Take a Walk in the Park Day is celebrated annually on March 30, which encourages all of us to invest in our health without spending any money! Who doesn’t like spending some quiet time in nature? All you have to do is put on some comfortable shoes and go for a peaceful walk in your […]
On March 26, not only Popeye the Sailor Man but all Americans should be celebrating National Spinach Day. Loaded with water soluble vitamins, iron, calcium antioxidants, and other nutrients, eat it raw to gain the maximum benefit from its nutrition. In honor of this special day and this special dark green leafy vegetable, we offer […]
If you’re looking for small yet impactful ways to improve your nutritional intake, consider the oil you cook with. Some options are particularly high in unsaturated fats, or “good” fats, which benefit the body when consumed regularly. In contrast, others have more saturated fats, or “bad” fats, that can lead to health issues when consumed in […]
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, they have exciting new developments to share for the brain injury community, including new advocacy initiatives, events, fundraising opportunities, and more. What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries? According to the American Brain Foundation, traumatic brain injuries, […]
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This campaign – which began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and becoming a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition – focuses attention on the importance of making informed food […]
Many women across the country are struggling to get their hands on estrogen patches after the FDA removed black box warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs. As CBS News reports, while the removal was initially celebrated, making therapy more accessible for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause symptoms, the demand has now sparked national shortages. What are […]
This is the 29th Year the United States has recognized and celebrated March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities” and to provide the “encouragement and opportunities they need to […]
It’s well-established by now that menopause is a full body experience. You may or may not know about the fun side effects that this transition in a woman’s life brings, like hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness and the like. But as Flow Space reports, in recent years, some interesting research has uncovered new, unexpected ways menopause impacts the body. […]
Established over 60 years ago, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recognizes each March as National Kidney Month. Kidney disease affects nearly 37 million Americans. Based on a major study released in November 2025, chronic kidney disease (CKD) resulted in approximately 1.5 million deaths in 2023, and it remains one of the top 10 leading causes of death […]
Dolly Parton has returned to the public stage, as the iconic “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer-songwriter made her first major in-person appearance since announcing a health struggle late last year — which she revealed details of as she spoke to the crowd while on stage in Tennessee. As Entertainment Weekly reports, Parton, 80, greeted attendees during the […]