By Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press MIAMI >> Dedication to that New Year’s fitness resolution may be seriously waning. Relax. Maybe it’s time to try something new — live DJs, fog machines, raves, […]
Cauliflower is surprisingly versatile
By Sara Moulton, Associated Press Until pretty recently, there was nothing sexy about cauliflower. Boiled or steamed, it’s bland at best. And if you overcook it, you’d better duck or suffer the […]
PHOTOS: Spring Mountain snowshoe race prepares runners for world championships
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury UPPER SALFORD >> Although there weren’t natural icy white flakes on the ground, machines made it possible for about 50 people to run up a snow-covered mountain […]
Self-defense training includes being mentally and physically strong
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Pam Long, of Bechtelsville, recently took her first self-defense class in Pottstown so that she could learn protective techniques in case there was ever a need to […]
Snow is on the horizon with Pennsylvania Snowshoe Race at Spring Mountain
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury UPPER SALFORD >> People that are missing the snow this season can chill out at the 12th Annual Pennsylvania Snowshoe Race on Saturday morning. This winter has […]
For date night on the cheap, try Alaskan King Crab legs
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press Nothing says indulgence like noshing on some seriously giant Alaskan King Crab legs. They’re not just tasty, they’re a low-fat source of protein — one leg has […]
Can breakfast help keep us thin? Nutrition science is tricky
By Candice Choi, AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK >> Cereal makers have happily encouraged the belief that eating breakfast can help keep us thin and bring other benefits, partly by paying […]
Pottstown Athletic Club offers winter training to area dragon boat teams
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Pottstown is becoming the regional destination for dragon boat training due to a local fitness organization and its conditioning opportunities. Dragon boating is a team […]
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Asian Bok Choy
By Katie Workman, Associated Press If you tend to fall into cooking ruts, one easy way to snap out of it is to check out the holiday calendars of different cultures. Next […]
It’s all good: Any exercise cuts risk of death, study finds
By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer Weekend warriors, take a victory lap. People who pack their workouts into one or two sessions a week lower their risk of dying over roughly […]