Health Awareness and Observances Posts

By Stephanie Chilton - How worried should you be about the impact of your past lifestyle choices? We’ve all put our bodies through things that, in hindsight, we perhaps regret. As the reality of that impact begins to show in our bodies, it c…

February 14th marks not only Valentine’s Day, a day of celebrating love and affection, but also National Donor Day – an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation.…

By Stephanie Chilton - February is a month filled with heart-centered reminders - American Heart Month, Wear Red Day, and Valentine’s Day. But for women in midlife recovering from addiction, the meaning of “heart health” goes beyo…

Entering midlife, specifically during perimenopause, can bring about changes in a woman’s sexual experiences. Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading to menopause, is marked by hormonal fluctuations that can affect various aspects of a w…

By Stephanie Chilton - When’s the last time you gave your cervix a bit of care and attention?  Hidden away and easy to push to the back of your mind, and for some an uncomfortable topic. But take a few simple steps now and you can safeg…

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the selfless act of donating blood and recognize the immense impact it has on saving lives. Blood donation is a crucial and lifesaving contribution that plays a pivotal role in various …

By Stephanie Chilton -  Are you balancing multiple caregiving roles? Or perhaps caring for that one person is all-consuming and a challenge to juggle with your own needs. You might be caring for aging parents, supporting your spouse or partne…

Welcome, lovely readers! Today, we’re diving into the extraordinary world of kindness. As November 13 (World Kindness Day) rolls around, it’s time to put our kindness hats on and spread some joy! World Kindness Day is not just another da…

By Stephanie Chilton -  Do you know your lung function? Have to be honest, I don’t. But after researching for this blog post I intend to find out! World COPD Month is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disea…

By Stephanie Chilton -  Do you know the risk factors for type 2 diabetes? Did you know that being over 45 is one of them? November is American Diabetes Month, which is all about raising awareness and supporting those with diabetes. Let’…