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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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The Countdown Is On: Bathhouse Opens in Philly Next Week

brain scan with a person with dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Do I Prevent Dementia?

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Introducing the Three Finalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

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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?

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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.

brain scan with a person with dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease
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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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.

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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

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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.


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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.


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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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Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Lyndsay Hoy

The Penn-affiliated anesthesiologist lives with a rare, progressive lung disease known as lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Here’s how she’s working to advance research and support others living with LAM.

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Dear Kimberly: I Want to Find Romance. How Do I Ask My Friends for Help?

I’d love to try a “Pitch a Friend” night, but I’m not sure if my friends will be on board.

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Mental Health in a Hoodie?

Hollie Mershon is sparking conversations about mental health with her Weightless apparel brand.

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Introducing the Three Finalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

Vote now through September 30th to determine the 2026 Be Well Philly Health Hero.

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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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Can You Actually Cook Your Way Off Medication?

How Philadelphia’s top medical schools are turning future physicians into culinary experts to chip away at chronic disease

Dr. Mike talks about the study that says that drinking five cups of coffee a day can be good for you
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Much Coffee Can I Actually Drink Daily?

The American Heart Association recently said healthy adults can drink five cups of coffee per day. (Really!) Our beloved Penn doc weighs in.

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Addison Bay Wants to Outfit You This Eagles Season

The beloved Philly activewear brand has teamed up with the Birds to upgrade your game-day wardrobe.

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All Aboard the Philly Bike Train

Who are all those people standing outside City Hall with their bicycles?

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