Deaf Communities and ASL

Deaf Communities and ASL

Deaf Awareness Week American Sign Language Problems Facing the Deaf Community Ways to Support Deaf Peers and Communities Deaf Awareness Week Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event observed in many countries around the world and this year focuses on deaf inclusion. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness and promote understanding of […]

Women’s History Month: Women Who Have Influenced Us

Women’s History Month: Women Who Have Influenced Us

March is Women’s History Month! March highlights all the contributions that women all over the world have made. Not only that, but we also celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th every year. Women’s contributions to history, culture, and society have been tremendous but they have been overlooked for years. Women should be appreciated all […]

New Year’s Resolutions: Are Your Goals Achievable?

New Year’s Resolutions: Are Your Goals Achievable?

Every year people make resolutions to ring at the start of a new year. Many make goals like working out more, eating better, losing weight, etc. but did you know that most people give up on their resolutions after 3 to 4 weeks? Many people make the same common resolutions without clear goals, which results […]

Medical Myths: Debunked!

Medical Myths: Debunked!

1. Cracking your knuckles is bad for you. We always hear that cracking your knuckles is bad, but it turns out that it is relatively harmless. The “cracking” sound that you hear is actually bubbles in the synovial fluid bursting from the pressure. While cracking your knuckles will not harm you, remember to still be […]

National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

What Is Hospice Care? How Long Has Hospice Care Been Practiced In Healthcare? Who’s Involved in Hospice Care? What Does The Care Team Do? The Difference Between Hospice And Palliative Care What Does The Hospice Six-Month Requirement Mean? National Hospice & Palliative Care Month Final Thought   As many of us tend to associate November […]

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day History of Women’s Health Fitness Health Fun Facts Final Thoughts National Women’s Health and Fitness Day National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of September every year, this year it falls on September 28th. This day was established in 2002 in order to promote […]

Recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month 

Recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month 

What Is Blood Cancer And What Causes It? Different Types Of Blood Cancer Blood Cancer Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment Is Blood Cancer Curable? Every Minute Counts Final Thought   Did you know that September is know as Blood Cancer Awareness Month? Blood cancers include leukemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma. Together these account for approximately 180,000 […]

The Importance of Breastfeeding

The Importance of Breastfeeding

The Importance of Breast Feeding Advantages to Breastfeeding Disadvantages to Breastfeeding Bottle Feeding Support Systems The Importance of Breast Feeding August first through the seventh is National Breastfeeding Week. This is celebrated across the world to raise awareness about the advantages of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is an important role for every parent and their children. While […]

Heat Stroke Prevention

Heat Stroke Prevention

What is Heat Stroke? Causes of Heat Stroke Symptoms Risk Factors Prevention How to Help What is Heat Stroke? Summer is a fun time full of beach trips, grilling, and enjoying the warm weather. But with summer in full swing, you might also want to be mindful of some of the dangers extreme heat can […]