Health Awareness and Observances Posts

Articles focusing on daily and monthly health observance, healthcare, and maintaining your health
Nov. 15, 2024

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month: A Tribute to Women Over 40

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…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Sprinkle Kindness Everywhere: Celebrate World Kindness Day!

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…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Understanding COPD: Why It’s Important for Recovering Addicts to Take Action

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…

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Nov. 6, 2024

Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know

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’…

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Nov. 1, 2024

5 Mental Health Tips for Happy Holidays

By Stephanie Chilton -  Hands up who secretly dreads the holidays? Balancing family expectations, sobriety, and self-care can feel overwhelming.  Here are five tips to help you stay grounded, resilient, and at peace during the holid…

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Oct. 29, 2024

Shine a Light: Break the Silence This Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Stephanie Chilton -  It is unlikely that you reached the age of 40 or above without you or someone that you are close to experiencing domestic violence. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline: Intimate partner violence affe…

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Oct. 22, 2024

Why It’s Crucial for Women Over 40 to Prioritize Lung Health

October marks Healthy Lung Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on the importance of lung health—especially for women over 40. As we age, maintaining the health of our lungs becomes even more critical. Factors like hormonal changes, de…

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Oct. 20, 2024

Healing your Inner Child for Substance Abuse Recovery

By Stephanie Chilton -  Substance abuse recovery is a complex journey with both physical and emotional challenges. While detoxification and physical rehabilitation are crucial steps, emotional healing is just as important. What is your Inner …

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Oct. 18, 2024

When did you last make a new friend?

By Stephanie Chilton -  October 19th is National New Friends Day, an event created to remind you to make new connections in your life.  But why bother? Apparently, friendship offers significant benefits for your mental and physical healt…

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Oct. 16, 2024

Restart a Heart: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

By Stephanie Chilton -  Would you know what to do? Imagine you’re going about your normal day, perhaps rushing off to work or meandering around the supermarket, and out of nowhere somebody falls to the ground unconscious and gasping for…

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