Health and Fitness

Kids are experts at distracting and derailing adults. How many excuses can a child come up with to avoid bedtime at all costs? All that childhood practice makes us experts at avoiding exercise as adults.

The Y is committed to connecting you to a healthier life, and that includes ensuring you stay connected to your health insurance plan. This is why we’re sharing important information regarding Medicaid changes for Pennsylvanians.

As adults, there are lots of things that we can do to protect our health. Eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and having a support system can help us keep our bodies and minds healthy. But for infants to stay healthy, they must rely on adults to make the right choices.

You've probably passed by a group workout class before and heard the loud music and the encouraging and energetic instructor. You've likely seen class participants smiling, sweating and having a blast getting active.

When we were young, we may have looked forward to summer days full of swimming at the local pool, but swimming is a hobby most of us do less and less often as we get older. If you've never lost the love of swimming, that's amazing!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die five years earlier than women.

Since the days of the visionary nurse Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), people have used gardens to promote healing and reduce stress. What is it about a garden that lifts our spirits, and how can gardening improve our mental health?

If you're setting out on a journey to become stronger and more fit, congratulations! You've already taken the first step toward reaching your personal health and wellness goals. Now, you just need to plan and execute the workouts.

Starting anything new can be a challenge — whether it’s an exercise regimen, a job, a diet, or a household routine.