Health & Fitness
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Physical Therapy Clinic Officially Opens Doors in Eagleview Town Center
Kinetic Physical Therapy has officially opened its doors at 640 Rice Boulevard in Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center. Clinic director, Dr. Gabe Kresge, and his team are now offering personalized physical therapy sessions, powerlifting classes, and private assisted stretch sessions. Call 610-424-1100 or visit online to schedule an initial consultation. Kinetic Physical Therapy’s team of…
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Running Through the Rainbow: Exton 5K Battles Addiction
Over 700 people participating in the Chester County Color 5K Run dashed through prismatic plumes in Exton to raise money for combating the heroin and opioid crisis in Chester County, according to a report by The Daily Local News Since its inception in 2016, the race has raised almost $200,000 for the Community Outreach Prevention…
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Kennett High School Senior Spreads Awareness of Breast Cancer as Part of National Campaign
Kennett High School senior Kaitlyn Stolp is heading an effort to bring awareness of breast cancer during a national campaign to recognize its impact on women, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. As part of the campaign, she spoke with breast cancer survivor and Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center Principal April Reynolds. Previously,…
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Wayne Fitness Center Still Works to Build Back Up After COVID-19
Like many gyms in the region, La Maison Health and Fitness in Wayne is still building back up from COVID-19 closures as it deals with lower enrollments and supply chain costs, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the biggest headache for the owners was the equipment. “If a treadmill went down, trying to…
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YMCA of Brandywine Offers Free Memberships for 7th Graders
Chester County adolescents can now get free memberships to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine through the 7th Grade Initiative. Students need to bring a school ID and roster or report card, along with a parent or guardian, to their local branch to get started. After registering and completing a mandatory wellness orientation, students can…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Raises Awareness of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day
In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, today, the YMCA seeks to raise awareness that falls are preventable. “The statistics around falls are terrifying,” said Laura Schofield-Pierson, who is helping to lead the implementation of the Matter of Balance program at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. “As someone with aging parents who are still struggling with…
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Wayne’s City Hydration Quenches Patients One Drip at a Time
City Hydration opened up its doors in July, and has been giving the Main Line the ultimate spa treatment ever since. While other med spas already provide IV infusions, City Hydration is the first official “IV bar” in the area writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. It’s run by Christie D’Arcy, who is a…
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New Adaptive Dance Programs Join Catalog of Offerings at the Upper Main Line YMCA
The Upper Main Line YMCA will add three Adaptive Dance programs to its catalog of offerings this fall after Claire Jones, dance director, received her certification as an adaptive dance teacher through the Boston Ballet. “These new classes are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children with diverse abilities, and I am so…
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96-Year-Old West Chester Woman Stays Fit, Happy by Attending Dance Classes Nearly Everyday
West Chester’s Cecilia Yaworski, who recently celebrated her 96th birthday, attends dance classes at a local health club nearly every day to remain active, strong, and happy, according to a staff report from FOX 29. Yaworski began taking classes at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center with her family a few years ago after her husband…
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Kennett Library, Chester County Hospital Partner for New Health Initiative
Kennett Library and Chester County Hospital will offer a series of upcoming events as part of a “Live Better” initiative highlighting health literacy’s importance. The first event, scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Kennett Friends Meeting House, will focus on healthy eating. The staff of Kennett Library considers health literacy as one of their 5…
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WCU Health Sciences Faculty Featured on American Cancer Society’s HEALED Webinars
West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences is sponsoring a free online fall webinar series that takes place on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. Jeanie Subach, associate professor of nutrition, is one of four faculty members in WCU’s College of Health Sciences who developed these programs specifically designed for the American Cancer Society (ACS) HEALED Community. Subach has been a regular monthly guest on these…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 1: The Circle of Power
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. While you may not be able to control the flow of expectations and demands on your time and energy, you’re not powerless in it. The simple process below will help you categorize everything involved…
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New West Chester Health Bar Boasts Sinfully-Tasting, Yet Nutritious Menu
Owners of the recently opened Shine Nutrition in West Chester have a simple goal: they want to help people feel good about themselves, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. “If anyone is having a bad day, we want them to come in here and just feel the love, feel the positive vibes, and…
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Recently-Opened Nearby Baby Formula Factory Aims to Bring Relief to PA, Nation
A brother and sister pair, both University of Pennsylvania graduates, opened the newest baby formula factory in the nation in a converted manufacturing plant in nearby Reading, thus impacting surrounding Pennsylvanian areas and all of America, write Erin Arvedlund and Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. ByHeart was launched in March, right when a severe…
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Spring Garden Township Grows Gathering Spaces for Community
After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township, and a new project with youthful enthusiasm. Here’s how he described coming on board with Spring Garden Township project in York, PA. “We’ve been blessed over the years with long-time working…
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General Recreation Keeps Playgrounds Healthy with These Helpful Products
The COVID-19 virus and other health threats like Monkeypox are still making headlines and keeping the focus on healthy playgrounds for children and adults alike. General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square continues to offer several tools to keep everyone healthy. These tools to keep children and caregivers healthy, including “Play Healthy™ Playground Labels, and Play…
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General Recreation: Learn More About Inclusive Playgrounds and How to Build One
Well-designed inclusive playgrounds and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together, writes General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. But more than that, an inclusive playground can be multi-generational, meaning adults can actively engage with children in their care, and become a true community gathering place. They are…
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Henrietta Hankin Library to Host Screening, Discussion of Youth Mental Illness Documentary Next Week
On Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will continue its partnership with PBS Books and WETA by presenting a screener and discussion of the recently aired Ken Burns documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness. This documentary focuses on the mental health crisis among youth in America. It features…
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