By Emily Ryan, The Mercury Orange, kiwi, clementine. Lemon, pear, grapefruit. Area chefs put a sunny spin on their favorite seasonal fruits, preparing them in ways guaranteed to ease those winter doldrums. […]
We are what we eat: Food can impact the mood
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Valentine’s Day may be over but we’re still in the middle of February which happens to be American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of […]
Playing Field: Families can bond over wintertime outdoor fun
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury This week, the region got some long-awaited snowfall — seeing as the white flakes have been practically non-existent this season. The snow and the upcoming Valentine’s love […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Use essential oils to help with wintertime wellness
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Winter is a time of year when wellness can be particularly at risk. Common ailments experienced during the cold months include joint pain, a weak immune system […]
Local advocates tout the benefits of essential oils
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury In addition to freezing temperatures and windy days; winter comes with constant coughs, the flu season and a variety of easily spreadable germs. As more and more […]
Runners spread holiday cheer while sprinting through the night
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury BOYERTOWN >> A run in the brisk night combined fitness and charity when a group of women performed acts of kindness along their 5-mile route. The running […]
Try this filling and satisfying salad for your winter-blahs (recipe)
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press Winter is upon us. I live in San Diego, and let’s be honest: The notion of us slogging through a frigid few months awaiting spring’s thaw is […]