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Los Altos Town Crier Announces 2021 Wellness Trends

On December 16, the Los Altos Town Crier announced the wellness trends that people need to know about for 2021. Looking back at the past 50 weeks of 2020, few people could have imagined that the year would involve a pandemi...

Lessons on Mental Health From the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Though the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021, the intensity and scope of the event hasn't changed. What has changed is how the athletes and coaches are handling the stress of the event. The combination of the ong...

Having Trouble Falling Asleep at the Right Speed? What You Can Do to Help

While some people may think that falling asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow is a sign of good health, heading off to dreamland as soon as you close your eyes is not indicative of good sleep h...

Fitness Challenges That Help Older Adults Boost Wellness

Getting older is inevitable, but that doesn't mean our health and wellness have to diminish as we age. by taking on regular fitness challenges, older adults can significantly improve their overall health and wellness. ...

8 Smart Moves If You Are Struggling Financially

Struggling to make ends meet is no fun, but there is help available to make things better and get you on solid footing. And by the way, you are not alone; 78% of adults struggle with daily bills, especially in this inflationa...

Food Stamp Data Still Up in the Air for November

The program once simply known as "food stamps" has changed a lot over the course of the past few years. Today, it is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and these benefits are doled ou...

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...

Financial Wisdom We Received from Our Moms

While economists spend years learning the intricacies of our monetary system, many will tell you that some of the best financial advice they received was from their parents. Mothers can be particularly adept at instilling fiscal resp...

2020 Sees More Health and Wellness Options Than Ever

According to estimates, over half of America's population makes some sort of New Year's resolution in terms of wellness. Quitting smoking, giving up the drinking, and the most popular of all, losing weight and t...