August is observed as National Breastfeeding Month and August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week. The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “Every year, countries around the world observe World Breastfeeding Week for a good reason: breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to provide children everywhere with the best start to life.” Breastfeeding is definitely …
According to Skin Cancer Foundation, with 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. There are different types of skin cancer such as Actinic Keratoses (AK), Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and Melanoma. Fortunately, skin cancer is also …
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March is National Nutrition Month and is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Each year in the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses nationwide attention on healthful eating, i.e. making informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits. …
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Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in United States, especially among women. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. February is observed American Heart Month to raise awareness about the condition, how to improve heart health and reduce the risks of the condition. As younger adults face …
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November is celebrated as National Diabetic Month in the U.S. to raise awareness about this chronic condition. The incidence of diabetes is rising and it is now considered an epidemic. According to the 2017 National Diabetic Statistics Report, over 30 million people living in the U.S. have diabetes, that’s almost 10 percent of the country’s …
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer seen in women. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about one in eight women born today in the U.S. will get breast cancer at some point of time. October is observed as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). To increase awareness …
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September is observed as National Cholesterol Education Month to raise awareness among people about the dangers of high cholesterol. According to a recent study, nearly 71 million American adults have high cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart disease. A high cholesterol level in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services observes July as National Ultraviolet Safety Month. The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. In addition to skin cancer, overexposure to the sun can cause eye problems, a weakened immune system, age …
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Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the United States and in many other countries across the world. This is the main reason why one month of the year is specifically devoted to spreading awareness about the condition. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign is …
Healthy vision is a gift of life and it is our responsibility to take care of our eyes. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and also the time when parents prepare their kids for the next academic year. As 80% of learning happens through our eyes, healthy vision is important to your child’s …
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