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Podcast: Study Finds Obesity is Direct Cause of Poor Mental Well-being

May 24, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

According to a report from the World Health Organization, obesity and its link to mental well-being is becoming a growing issue in our country and throughout the world. Research shows obesity increases risk of heart [continue reading…]

Education

Hunting Park: Family Fit Program Helps Reduce Obesity Through Education and Fitness

April 28, 2017 Dalton Balthaser 0

Young children and their guardians watched as a big blue, red and white volleyball went back and forth over a volleyball net which signified the beginning of another family fit class at the Esperanza Center [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Bella Vista: Fearless Athletics Takes The Fear Out of CrossFit

November 21, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo 0

As of 2013, nearly two out of three Philadelphia adults are either overweight or obese, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s roughly a million Philadelphians. Many factors contribute to [continue reading…]

Powelton Village

Powelton Village: Community Factors Shape Personal Health

April 16, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/64028156 w=600 h=375]   Lakida Kennedy, a member of the motorcycle club, Ghostface Ryderz, and new owner of Iyisha’s T.L.C. Child Care Center, demonstrated to a group of wide-eyed children about the importance of washing [continue reading…]

Health

Hunting Park: Neighborhood Gym Motivates Community to Exercise

November 9, 2012 0

Soundslide: Aspiring Football Player Discusses Fitness Goals https://vimeo.com/53028605] The road to being fit isn’t an easy one. It requires dedication and the ability to push yourself. “The hardest thing about getting in shape is getting [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Providing a Strong and Lasting Presence

December 6, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/33117682] Needs in various communities always seem to change along with the times, and as a result, social organizations tend to come and go. But then there’s Lighthouse. Currently located at 152 W. Lehigh Ave., [continue reading…]

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