If you’re a football fan, you most likely spend your Sundays and Monday nights plunked on the sofa, watching your favorite teams battle it out on the field. While you and your family or your best buds may have a lot of fun spending hours in front of the TV, all of this sitting is […]
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 1st is International Overdose Awareness Day; a day to raise awareness and commemorate loved ones who have died from a drug overdose. According to the CDC, over 70,000 Americans died from a drug-involved overdose in 2019 alone. That number reflects the fact our nation is currently suffering from a serious opioid epidemic. Losing a […]
National Women’s Equality Day
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day; a day to acknowledge how far women have come on their journey toward equality and how much more work is still to be done. While the greatest gender gaps are found primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, according to the World Economic Forum, there are […]
Let’s Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month!
Did you know that August was Kids Eat Right Month? The holiday was started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation in an effort to arm parents with the tools and knowledge to raise healthy kids who grow up to be healthy adults. Programs focus on smart shopping, healthy eating, and […]
The Signs of Opiate Addiction
Watching your local news or checking your social media feed, you’ve probably heard about the opioid epidemic, the nation’s current public health crisis. As death tolls from the crisis continue to rise dramatically every year, this is not an issue to be taken lightly or ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 42,000 […]
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s hard to fathom that young children live with a disease commonly associated with elderly people. But, according to the Arthritis Foundation, roughly 300,000 children in the United States suffer from arthritis, making it one of the most common childhood diseases in this country. Causes of Juvenile Arthritis Typically, […]
National Childhood Obesity Week
National Childhood Obesity Week takes place in July. This week is to help shed light on an increasing problem in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects roughly 14 million children and adolescents. While some look to the government to enact legislation to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic in […]
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth” and marks a very important day in American history. This is the day federal troops entered Galveston, Texas in 1865 and took control to ensure all slaves were freed. Juneteenth is thought to be the longest-running African American holiday. It became an official federal holiday on June 17, 2021. […]
BIPOC Mental Health Month
July was National BIPOC Mental Health Month. While the month has passed, what should remain is a commitment to ensure you receive the mental health care that will help you face the challenges common to Black and Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC). BIPOC individuals experience a wide range of unique issues that can […]
Best Super Foods in the Summer
Summer is one of the greatest seasons of the year. Not only can you get outdoors and be more active, you can also eat more fresh produce from local farmers and even your own garden! Of course, different seasons produce different fruits and vegetables that offer their own unique health benefits. When it comes to […]
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