The Mercury is engaged in a long-term effort, Fit for Life designed to promote healthy living and inspired by recent health studies which indicate an alarming increase in obesity and overweight people. In addition to articles in the newspaper and on our website, Fit for Life features a blog with recipes, health tips, resources, tips on getting fit without breaking the bank, maps and other tools all available free online. Visit the website at pottsmercfit4life.wordpress.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MercFit4Life and follow our efforts on Twitter @MercFit4Life.
On the Fit for Life Facebok, there is a FREE, bi-weekly Fit Kids for Life Contest where winners get their photo published in The Mercury newsaper and more. Find out more by visiting the Rules and Guidelines Page.
Daily stories about healthy recipes, fitness and more is posted on the Fit for Life website. The site also includes a healthy calendar of local events.
Follow the Fit for Life twitter pages for tweets about healthy opportunities in the area such as the weekly Mercury Mile, a lunchtime walk. Residents are invited to come walk a mile in the area and network with others in the community at the same time. Find out more at this webpage.