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A Good Start but More Work Ahead: Reforms Still Needed for Food Assistance

The recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...

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 ...

2020 Have You Down? This is Why You Need to Establish a Wellness Routine

If your head is spinning these days, you can take comfort in knowing that you are certainly not alone. The year 2020 started on a somber note with the shocking death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. F...

Online School and Meal Planning Making You Stressed? Read This!

There is no getting around the fact that school looks a lot different for many families this fall. With the COVID-19 health crisis sending many of the nation's school districts to an online model of learning, f...

The Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine is Here. What About the Side Effects?

All across the world, millions of people are receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The race to produce the first approved vaccine went to Pfizer with more pharmaceutical companies now in lin...

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

All across the United States, governors and mayors are making declarations for Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place during the month of May. While most people recognize the importance of achieving and maintaining physical heal...

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...

The Ultimate Guide To Government Assistance

If you are currently in a state of need and have been unable to secure government assistance, know that there are other options available to help you. The U.S. government has put into place specific programs that can change your...

Healthy Habits for a Stronger Immune System: Tips for Boosting Your Health

Being healthy isn't all about pounds, inches, and cholesterol numbers. It also means taking steps to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. You can do this by eating the right foods, exercis...