Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Living’
Staying Fit during the Pandemic
With the stay-at-home order still firmly in place for all of Southeast Pennsylvania, the gyms, studios, and schools where most of us routinely exercised are no longer an option—and likely…
Read MoreDealing with Disruption
In the era of facemasks and virtual meetings, we’re all changing how we live in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. But for many of us, changes to daily…
Read MoreGardening Under Lockdown
In these days of anxiety and uncertainty, there’s no better way to relax than spending a few hours in the garden. The CDC has recommended taking breaks from the news cycle,…
Read MoreAdapting and Improvising
As our communities seek to slow the spread of coronavirus, we’re all adapting to a new way of life that risks greater isolation, higher anxiety, and more uncertainty about the…
Read MoreReducing Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the YWCA Tri-County Area has resources to empower young women in the Pottstown area. Nationwide, youth age 12 to 19 experience the…
Read MoreHow Radioactive is Your Home?
Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of radon contamination in the United States, with 40% of homes above the EPA’s safe limit. And within Pennsylvania, communities in the Pottstown area…
Read MoreBouncing Back from Springing Forward
What better time to reexamine your sleep health than after springing forward into Daylight Savings Time? Getting enough quality sleep is one of the greatest factors for maintaining and improving…
Read MoreImmune System Checklist
While there’s not yet a vaccine or cure for COVID-19, there are several steps you can take to make sure your immune system is prepared to fight off the virus,…
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Tea
Aside from water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. All true teas, whether they’re black, green, or white, come from the Camellia sinensis plant and contain antioxidants, amino acids,…
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