The expression “it takes a village…” usually refers to raising children. It highlights how an engaged community is critical to support a growing child. What many of us often do not realize is that the phrase also applies to supporting adults.
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Planning Your Finances for an Uncertain Future
Coronavirus has changed many people’s financial circumstances quickly. A loss of income can put your services, or even your home in jeopardy, but companies are working with customers right now to help ensure their well-being.
Here we offer a few steps you can take if your income has decreased suddenly.
After You Breathe – Three Ways to Cope with the Ambiguous Losses of the Pandemic
Special guest post written by Alexander E. Chan., Ph.D., LMFT ; State Specialist – Mental & Behavioral Health; University of Maryland Extension.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting quarantines began, social scientists have jump started the coping process by labeling an experience we are all facing: grief.
Make Time for Meditation
With stress and isolation affecting many of us, our mental health can be impacted. *Special guest post by FCS Extension intern River Philbert, Class of 2020, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland.
Exercise for Charity
Charity exercise apps are one new solution trying to help people who can’t find the motivation to exercise.
Staying Healthy Through Winter
Is it harder for you to get out of bed on winter mornings when the temperature is low and it’s darker outside? You’re not alone.
Season’s Greetings!
Share your New Year's resolutions with us, and tell us us what health and wellness topics you'd like to learn about in 2020!