Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 4-10, 2020

Mental Illness

Mental illnesses are health conditions that involve changes in behavior, thinking, or emotion. Mental illness can be a combination of these. According to psychiatry.org, 19% of U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness. 4.1% has a severe mental illness, and 8.5% has a diagnosable substance use disorder. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed …

Celebrate National Women’s Health & Fitness Day on September 30

National Women’s Health

Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), a national clearing house for consumer health information professionals, National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in September. The year, the event takes place on September 30. One of the largest events for women’s health of all ages, this annual observance is …

September Is Observed as Pain Awareness Month

Pain Awareness Month

According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is an annoying sensation and emotional experience that is associated with actual or potential damage of tissue. It is a personal feeling that is affected to varying degrees by social, psychological, and biological factors. For every person the way they feel and describe …

Chronic Illnesses Linked to Sleep Disorders and Their Treatment

Chronic Illnesses

Sleep is a vital part of our lives. It improves overall health and well-being. Getting enough sleep or proper rest can improve physical and mental health and quality of life. Sleep helps the body repair itself and helps it get ready for another day. Many factors such as smoking, special diet, shift-based work, caffeine consumption, …