By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury LIMERICK >> The Mercury Mile will combine retail therapy with the benefits of walking on Wednesday. The community is invited to an afternoon stroll at the Philadelphia […]
Pottstown safe zone event will have candy, food and glow-light Zumba
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> On a day when children all over the country will trick-or-treat in the dark, a local community wellness initiative will light up the night on […]
Press play on music therapy for wellness and enjoyment
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury The sound of music is more than a movie with actress Julie Andrews. It’s the musical notes created through singing or instruments. It’s also a form of […]
Bewitched!: ‘Fangtastic,’ healthy Halloween meals
By Emily Ryan, The Mercury What’s scarier than a zombie, ghost or vampire? A hungry kid who wants to devour every piece of Halloween candy. So before the little goblins hit the […]
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Braised Cauliflower
By Katie Workman, Associated Press Any time capers mingle with anchovies and garlic, I’m happy. You might think these are very strong flavors, but when they are used sparingly they add a […]
A cod recipe with some tricks becomes a richer, meatier dish (recipe)
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press I think we all know that eating fish several times a week is a good call, both for our hearts and our brains. In the summertime, it’s […]
PHOTOS: Spice it up with local beef jerky store
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury LIMERICK >> When it comes to the more than 200 varieties available at The Beef Jerky Outlet; the jerky may be dry but not the flavors. From […]
Join The Mercury Mile walk along the Schuylkill River Trail on Wednesday
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Take a walk by the riverside in the midst of fall for this week’s Mercury Mile at noon Wednesday. The walk is the third and […]
This edamame dish can be used as a side dish or as the star
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press I’m a fan of stocking my kitchen with healthy, nutrient-dense ingredients that can be used on the fly on those busy days when 5 p.m. sneaks up […]
NUTRITION: Dealing with stress, and the appetite that comes with it
By LeeAnn Weintraub, Special to Digital First Media With the relaxation of summer days now a hazy memory and school and work schedules in full swing, you might notice your stress levels […]