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The Economic Benefits of SNAP: How Food Stamp Programs Boost Local Economies
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, plays a significant role in aiding low-income families by providing them with necessary sustenance. The SNAP program...
Artful Ways to Survive the Emotional Downturn of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to attend to new information and learn new things. One key to thriving after the COVID-19 pandemic is learning new skills, processing new information, and being prou...
Dealing with a Broken Heart? How to Handle the Grief and Smile Again
Dealing with a broken heart is never an easy experience. However, what many broken-hearted individuals are now finding out is that it is even more challenging to handle this grief during the middle of a gl...
Want to Share Your Excitement About Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine? Think Again
You cannot get on social media these days without seeing snapshots of COVID-19 vaccination cards. It is understandable that people are excited to share the good news when they are lucky enough t...
7 Wellness Activities to Try This Spring
On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...
One Year Since the Pandemic Began. What Do We Know Now That We Didn't Then?
It has officially been one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since that time, the world has been turned upside-down with over 2.6 million deaths a...
Dealing with a Diabetes Diagnosis? Here is How You Can Revamp Your Diet
If you are recently dealing with a diabetes diagnosis, your mind may be spinning as you try to navigate this tricky road. The good news is that there are active steps that you can take to tailor your di...
USDA SUN Summer Programs in 2025: Supporting Kids and Families with Free Meals and Grocery Assistance
The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...
Boosting Your Immune System in the Time of Pandemic. What You Can Do
With a global pandemic sweeping across the planet, you may be wondering how you can naturally boost your immune system. While there is no way that you can completely prepare your body to fight off the COVI...
