March is DVT Awareness Month
March is DVT Awareness Month. Deep Vein Thrombsis (DVT) also called venous thromboembolism can cause serious illness, disability and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DVT occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein. The most common sites for DVT is in the lower leg, pelvis or thigh.…
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month
For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has proudly led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public awareness campaign in March of each year. This campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of…
Read MoreMarch is National Kidney Month and High Blood Pressure Raises the Risk for Kidney Disease
March is National Kidney Month to raise awareness about kidney disease. This year the National Institute for Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) is partnering with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to focus on the connection between high blood pressure (hypertension) and kidney disease. Research has shown that high blood pressure…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite!” March is National Nutrition Month! We encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Read MoreMarch 3 is World Hearing Day
Today, March 3 is World Hearing Day. Every year on March 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes World Hearing Day to raise awareness about disabling hearing loss. This year’s theme is: Hearing for life: Don’t let hearing loss limit you Hearing Loss that is not Treated Costs about 750 billion Dollars Worldwide every Year…
Read MoreHonoring Low Vision Awareness Month
By 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, the number of Americans who have visual impairments is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low vision. Low vision is when even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people have difficulty seeing, which makes everyday tasks difficult to do. For people…
Read MoreAir Pollution Linked to Chronic and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Research has shown that air pollution is a major risk for chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and stroke. Recent studies show that air pollution is also a major risk for contracting chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, kidney disease and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Scientists are often puzzled why a…
Read MoreHeart Transplant
February is American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease which is the number one leading cause of death in the United States. One of the consequences of heart disease is congestive heart failure (CHF). End-stage congestive heart failure can lead to a need for a heart transplant. Causes of End-stage Heart Failure End-stage…
Read MoreRecreational Therapy Month
Recreational Therapy Month raises awareness about the positive and pivotal impact of therapeutic recreation programs and services in improving health and well-being. Over the years, recreational therapy has become an important component of quality patient care.
Read MoreA Happy Optimistic Partner Promotes Better Health for their Spouse
Here is an Appropriate Study for Valentine’s Day! A study by researchers at Michigan State University found that a happy optimistic partner promotes better health for their spouse as they grow old together. This lowers the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia and cognitive decline. The study was published November 29, 2019 in the Journal…
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