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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 ...

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 ...

Looking to Lose the COVID-19 Weight? Try These Small and Achievable Steps

Do not get down on yourself if you have put on some weight over the last year. Recent studies show that an overwhelming amount of Americans gained some extra pounds during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemi...

Struggling with a Weight Loss Plateau? Here is How You Can Break Through

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight has likely experienced the dreaded plateau. While the weight generally comes off easy during the first few weeks of the effort, this progress eventually stalls ...

Stop COVID-19 Anxiety in its Tracks With These Five Helpful Tips

Dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak can be a challenge for anyone. However, this time is especially difficult for people who suffer from anxiety. The sense of anxiety may heighten if you are stuck at ho...

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...

New Study Gives Hope to Educators About Possibilility of In-Person School

A new study last week has given educators and parents hope that there are definitive ways to help to protect students from the COVID-19 virus while in class. This study looked at aerosol and droplet t...

Struggling with the Time Change? Read This Important Information for Help

If your internal body clock feels disrupted this week, you are certainly not alone. While setting the clocks back one hour is easier than the spring counterpart of moving forward, it is not unusual to...