Category: Health Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month: Tips to Help You Cope

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Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life. After all, stress can impact many aspects of your body.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know

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Each year the month of March serves as a time to highlight the importance of colon and rectal screening to serve as a way to catch potential issues as early as possible.

You likely have heard the importance of having a colonoscopy as a means to identify this potential risk. However, according to data from the CDC, only about 70% of adults in the 50 to 75 age range are up to date on colonoscopies.

Thyroid Awareness Month: The Facts About this Little Gland

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The thyroid is such a small part of your body, yet it makes a big difference in your overall health. Not all patients are aware of the functions this gland provides but January’s Thyroid Awareness Month serves as a great opportunity to highlight its importance.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – Here’s What You Should Know

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January is recognized each year as Glaucoma Awareness Month, this age-related eye disease impacts the lives of nearly 3 million Americans over the age of 40 (and particularly over the age of 60). This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the risk factors and signs of glaucoma, which can ultimately cause gradual blindness.