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More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

Self-Care Tips to Make it Through the COVID-19 Quarantine

Like nearly every other American, you are probably reading this article from your home since you have been ordered to remain there while the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. Many people could end up mired in a funk or depres...

Struggling with a Weight Loss Plateau? Here is How You Can Break Through

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight has likely experienced the dreaded plateau. While the weight generally comes off easy during the first few weeks of the effort, this progress eventually stalls ...

Is the Pandemic Over? Here is the Latest on the COVID-19 Health Crisis

With a major war raging in Ukraine and all of the dire economic predictions, it is no wonder that news about COVID-19 has fallen out of the headlines. However, it is important to recognize that the world...

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...

This Crazy Trick Instantly Makes Your Face Masks Fit You Better

Countless studies have shown a simple face mask made of fabric, paper, or plastic can help cut back on COVID-19 spread. As epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford explains, a face mask helps catch infected droplets...

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...

CDC Drastically Changes Guidance on COVID-19 Testing, Leaving Many Confused

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under fire over the last few days after quietly changing the recommendations regarding when individuals should seek a test for COVID-19....

Is Intermittent Fasting the Diet Plan for You? What You Need to Know

A recent study out of the UK is shedding more light on the effectiveness of intermittent fasting. If you have been trying to shed some pounds with little success, you may want to consider this new trend in...