The first Monday of May is Melanoma Monday which begins the awareness campaign of National Melanoma Month. The observance focuses on providing resources and information for reduction and preventive measures.
Dates: Mon, May 3, 2021 – Thu, May 6, 2021
What is Melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and also the deadliest of skin cancers. The observance focuses on skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention, skin bleaching, and skin cancer screenings.
How to Prevent Melanoma?
While melanoma and other skin cancers aren’t 100% preventable, there are ways to reduce your risk. Don’t let the clouds fool you. UV rays still reach the Earth and your skin on a cloudy day!
1. Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
2. wearing a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. And don’t forget the back of your neck.
3. Trees, umbrellas, and awnings provide excellent sun protection on warm sunny days.
4. Avoid tanning beds. The UV light in tanning beds puts you at risk for melanoma, too.
5. Regularly check your skin for abnormal moles. If you notice changes, see your dermatologist have it checked.
HOW TO OBSERVE #MelanomaMonday
* Join the American Academy of Dermatology in wearing orange.
1. Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
2. wearing a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. And don’t forget the back of your neck.
3. Trees, umbrellas, and awnings provide excellent sun protection on warm sunny days.
4. Avoid tanning beds. The UV light in tanning beds puts you at risk for melanoma, too.
5. Regularly check your skin for abnormal moles. If you notice changes, see your dermatologist have it checked.
HOW TO OBSERVE #MelanomaMonday
* Join the American Academy of Dermatology in wearing orange.
* Encouraging others to wear orange for skin cancer awareness.
* Learn more about melanoma, skin screenings, and use #MelanomaMonday to post on social media.
When it comes to stroke, every second count! Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke remains untreated. This is very harmful with a high impact on the human body which is why May has been set to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experiences.
#StrokeMonth
What you need to know
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
80% of all strokes are preventable.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
On average, one person dies from a stroke every 4 minutes.
More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.
Know the Signs of Stroke
F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T.
1. Face drooping.
2. Arm weakness.
3. Speech difficulty.
4. Time to call 911 if someone is having a stroke.
What you need to know
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
80% of all strokes are preventable.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
On average, one person dies from a stroke every 4 minutes.
More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day but also referred to as May Day in most countries is a celebration of laborers and workers in our society. 1 May was chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. In that year beginning on 1 May, there was a general strike for the eight-hour workday. It became a yearly commemoration, inspiring American workers to have their first stoppage. Mayday is a public holiday, so don't forget to relax, have fun and unwind.
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Oatmeal Cookie Day is a fitting tribute to the taste and versatility of oats and a tasty reason to celebrate! It is one of the healthiest cookies. How do you like your oatmeal, crispy or chewy, glazed or fruity, add a glass of milk or fresh juice to taste.
Oatmeal Cookie Day, April 30th. First cultivated thousands of years ago and eaten as a type of porridge, oats are a cereal grain that grows in temperate regions. In fact, oats are the oldest cereal grain that has been cultivated by humans. Filled with fiber and essential nutrients, oats are especially useful to people who have allergies to other grains, such as wheat or corn. (Read more)
Today is national honesty day. Every 30TH of April which is the last day of the month April we celebrate trustworthiness, openness, truthfulness, and frankness. This day was established in other to motivate people to not forget the importance of honesty.
National Honesty Day was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg while he was doing research for his book: “The Book of Lies: Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives.” in 1991. While some critics say that he coined this holiday to sell more books, Mr. Goldberg has stated that he created the holiday to serve as a contrast to April Fool’s Day.
National Honesty Day was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg while he was doing research for his book: “The Book of Lies: Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives.” in 1991. While some critics say that he coined this holiday to sell more books, Mr. Goldberg has stated that he created the holiday to serve as a contrast to April Fool’s Day.
How to participate
Urge everyone around you to tell the truth by always telling the truth.
Jazz Appreciation Month is from April 1 - April 30.
It was initially funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, whose archives are currently housed at the Smithsonian. The aim of (JAM) event is to recognize the historic and cultural significance jazz music has impacted.
Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is a music festival held every April in the United States, in honor of jazz as an early American art form. It was created in 2001 by John Edward Hasse, a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in recognition of the contribution jazz is made in our society. Jazz as a music genre has an influence on our mental health. International Jazz Day April 30 in honor of Jazz music.
