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Half the Country Extends Emergency SNAP Benefits Through January
This isn't something that the corporate media speaks about very often, but more people are on food stamps in America today than at any other point in American history. Of course, the corporate press lo...
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...
Food Stamp Support Programs: Promoting Access to Nutrition for Vulnerable Individuals
Food stamp support programs, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), play a vital role in providing access to nutritious food for individuals and families faci...
How Can We Prepare for the Potential 2020 Influenza Pandemic?
During the influenza epidemic of 1918, 500 million infected people worldwide succumbed to the H1N1 influenza virus: 100 million of them died. The 1918 pandemic attacked patients' lungs leaving them unable t...
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...
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...
What You Need to Know About Having Elective Surgery During COVID-19
Thanks to COVID-19, many people are advised to avoid healthcare facilities unless absolutely necessary. However, this puts many patients in a tough spot. How do you tell if the procedure your doctor recommen...
Another COVID-19 Surge Coming Soon? Here is How You Can Prepare
After a rough summer, it appears that COVID-19 cases in the US are starting to level off and turn downward. However, health experts caution that a second wave of the virus is nearly imminent. With many schools ...
How to Cope With Pandemic, Election and Holiday Stress
Dr. Astrid Pujari, who is the Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Virginia Mason, explains that people are reporting high levels of stress related to the presidential debate that took place this past Tuesd...