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December is AIDS Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and reflect on the impact that this epidemic has had on our communities and on the world.
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and since the holiday season has a higher accident rate than others on average, it is important to echo the message of consciousness of being in a proper state behind the wheel.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Whether you need advice on what to eat or help tracking your blood sugar levels, these tips can make the whole process easier.
November is Adoption Awareness Month. There are so many factors that can influence a family’s choice to adopt. As this is a life changing decision, take time to evaluate you and your family’s hopes and needs before determining- am I ready to adopt?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and raise awareness of their abilities and accomplishments.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer.
September is Alcohol Awareness Month. Learn how small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body.
August is Amblyopia Awareness Month. Lazy eye is the non-scientific term for amblyopia. The condition results from the poor development of eye teaming, which is a crucial functional vision skill that enables both eyes to work together and focus on the same point in space.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Here’s what you
should know about this type of cancer. Sarcoma is a broad type of cancer that can occur in any location in he body. It’s usually found in bones or soft connective tissues.
July is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It may be caused by viral infection, alcohol consumption, several health conditions or even some medications. Treatment varies based on the type and underlying cause.
Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. It can impact your speech, as well as the way you write and understand both spoken and written language. Aphasia usually happens suddenly after a stroke or head injury.
Studies show men are less likely to seek medical care for a number of reasons. Some avoid care because they feel fine. Others are nervous about an exam or what it might reveal. However, it’s important to keep your whole health in check.
National Mental Health Month raises awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. In recent times, attitudes towards mental health issues appear to be changing.
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a lifelong
disease that can affect many parts of your life.
However, many people with lupus live long, healthy
lives. You can take steps to control your symptoms,
prevent lupus flares and cope with the challenges of
lupus.
If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons
behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. However, there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’ll feel it in your body.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder. Symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. Autism may not be recognized or diagnosed until much later.
It can be diagnosed at any age.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, present at birth or degenerative. Causes include traumatic brain injury (TBI); anoxic/hypoxic injury, intracranial surgery, seizure disorders and toxic exposure.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, present at birth or degenerative. Causes include traumatic brain injury (TBI); anoxic/hypoxic injury, intracranial surgery, seizure disorders and toxic exposure
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one. How can you prevent becoming one of the millions of Americans who suffer a heart attack?
Three preventive services specifically for women covered by health insurance are the pap smear, pelvic exam and the human papillomavirus (HPV) test. Each plays an important role in keeping you healthy by looking for abnormal cells before they turn into a more serious condition like cervical cancer.
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to help you understand more about your thyroid gland. Specifically, this article has some key information from the American Thyroid Association® (ATA) about how the health of your thyroid can impact your weight.
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