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9 Refreshing Swimming Holes Worth Exploring Near Philadelphia

Escape the humidity in these natural swimming spots not too far from the city.


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Presenting the 10 Semifinalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

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AI Comes to the Medical Exam Room

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I Tried It: Learning to Row at Penn Athletic Club

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9 Swimming Holes Near Philadelphia

Escape the humidity in these natural swimming spots not too far from the city.

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Presenting the 10 Semifinalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

Plus: Vote now through July 31st to determine the three finalists.

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Dear Kimberly: How Do I Stay Friends With a “Negative Nancy”?

Is it possible to maintain a connection with someone so determined to see the bad in every situation, or is it better to distance myself?

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AI Comes to the Medical Exam Room

Here’s how artificial intelligence is reshaping everyday healthcare in the Philadelphia region.

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I Tried It: Learning to Row

One writer, new to “ergs” and “quads,” discovers that being on the water isn’t just a physical workout, but a mental one.

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Dear Kimberly: How Can I Forge Meaningful Family Bonds?

One generation may have its estrangements, but the next doesn’t need to pay the price.


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

A serene recovery studio, a facial for your scalp, and lick-the-container-clean healthy meals


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Public Pools Where You Can Swim for Free in Philadelphia

Your guide to the city’s public pools that are open (so far!) this summer.

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The Best Outdoor Yoga Classes in and Around Philly

Here’s where you can catch open-air yoga practices around town this summer.

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Can I Tan Safely?

From the different types of sunscreen to UV-resistant clothing to the safe ways to tan my glaringly white body

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A School for New Moms Is Opening in Rittenhouse

For many women, pregnancy comes with a vast web of support — which often vanishes postpartum. Grad Hospital resident and mom Eva Almiñana wants to close that gap with postpartum education program New Mom School.

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Dear Kimberly: The Fear of Failure Is Holding Me Back

I have a degree, a decent salary, and a solid network. How do I find the courage to take the next professional leap?

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


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What Exactly Is Your Doctor Listening For?

Why physicians move that stethoscope around your chest and belly, what your body sounds like, and what can be learned from a simple listen.

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Meet a Health Hero: Katelynn Devinney of Pockets of Hope

The 2025 Health Hero Challenge winner sews and donates drainage tube-friendly sweatshirts to women recovering from mastectomy surgery.

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Worried Should I Be About Cholesterol?

The Penn doc explains why he’s getting far more aggressive about cholesterol, what your numbers actually mean, and the cookout staple to avoid if you want to protect your heart.

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Recap: 2026 Be Well Philly Fest

The annual event featured rooftop workouts, fun wellness workshops, an interactive marketplace, and time for community building.

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