Category: Health Awareness Month

Cataracts are common in older adults, with the National Eye Institute estimating over half of all Americans over age 80 have cataracts or have had cataract surgery.

Are you among the 33 million Americans with food allergies? That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a surprisingly common stomach disorder that is diagnosed in 1 in 20 Americans. Yet as much as 15% of the United States population is estimated to have IBS, but many are not diagnosed.

March is a busy month for national health observances. Two key organs that are often overlooked, your kidney and your colon, are highlighted this month. It is also National Nutrition Month, which is among the most universally applicable health months all year.

With Valentine’s Day taking place in February, it makes it even more fitting that it’s heart month! But there are a few more health months observed in February including Low Vision Awareness Month, Cancer Prevention Month, and Children’s Dental Month.

Kick off the new year with some great national health observances. Your thyroid can impact numerous aspects of your health, and this month serves as a time to familiarize yourself with what your thyroid does and what symptoms you should watch out for. 

December highlights two great awareness weeks with helpful reminders to keep you healthy this winter. Though simple, proper handwashing and getting your annual flu shot are two things that can go a long way in reducing your risk of getting ill this holiday season.

November is the busiest month for national health observances all Fall. These health months highlight reminders to schedule your annual visit – because many critical health issues can be caught through screenings. They also serve as information, so you can know the signs and symptoms of health concerns that you can spot in family members. 

October highlights one of the nation’s most well-popularized health observances – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink-themed campaign reminds women to schedule their annual screenings. The earlier breast cancer is caught, the more successful treatment options can be.