It was initially funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, whose archives are currently housed at the Smithsonian. The aim of (JAM) event is to recognize the historic and cultural significance jazz music has impacted.
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings group received permission from the estate of Louis Armstrong (the well-known jazz trumpet player) to release his recordings on a new album titled Satchmo IN 2012. The release was made at the National Press Club as part of the 2012 annual Jazz Appreciation Month events.
In the month of April, the Parkinson’s Foundation takes part alongside the global Parkinson’s community to support Parkinson’s Awareness Month by raising awareness about Parkinson’s and different foundations can help make people living with Parkinson's live better.
Information by Parkinson's foundation.
About Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
Get Involved!
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. (Wikipedia info).
Today is international dance day so enjoy the music.
April is International Cesarean Awareness Month is organized by ICAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network. ICAN is a non-profit organisation.
ICAN is a non-profit organization with a mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
The mission
Facilitating confidence in their ability to navigate informed consent and refusal/declination conversations with care providers.
Encouraging adding a birth doula on their team, to offer support, information, and assistance with coping and comfort measures. (Awareness days info).
World PI Week is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness and improve diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies (PI). Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function normally.
Explore the website to learn how you can make a difference and ultimately improve the quality of life of people with PI worldwide.
You are welcome to share your story. Remember to share your story with your friends on Facebook and Twitter with the sharing buttons. Thank you for your support!
Stop Food Waste Day is an international day put aside to fight against food wastage. There are parts of the world where children lack food and we must do our best to appreciate nature by sharing our food and reducing wastage.
Stop Food Waste Day is an international day of action in the fight against food waste. Statically roughly one-third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted every year. This movement was launched in 2017 by Compass Group PLC, the global leader in the foodservice, and calls on consumers, corporates, and influencers across +30 countries.
Use your voice to raise awareness and inspire change because this is a critical issue and when you waste someone is starving.
Stop Food Waste Day is an international day of action in the fight against food waste. Statically roughly one-third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted every year. This movement was launched in 2017 by Compass Group PLC, the global leader in the foodservice, and calls on consumers, corporates, and influencers across +30 countries.
Use your voice to raise awareness and inspire change because this is a critical issue and when you waste someone is starving.
28 April is Stop Food waste Day.
This is to create awareness of the impact of stress on our health. During this thirty-day period, professional health care workers and experts theme up to create awareness about both the causes, cures, and how stress can be managed.
*Always take care of yourself.
*Eat healthy diets.
*Exercise.
*Drink plenty of water.
*Sleep well.
*Take breaks in between work hours.
*Talk to mentally stable people.
*Avoid coffee drugs and alcohol.
IBS Awareness Month: April 1 - April 30.
The month of Apr is recognized as IBS awareness month that was declared by the IFFGD organization and is listed on the US National Health Observances calendar.
What you need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine, it is very common and strikes anywhere between 10 – 15% of the general population. the precise reason for Irritable intestine syndrome is unknown however there is ongoing research.
Information about IBS
IBS is a condition that has an effect on the digestive system. This disease typically causes abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. It can occur for weeks to months inflicting discomfort.
Educating ourselves and our communities is a critical first step. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new quiz to test your knowledge in honor of this important day of awareness. Please, will you take the quiz before World Malaria Day ends at midnight?
April 1-30th April marks the beginning of Bowel Cancer Awareness month. This awareness is channeled towards raising funds and treating bowel cancer. The Beating Bowel Cancer and Bowel Cancer UK are charity organizations to ensure that there would be no victims of Bowel Cancer by the year 2050.
Be aware that Bowel Cancer is the second biggest killer cancer in the United Kingdom, but it is treatable and curable, especially when diagnosed at an early stage, this is why reporting early symptoms is very important. When bowel cancer of any other cancer type is diagnosed early enough this can save a life.
Today is World Health Day, and we want to take a moment to talk about a serious global health problem that poses an urgent threat to at-risk children and communities: Currently, the world’s richest countries have secured 70% of the COVID-19 vaccine supply, leaving millions without access. To truly end this devastating pandemic, we MUST address the vaccine equity gap.
Continued COVID-19 vaccine inequity poses an urgent threat to vulnerable children and communities. This World Health Day, we are urging world leaders and the global health community to immediately commit to making vaccine equity a priority. Godisable, thank you for learning more about this critical issue today and for supporting the world’s most vulnerable children throughout this challenging time. You’re making lifelong change possible. Save the Children
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On behave of Melody Jacob Blog, we wish you a happy new year. Welcome to 2021. Happy new year to you. God bless you and keep you strong in this stress-free new year.
