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Meet a Health Hero: John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy

The 2025 finalist biked across America for his mom. That cross-country journey became a nonprofit that has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers.


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Ask Dr. Mike: Let’s Talk About Poop

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Plan Your Ultimate Wellness Day at Be Well Philly Fest

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The Best Public Golf Courses Around Philly

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Meet a Health Hero: John Matthews of Ride Hard, Breathe Easy

His nonprofit has raised $1.2 million for lung-cancer patients, families, and researchers.

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
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Ask Dr. Mike: Let’s Talk About Poop

From the color and shape of poop to something horrific-sounding called Hirschsprung’s megacolon, we get down and dirty about what – um – moves through us.

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The Best Public Golf Courses Around Philly

Plus: Smart swing tips, new etiquette know-how, and everything you need to ace it this summer

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Plan Your Ultimate Wellness Day at Be Well Philly Fest

Our annual good-for-you event returns on May 17th. Take a peek at the schedule to start mapping out your day.

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60+ Farmers’ Markets Around Philadelphia and South Jersey

Our ultimate guide to where local growers sell their produce, meat, dairy and more

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Find Low-Cost (and Free) Mental Health Services

Help is out there — here’s where to find it in Philly.


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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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Dear Kimberly: Will I Ever Find My “Special Someone”?

And what do I do while I wait?

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The 2026 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge Is Officially Underway

Submit your nomination for a deserving local health hero by May 30th.

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This Philly Doctor Is Practicing the Long Game — One Family at a Time

For more than four decades, this primary-care physician has cared for patients across generations — and knows what continuity of care really means.

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What It’s Like: Stories From Philly’s Medical Heroes

Fear. Relief. Worry. Hope. What it’s like to take care of us.

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This New Art Program Is Fostering Creativity and Connection for People With Parkinson’s

Create & Connect offers art classes and gallery tours for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

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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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The 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here

Our all-new list: the 3,086 best physicians in the Philadelphia region, as chosen by their peers.

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This Philly Barber Is Pairing Haircuts With Health Care

Inspired by his own medical crisis, Al Dashiell is bringing registered nurses into his Center City barber shop, Chopped P.H.D., to help clients stay healthy.

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Dear Kimberly: How Can We Cope With Despair?

When it feels like the world is without hope, how do we move forward with what each day demands of us?

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Nature Prescriptions? Just What the Doctor Ordered

What if your primary care physician gave you a script for more time outdoors? Prescribe Outside, a program from CHOP, is doing just that.

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