Health and Fitness

1964 Smoking Study

Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released report linking smoking to cancer

Don't focus on weight alone when trying to stick to your New Year's fitness resolutions, experts say

Health benefits of exercise

Owner of Philadelphia Sports Clubs files for bankruptcy

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The biggest health trends of 2020 – from sweet potatoes to road races

Biggest health trends for 2020

Why you should be keeping track of your workouts in a fitness journal

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We tried it: TITLE Boxing Club offers authentic workout in a great space

Carroll - We tried it: TITLE Boxing Club of Philadelphia

There's a free workout for a good cause at the Art Museum on Sunday

Carroll - Running at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philly marathon runners, this is the best post-race recovery method

Philadelphia Marathon

Take a beginner class taught by a BalletX instructor

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Late afternoon is prime time for calorie-burning, a new study suggests

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13 Halloween-themed workouts and fitness events in Philadelphia

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Working out with X-Force: 'The hardest 30 minutes of your life'

Carroll - X-Force Philadelphia

New Year’s resolutions: Folly or wisdom?

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How divorce led a woman to discover her true self through surfing

Stacey's Surf Camp

Eat your way to good health: the anti-inflammatory diet decoded

Fruits and Veggies

Philly chef Rich Landau's advice for eating more plants in the new year

Health and Fitness

Philadelphia not exactly the fittest city, study finds

Health and Fitness

CHOP receives $5 million donation from Wawa Foundation

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Reflect on 2015 at Philadelphia Museum of Art yoga party

Where to watch the 2015 Philadelphia Marathon

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Roots Yoga Studio helping city's homeless 'fall in the right direction'

Carroll - Roots Yoga

Fight childhood cancer at The Lemon Run

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Register now for AIDS Walk Philly

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Forget New Year's resolutions: Why October's the best month to start running

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Local yogis host workshops for Namas Day

Is Philadelphia ready for a naked 5K race?

Naked 5k - Version 2 (Name Change)

Pop Up Yoga visits the Zoo

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Registration for Love Run half marathon now open

Love Run

City Fitness wants you to get 'Fitter Together'

City Fitness Philly

Health and Fitness

High heels are deathtraps, not a rite of passage: Why we need to #freethefeet

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Fight colon cancer by running in your undies

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