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Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Your Health Go Well Beyond the Actual Virus

While most people are hyper-focused on the effects that COVID-19 may take on the body, the stress of the ongoing global pandemic is also delivering a host of other health issues. The constant level ...

Health Officials Offer Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19

The Mecosta County Health District and other local health departments around the United States are reminding people that there's still a pandemic going on, and precautions must be taken in order to slow the spread of...

Lessons on Mental Health From the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Though the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021, the intensity and scope of the event hasn't changed. What has changed is how the athletes and coaches are handling the stress of the event. The combination of the ong...

Do You Know Why Listening to Music Is Critical for Your Wellness? Find Out

There's no doubt that music profoundly impacts our emotions and state of mind. However, what you may not know is that it can also significantly impact our physical health. From reducing stress to impr...

Food Stamp Data Still Up in the Air for November

The program once simply known as "food stamps" has changed a lot over the course of the past few years. Today, it is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and these benefits are doled ou...

10 Benefits of Cultivating Self-Care Practices

Self-care is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically. While everyone's needs are different, there are many benefits to cultivating self-care practices. It's advisable to star...

Need to Use a Public Restroom During the Pandemic? Here is What to Do

As the mobility of the nation continues to increase with more states opening back up for business, the issue of how to safely use public restrooms has been at the forefront of many health dialogues. Altho...

Serving up the Latest Trends in the Government's SNAP and EBT Programs

Food Stamps have come a long way and actually originated during the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1939. The program would reach some 20 million people, but by 1943, Food Stamps disappeare...

Mysterious Coronavirus Syndrome in Children Has Doctors Concerned

One of the most troubling developments of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is the increasing amounts of reports detailing how this virus is seriously affecting children. Up until a few weeks ago, health experts ...