World Tuberculosis Day is Observed on March 24 – ‘The Clock is Ticking’

Tuberculosis Day

A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes Tuberculosis (TB), a contagious infection that primarily affects the lungs. TB can also affect any part of the body like the brain and the spine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and killed an estimated …

March 20 is World Oral Health Day – Go all out to “Be Proud of Your Mouth”

World Oral Health Day

A healthy mouth is important for a healthy body. It is very important to pay attention to your oral health as the mouth is one of the main doorways for the virus that can cause COVID-19 and other infections such as the flu. Adopting a good oral hygiene routine and managing risk factors is important …

March Is Observed as Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Job-related eye injuries are getting more common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each day approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About one third of these injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments, and more than 100 result in one or more days away …

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – Feb 22-28, 2021

Eating Disorders

Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week begins the last Monday in February. This year, the NEDA Week runs from February 22-28. The week is observed all over the nation to spread awareness about eating disorders by educating the public and sharing inspirational stories of hope and recovery. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorder …

How Being Organized Benefits Health and Wellbeing

Health

Many people consider being organized an unpleasant task that will never get done or doesn’t really matter. The truth is that being organized offers benefits for a person’s physical and mental health. Think of the difference between a messy, cluttered home or office and a well-organized, clean and tidy set up. People who are disorganized …

4 Recommendations of 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Guidelines

Since 1980, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been jointly releasing a set of dietary guidelines for Americans every five years. These guidelines serve as the cornerstone of federal nutrition programs and policies and offer science-based advice for choosing foods that promote …