biopharmaceutical Company
One of Bucks County’s biggest hospitals was just given a large grant for their new heart lab, allowing patients to have access to lifesaving treatments. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the grant. St. Mary Medical Center was just gifted a $1 million grant that will go toward the improvement of…
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A Fitness Director for the YMCA of Bucks County Was Recently Named ‘America’s Favorite Instructor’
A well-respected Bucks County health and wellness director has been voted as the best fitness instructor in the entire country. Megan McCuen, the Director of Group Wellness for the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, was recently voted as “America’s Favorite Instructor” by Burnalong. A popular instructor on the online program Y Wellness 24/7, McCuen has more…
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