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My Son Died of Sickle Cell Disease. The World Still Doesn’t Understand It

Hannibal Collins lived with sickle cell anemia for 37 years. It was only after his death that I discovered how little the world knows about the disease.


Reviews

I Tried It: Getting Zapped While Exercising

Guides

Where to Go Apple Picking Within an Hour Drive of Philadelphia

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do We Navigate Group Travel Planning With Friends Who Have Deeper Pockets?

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News

Tackling the Philadelphia Marathon? Take Elite Runner Erika Kemp’s Advice

Kemp, who grew up in South Jersey, became the fastest American-born Black woman when she ran the Boston Marathon in 2023.

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Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: Jalen’s Hurt! What the Hell Is Going on With This Blood Clot Thing?

The Penn doc weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Eagles quarterback. 

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: Do I Really Need the Flu Shot and the COVID Booster this Year?

His answer on the booster may surprise you.  

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do We Navigate Group Travel Planning With Friends Who Have Deeper Pockets?

My wife and I are struggling to keep up with the tastes of our college friends after years of traveling together. How do we let them know we can’t any longer?

Opinion

My Son Died of Sickle Cell Disease. The World Still Doesn’t Understand It

Hannibal Collins lived with sickle cell anemia for 37 years. It was only after his death that I discovered how little the world knows about the disease.

Q&A

Should You Go to Your Aging Parent’s Doctor Appointments?

Two Philly geriatricians explain how to help aging parents navigate office visits, medications, and memory concerns — without taking over.


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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 2026: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

A yoga studio stalwart. HYROX, hacked. And a killer massage that won’t break the bank.


Guides

An Eight-Week Training Plan for the Philadelphia Marathon

Calling all procrastinators!

Reviews

I Tried It: Getting Zapped While Exercising

I’m willing to try just about anything in the name of fitness, but voluntarily getting electrically shocked while I did squats and lunges? That’s one I had to think twice about.

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: My Son Just Headed Off to College. How Do I Let Go?

After 18 years, my wife and I are officially “empty nesters.” What’s our role supposed to be now?

Guides

Where to Go Apple Picking Within an Hour Drive of Philadelphia

Apple picking looks different this fall, as a harsh frost earlier this year destroyed the majority of the region’s apple crop. Here are the Philly-area farms and orchards offering limited pick-your-own apple opportunities.

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Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: How Do I Prevent Dementia?

Are GLP-1s the answer? Should I be taking Prevagen? What’s with these super-agers? The beloved Penn doc answers these questions and more.

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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.


News

The Countdown Is On: Bathhouse Opens in Philly Next Week

The sleek social spa will debut its first location outside of New York City on September 25th, inside the Bellevue.

Guides

Turn Your Fall Jersey Shore Getaway Into a Wellness Escape

Why a trip to Cape May during the off-season is the mind-body reset you need

News

Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Rachel Rutter

The Phoenixville immigration attorney founded Project Libertad to help advocate for and provide all-encompassing support to youth asylum seekers.

News

Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Sharon Pervez-Khan

After her daughter Elora was diagnosed with an incurable, cancerous brain tumor, the Villanova mom made it her mission to accelerate research, funding, and life-saving treatment.

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