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Report Looks At Healthcare For Older LGBT Adults

A study by the non-profit Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia found that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults in their 50s and older were under-insured and in need of, but lacked access to, specific services.

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Health And Fitness Calendar For May 13-19, And Beyond

Health and fitness events you’ll want to know about.

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Limerick Nuclear Opens Doors To Community May 16

Its annual community information night is a chance to tour portions of the power plant, talk with operators and other employees, and learn more about nuclear energy production.

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Royersford Church Joins In Non-Profit Garden Effort

Royersford Church Joins In Non-Profit Garden Effort

Royersford Baptist Church on South Lewis Road has joined other groups, organizations and businesses that are allotting land for volunteer gardens operated by non-profit Triskeles Inc. to help feed local hungry families.

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Kids Get Moving, Learning At Saturday Event In Limerick

The Spring Valley YMCA, 19 Linfield-Trappe Road, observes YMCA Healthy Kids Day with a free event Saturday that encourages Limerick area children to get moving and learning, and families to live healthier.

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They’re Starting ‘Em Out Right In Limerick, And Young

The age of some participants in a Friday fund-raiser for the Spring Valley YMCA in Limerick may surprise you.

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West Nile Virus Season Approaching, MontCo Warns

West Nile virus season has begun, and the Montgomery County Health Department recommended Monday that county residents take precautions to clear away mosquito breeding areas around their homes.

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Know More Than Just Your Weight. Know Your BMI

BMI, or body mass index, is a better way than measuring weight to determine whether or not your need to lose a few pounds. BMI accounts for bone, muscle and fat in a body’s composition. Here’s how to determine your BMI.

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Chicken Pox You Had As Child Can Resurface As Shingles

Adults age 50 and older might avoid the illness known as shingles, or lessen its complications, with the help of an available vaccine, according to a publication for Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

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MontCo Family Services Hosts Fathers’ Workshop

A free and interactive series of sessions conducted by Family Services of Montgomery County beginning May 1 are intended to help fathers become the best possible parents, and offer coaching and community resources support.

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