INSIDE THIS ISSUE: It’s Cold and Flu Season Again With the fall and winter months comes flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity peaks between December and February, so now’s the time to ensure you’re prepared. Social...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Coping With Pandemic Financial Stress Many households were stressed about their finances before the pandemic, but the past year has remained just as challenging. As a result, many Americans are still financially stressed out, which can negatively...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 5 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming much more widely available across the country, the topic of returning to in- person work, school and other activities is being discussed constantly. However, the...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Summer Travel Safety Tips As millions of Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19 and businesses resume normal operations, people are likely making plans to travel this summer. The Long-term Effects of COVID-19 It’s been more than a year since the...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EWG’s 2021 Dirty Dozen List Is Here Nearly 70% of non-organic produce sold in the United States contains pesticide residue, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Every year, the EWG ranks pesticide residue levels of fruits and...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Outdoor Exercise Safety Tips As we move into summer, many will want to exercise outdoors to stay active and get some fresh air. That’s great news, as experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Working out in hot...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Self-care and Your Mental Health More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness—which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at some point in their life. Mental...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Alcohol Awareness Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic Observed every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness about alcohol use and break the stigma by discussing how alcohol-use disorders affect individuals, families and...
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Making Every Bite Count The foods and beverages you consume have a significant impact on your health. In fact, 60% of adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) offers...