Every year in the United States, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for men and women. It is also the leading cause of death around the world, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths every year–a number that is expected to reach more than 23.6 million by […]
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week
February 13 to February 19 is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week, a prime time to highlight this little-known progressive, muscle-weakening disease. It is a genetic disease that prevents the body from making sufficient quantities of a protein called dystrophin. Muscles need this protein to protect them as they contract and relax. It is a rare […]
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Congratulations to the Make a Difference Day Contest Winner Kimberleigh Taylor
Her Story: I currently volunteer my time trying to create a nonprofit organization to help families in need with the cost of formula. I’m the Director of the Friends Helping Friends Formula & Diaper Shelf in Hudson. It’s a new organization that started in June and went live September 1st. The need for formula is real. Only […]
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Quit Smoking on Great American Smokeout Day
The annual Great American Smokeout is held every third Thursday in November (Lung Cancer Awareness Month). This year’s event will be on November 16 and observed in the U.S. nationwide. The idea behind the event started in the 1970s with a few small-scale smoke cessation events. In 1977, it turned into a nationwide annual event […]
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Backpack Awareness Day
How heavy is your child’s backpack? Backpack Awareness Day is September 20th. The school season is once again starting, and with it comes the excitement of shopping for your child’s school supplies. Your child will undoubtedly need a backpack to carry all of their belongings for the year. It’s important that when purchasing a backpack […]
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Blood Pressure Trivia
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. How well do you know the causes and risks of high blood pressure? What you know (or don’t know) can dramatically affect your health. Take this short quiz to find out.
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