Health Awareness and Observances Posts

Articles focusing on daily and monthly health observance, healthcare, and maintaining your health
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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Oct. 4, 2024

Happy World Smile Day!

By Stephanie Cilton -  Need a reason to smile today? Apparently, the smiley face was invented in 1963 by a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts called Harvey Ball.  He also created World Smile Day in 1999 as he felt everyone s…

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Oct. 1, 2024

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk, Perform Self-Exams, and Understand Survival Rates

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on raising awareness about the importance of early detection, understanding risk factors, and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer amon…

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Sept. 30, 2024

Ageless Smile: The Vitality of Dental Check-Ups for Women Over 40

Facts! October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Regular dental check-ups are crucial for women over 40, as our demographic often faces unique oral health challenges that can significantly impact our overall well-being. Maintaining good oral hygiene…

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Sept. 27, 2024

Time to take up yoga?

By Stephanie Chilton -  I’ve found that the older I get the more protective I am of my time. If I’m going to give someone or something my time, it has to be worth it! Yoga originated in India over 5,000 years ago, integrating phys…

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