We observe National Safe Motherhood Day annually on April 11 in order to raise awareness for resources available for care during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as postpartum. The main goals are to decrease the maternal mortality rates and improve medical care and services available to pregnant women and new mothers. More than 800 women die daily from preventable causes from … [Read more...]
National Walking Day
Annually, National Walking Day occurs on the first Wednesday of April. This year, it occurs on April 6th. Studies have shown that by walking for thirty to sixty minutes per day can drastically improve your health. Walking can help prevent ailments such as type two diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Reap the benefits of walking and make it a part of your lifestyle. History of National … [Read more...]
Driving Safety Tips For Seniors
For many people, especially seniors, the ability to drive enhances their sense of independence and benefits their mobility. Having a driver’s license can help older adults continue to connect with their loved ones and remain active in their communities. Unfortunately, aging can increase potential risks while driving due to possible declining health conditions. Seniors who continue to … [Read more...]
National Compliment Day
Celebrating National Compliment Day on January 24 is a great opportunity to exercise kindness and compassion. Sharing a compliment with someone can improve both your moods and mental attitudes. Showing appreciation by giving compliments is also important for creating and nurturing strong relationships with others. The Benefits Of Compliments Compliments can be powerful. Sharing … [Read more...]
National Take the Stairs Day
On every second Wednesday in January, National Take the Stairs Day is observed. Instead of using the elevator, take the stairs. By using the stairs, you can increase your heart rate. Lung health is more important than ever. Therefore, we need to move more to decrease the chance of lung diseases such as asthma or lung cancer. History of National Take the Stairs Day The first mention … [Read more...]
Resolution Planning Day
December 30th is National Resolution Planning Day. A day set aside to prepare goals for the coming year. Instead of waiting until January 1st, Resolution Planning Day is set aside to reflect on the past year, ask yourself what changes you will make for the new year , and how you will achieve those changes. History The tradition of resolutions dates back to ancient Babylonia. … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 15
- Next Page »