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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreCounseling 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.
Read MoreVitamin 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.
Read MoreAutism 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.
Read MoreSexual 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.
Read MoreThank 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.
Read MoreCelebrated 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.
Read MoreAmerican 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreDissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day takes place on March 5 annually. The day is used to create awareness about D.I.D. People who have D.I.D. may feel like they have multiple personalities living in their bodies.
Read MoreAs implied by the name, “Caffeine Awareness Month,” March is the perfect time to take stock of your intake of this alertness-inducing chemical. That’s because, despite the growing popularity and variety of teas and other decaffeinated morning brews, tens of millions of Americans begin each day with a cup or two, or more, of coffee.
Read MoreWorld Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with.
Read MoreNo Brainer Day is celebrated annually on February 27. Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith is believed to have founded the holiday in the U.S. to encourage people to keep things simple and resolve situations calmly without stress.
Read MoreOur bodies crave protein. It’s a “macronutrient” after all. National Protein Day, on February 27, focuses on the health benefits of one of the body’s most basic building blocks. Remember, protein helps develop bones, skin, cartilage, and blood — while promoting weight loss and increased muscle mass. It can also help us stay fit throughout all stages of life.
Read MoreEating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. This also is a time to demonstrate our commitment to the early diagnosis and effective treatment of eating disorders.
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