Mary Clare Fischer

Health & Wellness Editor

@mc_fischer
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This PA Native Was Addicted to Heroin and Pills

Now David Hem is running his own yoga studio, the Healing Fields Philly.

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Haley Morris Seemed Like a Healthy 20-Year-Old — Until a Genetic Disorder Took Her Life

The Fishtown native collapsed on Valentine’s Day, thanks to a rare bleeding condition known as HHT.

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5 Places to Rent Outdoor Gear for a Summer’s Worth of Adventures

Kayaks, tents, mountain bikes, and more.

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This Spinning Instructor Drives Between Philly and the Shore Three Times a Week

Revel Ride operations manager JJ Francis is helping to open the company’s new Avalon studio.

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This Philly Activist Wants More Kids to Get Their Hearts Checked

2017 Be Well Philly Health Hero Darren Sudman is the founder of nonprofit Simon’s Heart.

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This Philly Chef With Lupus Thought She’d Never Work in the Culinary Industry Again

Now Karen Nicolas is back in the kitchen.

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16 Customized Workouts for $65 a Month?

That’s what Bucks County trainer Tracy Bray is offering.

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Announcing Our Be Well Philly Studio of the Month

The Wall Cycling Studio, which offers spin and barre classes, has been open in Manayunk for seven years.

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Need a Designated Space to Reduce Your Stress and Anxiety?

Head to the Stress Less Space in Center City.

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Montco Is Getting a Fancy New Rock Climbing Gym

Reach Climbing & Fitness is officially opening on June 1st.

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This Collingswood Yoga Teacher Celebrated Her Birthday Week With a Glow-in-the-Dark Class

Inside Meghan Peters’ Sweat Diary.

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What Living a Gluten-Free Life Is Really Like

Beyond Celiac CEO Alice Bast dishes on the myths around celiac disease and gluten-free eating.

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You Can Now Submit Nominations for the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge

Nominate your Philly-area Health Hero today!

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What Do You Do When You Lose the Person You Love the Most?

Collegeville resident Krissie Pannullo shares her story.

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Saxbys Is Launching a Line of Booze-Free Drinks

The locally based coffee shop is trying to become younger generations’ social destination.