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New US Dietary Recommendations Provide a Blueprint for Healthy Eating

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA )and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new dietary guidelines this week, providing a guiding blueprint for Americans and their nutritional nee...

Spring Has Sprung and So Have Seasonal Allergies. Or is it COVID-19?

It is that time of the year again. Everything is in bloom, sending seasonal allergy sufferers scrambling to find relief from the elements of spring. What was once an accepted nuisance by many is now soundi...

Feeling Anxious About Dropping Your Face Mask? Coping Strategies to Help

As cities and states drop their mask mandates, some Americans may be feeling anxious about dropping this facial covering. After two years of wearing a mask, it can be difficult to wrap your head around...

Wellness in the COVID-19 Era: Stay at Home Or Go to the Gym?

If you look into the window of a local gym, you'll likely see that it has far fewer people than normal. Many people, especially in areas hit harder by Coronavirus, are more reluctant to do anything in public unless...

"Wellness Walk" Initiative Aimed at Improving Fitness During Pandemic

In an age of obvious political polarization, it's very rare that a group of people agree on anything. Even health experts involved with the Covid-19 pandemic have different ideas about the effective...

Staring at a COVID-19 Lockdown? What You Can Do to Preserve Your Sanity

With COVID-19 cases back on the rise in the US, many people are growing increasingly worried that there will be more mandated lockdowns in the near future. This fear is being fueled by additional lockdo...

Everything That You Need to Know About When You May Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Now that the world is nearly nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is finally a little light at the end of the tunnel. Next week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will meet to disc...

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 ...

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 ...