November annually presents a compelling reason with a social message that can encourage men to go for that “full-bearded and moustache look” for the whole month. No-Shave November” is defined as a month-long journey where men avoid shaving and grooming in order to increase men’s health awareness – specifically discussion about prostate cancer. It means embracing the hair which is lost by many … [Read more...] about No-Shave November is National Men’s Health Awareness Month
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month
October is one of the best months of the year- filled with pumpkin spice coffee, hayrides, apple picking, and Halloween decorating. It is also however, a good time to talk about an epidemic which seems to be on everyone’s radar these days- and that’s the mental health crisis which seems to be intensifying in this country. While in St. Petersburg yesterday- we had breakfast with a dear friend- … [Read more...] about October is Mental Health Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is in September, and it is dedicated to educating children and their families on how to prevent childhood obesity. It is also an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about how they can help their children’s health. We are constantly challenged as parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children to find ways to prevent childhood … [Read more...] about National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Brain Exercises That Work
Exercising during the summer months seems like a no brainer. After all, summer days offer warmer weather, more daylight and a greater chance that we can find time to fit a run or walk in. Also with more hours of daylight, we can usually find a workout buddy to go for a swim, hike or bike ride with. But while we all think about exercising our bodies more this time of year- I want to focus on an … [Read more...] about Brain Exercises That Work
Tips for Staying Healthy on Vacation
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means trips to destinations domestic and abroad. After two years of a Pandemic when most of us were sheltering in place- an all-time record 231 million passengers are expected to fly U.S. airlines this year between June 1st and Aug. 31st. That number is up from 210 million a year ago, according to Airlines for America. That also includes 30.5 million … [Read more...] about Tips for Staying Healthy on Vacation