Fellas, Invest in Yourself: Schedule a Checkup with a Doctor

Men's Checkup with a Doctor
A recent survey commissioned by the Orlando Health Hospital System found that when a man has a health issue, he is much less likely to visit a doctor than a woman. Reasons given for not visiting a doctor include being too busy, afraid, or ashamed. In addition, men are more likely to think that health problems will resolve without seeing a doctor....
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Where to Get a Dose of Nature Therapy in Philadelphia

Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Park
You may already know that trees help clean the air, but did you know they also release a chemical that’s been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve immunity when you breathe it in? In Japan, the practice of immersing yourself in nature is known as Shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Nature therapy is about intentionally making connections with your natural surroundings to improve your physical and mental health....
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Make the Most of Your 2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Experience

Colin Barrett crossing the finish line at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Crossing the finish line during a rainy 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run. As a six-time Blue Cross Broad Street Run (BCSBR) finisher, I’m excited to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the race. Although I run races of various distances, including half marathons and marathons, the BCBSR is easily my favorite race of the year....
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Broad Street Beats: 40 Years Running Edition

Every year, we release a Blue Cross Broad Street Run Beats playlist that’s compiled by members of the Blue Streaks running club. These songs help them stay motivated to keep running while they train for the big race. This year, we wanted to try something different to celebrate 40 years of the Blue Cross Broad Street Run....
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Start Exercising, No Matter Your Condition

A group of people exercising with kettlebells outdoors
Fitness…exercise…moving around. Whatever you want to call it, everyone needs regular physical activity to maintain their health — young, old, overweight, healthy, managing chronic disease, or disabled. So if you’re thinking that routine exercise is only for fitness fanatics and those who are trying to lose weight, think again! By now you’ve probably heard many of the good things that can happen when you start exercising,...
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How Can Seniors Stay Strong? SilverSneakers!

During a recent train ride into work, I experienced the funniest reminder about exercise. For those of you who don’t take the train, let me set the scene… The sun hadn’t come up quite yet, and the weather was cold and dreary. The train car was filled with early morning commuters who were bundled up and,...
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Game On: 6 Sports Safety Tips for Student-Athletes

Sports safety tips for student-athletes.
According to a National Council of Youth Sports survey, more than 40 million young athletes ages 6 – 18 participate in organized sports. And while there are countless benefits to organized sports, there are also the inevitable injuries that come with the territory. I recently spoke with Ron M. Hillian, MS, of EXOS, Human Performance about tips to keep student-athletes as healthy as possible....
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Beach Vacation Workouts Shore Can Make You Feel Good

Creative beach vacation workouts can help you burn off extra calories from eating treats like pizza, ice cream, and salt water taffy.
If you’re heading to the beach for your vacation, it’s tempting to spend most of your time in a lounge chair soaking up the sun. But sitting for long periods isn’t good for you, so use the change of scenery as an inspiration for beach vacation workouts — like running or yoga on the sand, walking and biking on the boardwalk,...
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5 Reasons Exercise is Good for Your Body and Your Mind

While the physical benefits  of exercise — weight control, increased flexibility, reduced risk of diabetes, and lowered blood pressure are obvious — the psychological rewards can be just as important to your overall well-being.

1. Reduced Stress

Whether you’re a corporate lawyer or stay-at-home parent, stress inevitably affects you in some way or another....
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For the Love of Hoagies

As any Philadelphian knows, a hoagie by any other name — sub, grinder, hero, zeppelin, or poor boy — isn’t a hoagie. But, as with most things that are off-the-chart delicious, hoagies aren’t the healthiest things on the menu. In fact, a classic Italian hoagie has roughly: 700 calories 50g of fat 2500mg of sodium 52g of carbs 42g of protein Upon closer inspection,...
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