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National Bean Day
Jan. 6 is National Bean Day, and there’s a lot to celebrate about the humble bean. Beans are packed with nutrition, can be prepared to suit everyone’s tastes, and are more environmentally sustainable than other sources of protein.
Read MoreLive Longer with a Dog
There’s good news for dogs and their companions—according to recent research, dogs increase their owners’ lifespans. A study conducted among dog owners in Europe showed a 21% reduction in the risk…
Read MorePut Your Leaves to Work
The leaves are falling furiously in Pottstown. This year, instead of kicking them to the curb, think about composting them for use in next year’s garden. There are many benefits to…
Read MoreWholesome Halloween Handouts
Want to join in on the fun of Halloween without amping up the neighborhood’s sugar consumption? Here are a few alternatives to candy that will make your house a healthy—and…
Read MoreFoundations Expand Schools’ Capabilities
POTTSTOWN, Oct. 15, 2019—Unlike many of the grants the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards each year, which are used primarily to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors among residents…
Read MoreJohn Robertson Joins the Foundation as Communications Assistant
October 14, 2019, Pottstown, PA – Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) has named John Robertson as its new communications assistant who will be responsible for coordinating all the communications of the…
Read MoreWhere to Get Started with Mental Health
This year, World Mental Health Day is centered on suicide prevention. Suicide rates have been rising steadily over the past decade. Today, it’s the 11th leading cause of death in Pennsylvania and the…
Read MoreDoes Social Media Harm Teens?
SnapChat. Instagram. YouTube. TikTok. Vimeo. Twitter. According to the U.S Department of Health & Human Services, teens love their social media;over 71% of teens said they use more than one…
Read MoreGPTL Honors Founding Father
To say Jim Corum is a tennis fan would be an understatement. In the early 1990s, Jim started tennis programs in the public parks in Pottstown, offering his services on…
Read MoreKeeping Your Garden Growing into Fall
Summer may have come to an end, but your gardening doesn’t have to. Whether your passion is for growing ornamentals or vegetables, you can continue to reap the health benefits…
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