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Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...
Physical Activity That Promotes Weight Loss
Physical Activity That Promotes Weight Loss Exercise reduces the risk of chronic disease, makes you feel better, boosts your mental acuity, and helps you sleep better. You park your car in the back of the parking lot when you go t...
How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Your Children Without a Battle
One of the most challenging jobs of any parent is encouraging your children to develop healthy eating habits. Bribing kids to clean their plate is a centuries-old tactic that many parents lean on as a ...
Want to Breastfeed During a Pandemic? Everything That You Need to Know
Being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging on its own. With many medical facilities limiting visitors and the extra precautions that you need to take in any type of hospital setting, it i...
Think You Might Have COVID-19? It May Just Be Your Nasal Polyps
With so much worry about the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable if you may think that every type of cold symptom is a sign of the virus. Because COVID-19 presents with a wide array of symptoms, it can be c...
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...
The best way to live a happy, enjoyable life is by taking care of your body, balancing your emotions and soul, and working towards improving your heal...
So, are you good to go? Here's your ultimate guide to a happy, enjoyable life. MEDITATE to KEEP AWAY STRESS Stress is a...
Struggling with Your Morning Routine? How to Kick it Into Gear This Fall
You are not alone if you have had a difficult time adjusting to a morning routine lately. With kids all across the nation back in school full time and many workers leaving the convenience of the home o...
Guidelines To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program
The Food and Nutrition Act of 1985 created the Supplemental Nutrients Assistance Program (SNAP). AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, was an entitlement program that gave cash welfare paym...