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Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

Start the New Decade with Resolutions That Are Truly Attainable

As the end of the decade comes to a close, many people are looking at how they can improve their overall physical and emotional well-being as they head into the year 2020. Rather than setting yourself up for New ...

US Braces for Coronavirus Outbreak - How You Can Protect Yourself

It appears as if there is no stopping the persistent march of the deadly coronavirus. With well over 83,000 confirmed cases around the world paired with more than 2,800 deaths, the virus has made it its way t...

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...

Despite the Temptations, You Can Create a Healthier COVID-19 Holiday Season

Everyone knows about the trappings of the indulgent holiday season. Between holiday parties, gatherings with friends and family, and delicious treats tempting you around every corner, it is easy to ...

Tired of Zoom Social Gatherings? How You Can Mix Up Your Interactions

The novelty of the Zoom happy hour or the virtual game night was enough to get most people through the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was fun to gather online with friends and family in you...

Do You Have Long-Haul COVID-19? Here is What You Can Do to Recover Quickly

One of the most perplexing elements of the COVID-19 virus is how most people recover within a few weeks while others battle the effects and symptoms of the virus for months. The medical community has...

COVID-19 Triggers Stress and Mental Health Problems in Teens

More than 45% of high school students report feeling stressed from school and the COVID-19 pandemic. This information is from a new survey released on Friday, February 5. Virtual learning is still taking place for ...

Tips to Help You and Your Family Have a Healthy and Happy Fall Season

The calendar has flipped from August to September, meaning that fall is right around the corner. This season of transition brings back to school excitement, turning leaves, and cooler temperatures. It als...