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10 Truths About the COVID-19 Pandemic That Are Paramount to Your Health

Dr. Tom Frieden took center stage on Wednesday when he testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee. As the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Friede...

Are You Ready for the Next COVID-19 Wave with Medicine Cabinet Essentials?

With the world starting to open back up, now is a good time to take an inventory of your medicine cabinet and gather any essential supplies that you may have depleted over the last few months. Many h...

Looking to Revamp Your Skincare Routine? Read This for All You Need to Know

Summer is a good time to examine your skincare routine and make any necessary changes. The heat and humidity can do a number on even the clearest complexions. Here are the steps that you want to con...

Your Least-favorite Vegetables May Be the Best Ones for You to Eat

Chances are good that as a child, you were told to eat your vegetables. You probably didn't like them very much, especially the tougher and bitter ones. Vegetables like broccoli and cabbage have a long histor...

With Less Than 2 Months Until the Election, Americans Are Feeling Stressed

Nearly every American has the date of November 3 marked on their calendar. This is the day that the country will elect the next president. This election season is shaping up to be the most highly con...

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...

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One This Holiday Season? How You Can Manage

While most people lean into the magic of the holidays this time of the year, this season can be particularly hard for those grieving the loss of a loved one. With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to recor...

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...

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...