More than 20 years ago, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging Magazine created September is Healthy Aging Month, to encourage and inspire people 45 and older with all the positive aspects of growing old. Healthy Aging Month is a good time for a reminder that you do not have to act your …
With summer in full swing, it is a good time to remind everyone about protecting yourself from those warm summer rays. Ultraviolet (UV) rays that we love for a suntan can also have damaging effects on your skin and eyes. It is important to learn the risks of sun exposure …
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month as the migraine, headache and cluster communities work together to increase awareness to what can be a debilitating condition for many. According to The Migraine Research Foundation, migraine affects 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide. Migraine affects …
According to the American Stroke Association, a stroke is the leading cause of serious disability in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association and is dedicated to saving people from death and disability due …
Join us this World Autism Month to learn more about Autism Speaks and the commitment to a world where everyone with autism can reach their full potential. Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is one diagnosis which merges four distinct autism diagnoses into one umbrella. ASD includes autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, …
March is recognized as National Brain Injury Awareness Month, with the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leading the march to bring attention to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The theme for 2021 to 2023 is “More Than My Brain Injury”, #MoreThanMyBrainInjury, to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries and prevention …
