If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, there are many things you can do to increase your chances of having a healthy baby. Getting the recommended amount of folic acid every day should be near the top of your list since it plays an important role in preventing major birth defects during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Folic acid, also known as…
My grandfather told the story of his escape. The Czar’s army on one side and the Bolshevik revolutionaries on the other, he left his town in Russia in an uncovered wagon. He had to lay flat as bullets whizzed overhead and often lodged in the side of the wagon. Behind him, his neighbors jeered, angry to lose their last remaining tailor. Somehow, he made it…
Hay bails chill out under mid-February sunshine.
At the last nutrition conference I attended, there were several prominent neurologists, each of whom delivered very convincing presentations on the connection between food intake and neurological disorders. Since there isn’t a real “cure” we must examine other strategies for delaying cognitive decline or managing neurological disorders as best as possible. Today there is a limited selection of medications to help manage the symptoms of…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Feb. 18 through Feb. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • On Tuesday, Feb. 21, through Friday, Feb. 24, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., lane restrictions are scheduled…
Richard A. Giancola, 89, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Feb. 16, at Neighborhood Hospice. He was the husband of Marlene Carozzo Giancola, who died in 2003, and with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Township, he was the son of the late Richard A. and Antoinette Bendistis Giancola. He owned and operated his own mushroom business for many years, after that…
In a world where content marketing is constantly changing, it is easy to get swept away with common myths and misconceptions regarding best practices. You need to stay on top of the truths to excel in your SEO, so it is essential to sift out the false strategies that only lead to stagnant rankings. You need to plan effectively, which means you need to be…
The Wawa store on Route 202 at Naaman’s Creek Road has re-opened after renovations, and it re-opened with a full "beer cave." The store was closed for the past months for remodeling, which included re-designed food and checkout counters, updated restrooms and the installation of the large beer cooler and seating area. It’s the first Wawa in Pennsylvania to sell beer and wine. And it…
• The Uptown! Speaker Series opens its 2017 season at the Knauer Performing Arts Center on Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The first speaker in the series will be Mike Huggins of Transformation Yoga Project. Huggins is the founder of the project, which offers, “healing through empowerment.” For a full listing of events, visit uptownwestchester.org. • All Chester County veterans and veteran organizations are invited…
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Feb. 20. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. MUFFIN Hi, my name is Muffin. I am…
• Dakota Raymond and Kara Siemer, both from Chadds Ford, were named to the fall 2016 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2016. Raymond and Siemer are both doctor…