Mary Clare Fischer

Health & Wellness Editor

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Be Well Philly

This PA Woman Was “Almost Grateful” That She Needed a Heart Transplant

Alin Gragossian’s had a hell of a year. Here’s why she’s remained upbeat.

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Be Well Philly

Philly’s Upcoming “Social Impact Fitness Studio” Has Found a Space

Read on for more local fitness news tidbits in our new News You Can Use series.

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Be Well Philly

This Main Line Nurse Is Helping Cancer Patients Combat the Cost of Fertility Preservation

Meet Anne Wendel, the founder of PreserveFertility.org.

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Be Well Philly

5 Ways to Sleep Better in Philly’s Never-Ending Heat

Penn sleep specialist Sigrid Veasey gave us some tips.

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Be Well Philly

5 Great Places for Kids’ Yoga Classes Around Philly

Find Zen for your little ones.

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Be Well Philly

This Philly Man Wants to Support Your Family Through Cancer Treatment

Al Harris is the founder of Team OverTime.

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Be Well Philly

Get Ready for Global Music at This Gorgeous New Yoga Studio

Bella Vista’s Teranga Yoga will broaden your yoga horizons with classes such as hip-hop yoga.

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Be Well Philly

This Philly Woman Helps Girls Gain Confidence Through Mountain Biking

Meet Caitlin Thompson, the founder of the local chapter of Little Bellas.

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Be Well Philly

This Addiction Recovery Advocate Believes Everyone Deserves Support

Evan Figueroa-Vargas now sits on the board of a nonprofit that provides housing, no matter the circumstances.

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Be Well Philly

This Main Line Psychologist’s New Book is the Daily Boost You Need

A Mindful Year is a lovely add to your wellness toolbox.

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Be Well Philly

For One Week, There Was a Taylor Swift Takeover of the Local SoulCycle Studios

We chatted with senior instructor Ryan Lewis to see what went into the Philly-area  locations’ transformation.

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Be Well Philly

This Former Collegiate Athlete Now Helps Disabled Folks Compete in Endurance Races

Meet Amanda Piccirilli-Hall, the southeast Pennsylvania ambassador for Ainsley’s Angels of America.

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Be Well Philly

We Went on a Vegan Eating Spree in Philly

These were our favorite dishes.

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Be Well Philly

This Equine Specialist Uses Horses to Heal Folks From Trauma and Mental Health Issues

Meet Kristen de Marco, the executive director of Gateway HorseWorks.

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Be Well Philly

I Walked Across Philadelphia With a Record-Breaking Endurance Swimmer and About 50 of Her Friends

With the EverWalk initiative, Diana Nyad is trying to get more people to walk and talk.