Health & Fitness
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Malvern Man Bikes Hundreds of Miles to Raise Awareness for Cancer That Took His Mother
Scott Case, a Malvern resident, embarked on the ride of a lifetime as he cycled over 225 miles to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. Case, although claiming not to be a professional cyclist, trained all summer to prepare for the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer bike ride. For nearly 10…
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West Chester Teen Co-Creates App to Help People with Crohn’s, Colitis to Track Their Health
Shravan Rajagopal, a 17-year-old senior at East High School in West Chester, is one of the creators of a new free mobile app, MyCrohnicles, which helps people with Crohn’s Disease or Colitis keep track of symptoms and lifestyles and then share them with their physicians, according to a staff report from TAPinto. Rajagopal created the…
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‘I Found a Purpose’: Stroke Survivor, Mother of Three Thrives at Paoli Hospital
Amy Casarella shines behind the counter at the Paoli Hospital cafeteria. Before that, she had twenty years of waitressing experience when she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in January of 2020, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The mother of three also suffered from a seizure last September and was treated at Paoli. Frustrated that she…
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Here’s Why a Social Community Is So Important for Seniors
We all know the heartwarming pleasure that comes from feeling connected to people we care about. And most of us have experienced the misery of loneliness, too. So it probably comes as no surprise that social connection is linked to well-being, while its opposite — social isolation — can have a detrimental effect on health.…
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Chester County Hospital to Host Community Resilience Resource Fair
Chester County Hospital will be hosting a Community Resilience Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 1 PM to 5 PM in honor of National Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness Month. The event will be held at the Chester County Hospital Main Lobby, located at 701 East Marshall Street in West Chester. The Community Resilience…
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Equestrian Therapy Helps Instill Confidence in Malvern Second-Grader
Emma Celenza, a Malvern second-grader who was born with a mid-forearm amputation, now believes she can do anything she sets her mind to thanks to equestrian therapy, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “I’m strong, brave, and I can do anything,” said the 7-year-old. “Riding horses definitely helped me believe it.” Celenza started riding horses at…
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7 Items in Your Home That May Affect Your Skin
When it comes to improving your skin health, you may automatically think about a multi-step skincare routine. From influencers to fashion magazines, it can seem like everyone is talking about skin care. But while moisturizers, toners, and serums can make a difference, skin care doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, you can make improvements…
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After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury, West Chester University Grad Catches Wave Once Again
West Chester University graduate Jack Cavanaugh did not know if he would ever be able to surf again following the traumatic brain injury he suffered a decade ago, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “I was in a coma for a month after that,” said Cavanaugh. After he began recovering, he had to learn again how…
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Neumann University Students ‘Save Soles’ at Diabetes Health Fair
Five Neumann University nursing students volunteered at a health fair in Chester to help male residents “save their soles” by learning about the connection between diabetes and foot amputation. They checked blood pressure, completed health surveys, and assisted Dr. Ron Renzi, a local podiatrist, with foot circulation checks. Neumann nursing professor Ann Zahner provided on-site…
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Exton Doctor Has Advice on How to Cope with Pennsylvania’s Tick Season
An Exton doctor has some advice on how to survive tick season in The Keystone State. Dr. Marina Makous says that you should not automatically assume you have Lyme, write Mary Clare Fischer and Laura Brzyski. “I always tell patients that if you put everything into the Lyme basket, you’re going to miss other things,”…
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It’s Not Too Late to Learn How to Swim — It Can Save Your Child’s Life
Maybe you took professional swimming lessons as a child and are a confident swimmer today. Or maybe a loved one taught you how to float on your back and swim from one end of the pool to the other, so you feel semi-confident now. Or maybe you never learned to swim, so you avoid the…
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Tredyffrin Chiropractor Wins Woman-Owned Small Business Award for Work with Expectant Mothers
Dr. Brandie Keates, founder, CEO and lead chiropractic doctor of Experience Chiropractic in Tredyffrin, has been recognized with the 2023 Small Business Administration’s Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. When she found out she was the recipient of the award, Keates was shocked. “I thought I was…
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Chester County Doctors Use New Technology to Save Collegeville Resident’s Life
When Collegeville resident Anthony Scalies went into cardiac arrest while a patient at Chester County Hospital, he had no idea that he would be a part of a new clinical trial, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Scalies had been admitted to the hospital 10 days prior with COVID-19. Cardiac arrest is common among…
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Chester County Steps Up in Aiding Teen Mental Health Crisis
One of the most pressing post-pandemic problems in the nation is the teen mental health crisis, and some Chester County schools are stepping up in dealing with it, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that over four in 10 high school students…
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TLC: Improved Mental Health With SUDS: A Simple Practice to Measure and Reduce Stress
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and physical health problems. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, people under stress—particularly chronic…
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Chester County Boasts One of the 21 Best Bike Trails in the Philadelphia Area
One local bike trail ranks among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia area that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. Chester Valley Trail is ideal for smooth, long rides. The 14.7-mile-long track runs 13.5 miles through Chester County and 1.2 miles through Montgomery County. It…
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Local YMCAs Stress the Importance of Aquatics Education for Water Safety Month in May
Three children die every day as a result of drowning according to the Center for Disease Control. May is National Water Safety Month and local YMCAs are making sure that every resident has access to quality and affordable water safety resources and instruction. “Drowning is one of the leading preventable causes of death for children…
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West Chester-Raised Athlete Brings Mental Health Awareness to Her D.C. Campus
West Chester-raised Amanda Gomez is making an impact on her Washington, D.C. campus. As a sophomore at the Catholic University of America, Gomez is shining a light on the importance of mental health in sports, writes Cecilia Engbert for The Catholic University of America. She’s been playing softball since the age of six and plays for the…
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