National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is observed in February. The month encourages young people and their loved ones throughout the country to come together to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence.
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Dental hygiene is one of the most important things we can teach our children. Unfortunately, for a lot of parents, getting kids to brush and floss their teeth is like … well, like pulling teeth. But if we want to protect our kids from having their teeth pulled at some point in their lives, we’ve got to show them the ins and outs of proper dental health.
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Black History Month, which is celebrated each year during February, is a chance for Americans to learn details of their nation’s history that, unfortunately, are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside. As the saying goes, Black history is American history — and it’s a varied and rich history.
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Poverty Awareness Month is observed in January every year. This important endeavor is observed in America all month long. Did you know that the U.S. ranks second highest in poverty rates among its peer countries? Poverty Awareness Month is about taking an opportunity to learn more about this social ill, raise awareness among others, and understand how everyone can help.
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During the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, emphasis is placed on creating awareness about human trafficking and the great human rights violation that it is. Human trafficking, and other forms of modern-day slavery, take place in various parts of the world, where people are sold for labor, sex, or anything else the buyers require.
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Glaucoma’s one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It’s actually a group of diseases where pressure (usually) builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve. National Glaucoma Awareness Month, in January, reminds all of us to get regular eye exams and show support for those suffering.
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National Eye Care Month is celebrated every year in January for one reason: caring for our eyes. Our entire body is one remarkable macro-organism that is still not fully understood by doctors and scientists. Every organ has a unique function, and although it is hard to determine which organ is the most important one can easily say that eyes serve a very important purpose i.e., to see!
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National Codependency Awareness Month is in January, and it revolves around helping those who may be caught up in codependent relationships. This is important because being codependent is not healthy and may have an impact on one’s mental health. Most importantly, codependency greatly affects one’s ability to stay happy in relationships.
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According to the American Red Cross, winter is “one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.” That’s because of, among other things, busy holiday schedules and bad weather often resulting in canceled blood drives. Furthermore, seasonal illnesses such as the flu force potential donors to forgo their blood donations.
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The National Birth Defects Prevention Month during January has only one purpose, and that’s to protect our future generations. Even though birth defects have been occurring in children for centuries, it is still a worrisome issue that can be controlled when the mother takes care of her own health.
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International Quality of Life Month is observed in January — a time that focuses on how a person can improve the quality of the life they are currently living. But, you may ask, how is that possible? Well, there is always something that you can add to your life to make it better.
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Get A Balanced Life Month is celebrated for the full month of January every year. The best way to start the year is by figuring out how to balance your life between work and pleasure. As important as it is to ‘get that bread’, it is equally important to plan out days when you can breathe and have me-time.
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Financial Wellness Month is observed throughout January and was created to remind us to pay closer attention to our financial wellbeing.
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Family Fit Lifestyle Month in January is an inspirational month that can completely evolve the way and your family’s lifestyle. To achieve this you will need to follow fitness guidelines, eat healthily, and get active! Yes, this may sound tough, but incorporating fitness into your lifestyle will not only improve the quality of your life but will also help in elevating your overall mood.
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Clap 4 Health Month is observed in January and this initiative is quite an exciting and fulfilling one. We spend a lot more time doing activities that require little to no physical exertion, and this month is all about raising awareness for physical activity.
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Cervical Health Awareness Month is marked every year in January to encourage women to be more attentive to their health. Cervical health is one aspect of health that many women neglect throughout their lives.
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National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day is commemorated each year on December 21, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night of the year. Since the holiday began in 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council have sponsored this day to call attention to the plight of the country’s homeless population.
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We celebrate Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in the first full week of December, from December 6 to 10 this year, to make the roads a safe place for the older generation. The elderly may experience several challenges such as weak eyesight, hearing issues, dementia, sleep disorders, and physical disabilities that may impact their driving.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (N.I.V.W.) is observed between December 6 and 12 as a gentle reminder for you to stay protected in the upcoming winter months. If you haven’t already taken your vaccination shot, it’s not too late. We encourage you to get your dose as early as possible.
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Each December, we go out for fun, parties, and drinks with family and friends. But we ask you to stop and think for a second about being responsible. 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.
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