ALS Awareness Month, which occurs every May, is a time where numerous organizations and communities get together to spread awareness regarding the disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day is observed on the first Wednesday in May. This year, it takes place on May 7. The day was first observed in 1993. Its significance is to raise awareness about the importance of people going for anxiety disorder screenings.
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National Silence the Shame Day has been observed on May 5 every year since 2017. It’s a chance to bring positive awareness about mental health to a wider audience as well as erase the stigma associated with it. The Hip-Hop Foundation, led by former music executive Shanti Das, founded ‘Silence the Shame,’ a mental health education and awareness non-profit group
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Drinking Water Week takes place during the first week in May — from May 4 to 10 this year. In our daily lives, we drink water without thinking about where it is coming from and if it is safe for us. Polluted drinking water can be responsible for many illnesses, which is why awareness is so important.
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Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work takes place on April 28 every year. This holiday was initiated to promote and discuss the importance of having a safe, and healthy work environment. Data shows that deaths that have occurred as a result of work-related accidents are 19% globally.
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Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head.
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April is National Month of Hope, which is all about celebrating the power of hope — the belief that things will work out, especially when it seems otherwise. Have you ever noticed how frequently the word ‘hope’ is used in our everyday conversations?
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National Foot Health Awareness Month is observed in April to raise critical awareness regarding our foot health. It is the initiative of the American Podiatric Medical Association (A.P.M.A.). Although our feet enable us to see the world and stand tall on our own, it is somehow one of the most frequently ignored parts of our anatomy.
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National Move More Month is every April, and the objective of this month is clear and simple: get up and move! Created by the American Heart Association to help improve the health of Americans everywhere, National Move Month is aimed at getting more of us to hit 10,000 steps every day or, even better, to hit that 20-minutes of aerobic exercise mark every day.
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National Public Health Week is observed during the first week of April and takes place from April 7 to 13 this week. That’s seven days to champion the health of all Americans. It’s a week to recognize that everyone should lead healthier lives, irrespective of where they live, work, or come from.
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Counseling Awareness Month is celebrated in April every year. It’s a month-long observance of raising awareness and promoting mental health to people of all ages. It also highlights the importance of counseling professionals — from mental health counselors, school and college counselors, substance abuse counselors, to career counselors.
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Vitamin C Day is on April 4 each year. Today, we recognize the gazillion ways vitamin C is good for our body, mind, and soul. This powerhouse of vitamins not only wards off colds but benefits us in several important ways. A regular intake of vitamin C can lower the risk of heart disease and reduce blood pressure. It’s amazing for our skin and hair.
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Autism Acceptance Month, previously named Autism Awareness Month, in April aims to celebrate and promote acceptance for the condition that occurs in one in every 54 children as of 2020 in the United States. Autism, a complex developmental condition affecting the patient’s ability to interact, communicate, and progress, has not one but many subtypes.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Day of Action is held yearly on the first Tuesday in April. This year, it is observed on April 1. The day raises awareness about sexual assault. The goal is to prevent sexual assault, harassment, and abuse through education.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the River of Life Women's Conference on March 15th! Your presence was a true blessing, and we pray that healing and deliverance were your portion and filled your heart with joy.
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Celebrated annually on March 26, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, was created to increase the public’s understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it.
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American Diabetes Alert Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday of March and this year, it falls on March 25. It is aimed at raising awareness about the risks and symptoms associated with diabetes among the American public.
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Since 2012, Nutrition and Hydration Week has been held every full third week in March. It takes place from March 10 to 16 this year. Nutrition and Hydration Week was shifted to June in 2021 because of the strains on health and social care services at the time.
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This Sleep Awareness Week® from March 9 to 15 is time to snuggle up and catch some Zs because you deserve some rest! Admit it, it’s likely you don’t let yourself get enough sleep. It’s not your fault, life is demanding.
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