National Osteoporosis Month is marked throughout June every year. It is a special awareness month that makes it easier for people to find out about the critical importance of good bone health and osteoporosis prevention. Did you know that hundreds of millions of people in the world suffer from osteoporosis and low bone density?
Read MoreWorld Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed on June 19 every year is an awareness holiday that aims to increase public knowledge and provide an understanding of sickle cell disease (S.C.D.), and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.
Read MoreWe’re celebrating Oral Health Month in June, and you’re invited! We care for every part of our body, so why should our mouths be neglected? Supported by the American Dental Association, Oral Health Month is a reminder about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, always.
Read MoreScoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects one’s appearance and posture — thankfully, National Scoliosis Awareness Month in June helps people to learn more about this condition, why it is caused, and how its effects can be reduced.
Read MoreNational PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June and it ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth.
Read MoreNational EHS Awareness Day is observed every year on June 10, in an attempt to raise awareness about electromagnetic hypersensitivity (E.H.S.) syndrome. There has been very little research done into this syndrome’s symptoms and effects and so it is not classified as a medically diagnosable condition.
Read MoreNational Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM) is observed in June. The month observes, recognizes, and honors the headache and migraine communities that are continuously working together for headache disorders to be recognized as legitimate neurobiological diseases.
Read MoreJune is National Men’s Health Month! This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease.
Read MoreNational Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month is observed annually in June to increase awareness about congenital cytomegalovirus among pregnant women, parents, and healthcare providers, and to counsel them on the virus’s effect on children.
Read MoreOn the first Sunday in June each year, on June 4 this year, the nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation rallies its forces and resources to promote National Cancer Survivors Day in the U.S. and worldwide, as it has done since 1988.
Read MoreWhile you celebrate summer, take a minute to gain an understanding of the medical condition known as aphasia and observe National Aphasia Awareness Month all through June.
Read MoreNational CPR and AED Awareness Week runs from June 1 to 7 and aims to stress the importance of these actions to as many people as possible. Learning and mastering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) techniques and automated external defibrillator (A.E.D.) use so that they can become lifelines for those who have experienced sudden medical emergencies is an honorable thing to do.
Read MoreMental 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.
Read MoreLupus Awareness Month occurs every May and we celebrate this month to contribute to the welfare of the affected community. This inflammatory disease is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues and affects the overall well-being of the person in many ways.
Read MoreHealthy Vision Month is celebrated every year in May to stress the importance of the health of our eyes. This month was established by the National Eye Institute in 2003 and aims to spread awareness and educate people about the risks of ignoring the health of their eyes.
Read MoreFibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month is observed every May to educate people about this condition. Did you know that fibromyalgia is the second most common condition which affects bones and muscles? Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic pain condition characterized by joint pain and fatigue.
Read MoreFamily Wellness Month is celebrated in May every year. The reason for the commemoration of the day is as simple as what it is named. With so many factors affecting our health, from our environment to our feeding and lifestyle habits, we need to religiously cater to our health to improve our overall well-being. What better way to embark on this journey than as a family?
Read MoreIn the U.S., Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month is observed in May as declared by the U.S. House of Representatives. It is dedicated to spreading awareness, encouraging people to not hesitate in getting help, and ending the stigma that surrounds borderline personality disorder.
Read MoreThis year’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is observed on May 11. It is an annual event that occurs on the Thursday of the first full week of May. It is a day to raise awareness of the importance of every child’s mental health. Mental health is a serious issue in modern societies. The mental health of children is even more so.
Read MoreBladder Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May every year. This is a time to discuss what bladder cancer is, its common symptoms, the risks involved, and preventative measures. Many aren’t aware of the disease symptoms and there is no better time than now to arm them with the necessary information to take their health seriously.
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