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More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits
Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...
SNAP: Helping Solve the Battle Against Hunger
SNAP, also referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps millions of struggling Americans afford nutritious food each month. Low-income families with elderly members, disabled individuals, or small children m...
How Can We Prepare for the Potential 2020 Influenza Pandemic?
During the influenza epidemic of 1918, 500 million infected people worldwide succumbed to the H1N1 influenza virus: 100 million of them died. The 1918 pandemic attacked patients' lungs leaving them unable t...
Wellness Tips for People Who Work From Home
Working from home can be great because you can avoid the commute, create your schedule, and enjoy a more relaxed work environment. But it's important to take care of your health and well-being while you're doing it. The ...
Helpful Tips for Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...
A Guide to Maximizing Food Benefits and Minimizing Costs
Recent world events have many people scrambling to cover their bills. If you are facing challenges, from covering your rent to buying food, there is help available. Consider the tips below to keep your household fed...
Nutrition and Mental Health: How the Right Foods Can Keep You Happy and Healthy
Did you know that what you eat can directly impact your mood and mental health? Certain foods can help keep you happy and healthy, while others can cause problems like anxiety and depression. ...
SNAP and Nutrition Education: Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
In recent years, there has been an escalating concern about the nutritional quality of food consumed by economically disadvantaged families. Research has revealed that individuals with limited economic means ar...
Are You a Frontline COVID-19 Worker? Consider the Physical and Mental Tolls
As the world faces the increasing challenges of the coronavirus crisis, the frontline workers are on center stage. Not only are healthcare workers risking their own lives to treat COVID-19 patients,...