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Awareness Matters

​Awareness Matters. Each month Be Well Illinois provides educational resources about health awareness topics. Increasing awareness supports the prevention of serious health conditions and each awareness month creates the opportunity to learn more about how to keep yourself healthy.

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February is Heart Health Awareness Month

Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. If you’re holding your book at arm’s length, then it’s probably time for a new frame of reference. Or, more likely, some references on new frames. The signs you need reading glasses are easy to spot.

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January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising.

January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month

January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month. Blood donations save lives, and the need for blood has never been greater. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, says the American Red Cross.