I am excited about the year 2021. I am so grateful to God for all he has done for me. I am especially thankful for the gift of life and the strength to carry on despite the ups and downs.
Here's my best moment of 2020
I was going about my daily life and my sister sent me a message on WhatsApp saying my Dad was dead, I broke down immediately, my heart broke into pieces, I could hardly believe it and I was in the cold but I was hot. I couldn't stand, I cried and I felt a gap in my heart at that point. Hours later I confirmed that it was a typo error from my sister. I called my Dad and he answered the phone and said he was fine.
What was your best Memory of 2020? Share with us in the comment bar below.
The essence of World AIDS Day is to help raise awareness in the world to the spread fight HIV.
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. You can help spread the news. Share it on social media, educate people, and keep to the rules.
ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY 2020
Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS.
In 2020, the world’s attention has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic on health and how pandemics affect lives and livelihoods. COVID-19 is showing once again how health is interlinked with other critical issues, such as reducing inequality, human rights, gender equality, social protection, and economic growth. With this in mind, this year the theme of World AIDS Day is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”.
COVID-19 has demonstrated that, during a pandemic, no one is safe until everyone is safe. Leaving people behind is not an option if we are to succeed. Eliminating stigma and discrimination, putting people at the center, and grounding our responses in human rights and gender-responsive approaches are key to ending the colliding pandemics of HIV and COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the entrenched inequalities existing in our societies. This health crisis, like many others, is hitting the poorest and the most vulnerable the hardest.
We have seen how the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the challenges faced by people living with HIV, women and girls, and key populations, including in accessing life-saving health care, and how the crisis has widened the social and economic inequalities that increase the vulnerability of marginalized groups to HIV.
However, this crisis has also been a wake-up call, an opportunity to do things differently—better, and together. In many respects, the defeat of AIDS as a public health threat depends on how the world responds to COVID-19.
The leadership and engagement of communities, instrumental in the success of the AIDS response, has also been key in responding to COVID-19. We have seen countless examples of how community activism and solidarity have, once again, been paramount in providing people affected by HIV with information, services, social protection, and hope. However, such solidarity cannot be the sole responsibility of communities. Governments, donors, faith leaders, civil society, and each and every one of us need to contribute to making the world a healthier place.
Global solidarity and shared responsibility require us to view global health responses, including the AIDS response, in a new way. It requires the world to come together to ensure that:
Health is fully financed. Governments must come together and find new ways to ensure that health care is fully funded. No one country can do it alone. Domestic and international funding for health must be increased.
What is St. Andrew's Day?
Saint Andrew's Day, also known as Andermas is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November. Saint Andrew's Day is Scotland's official national day. It has been a national holiday in Romania since 2015.
Who is St. Andrew?
Why do we celebrate St Andrew's Day?
It's St Andrew's Day on the 30 November. He is the patron saint of Scotland. He is also the patron saint of Romania, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Patron saints are chosen to be special protectors or guardians over things.
Is St Andrews Day a holiday?
St Andrew's Day falls on November 30, according to many Christian churches. It is a bank holiday in Scotland.
What do you eat on St Andrews Day?
The main course of haggis should be served with bashed neeps (mashed turnips) and chappit tatties (mashed potatoes).
Which music is played on St. Andrew’s Day?
Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”), coming from the Gaelic word meaning “to party” or “to visit,” is a traditional Scottish country dance that’s all about fun. These events, often held on St. Andrews Day, involve Scottish folk music mixed with modern pop music, dancing, and storytelling. Read more.
Who is St. Andrew?
St. Andrew is a bible figure. The elder brother of Saint Peter was called by Jesus to become a "fisher of men". Andrew began his life as a fisherman in Galilee. For this reason, he is often depicted in paintings with a fishing net.
Why do we celebrate St Andrew's Day?
It's St Andrew's Day on the 30 November. He is the patron saint of Scotland. He is also the patron saint of Romania, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Patron saints are chosen to be special protectors or guardians over things.
St Andrew's Day falls on November 30, according to many Christian churches. It is a bank holiday in Scotland.
The main course of haggis should be served with bashed neeps (mashed turnips) and chappit tatties (mashed potatoes).
Which music is played on St. Andrew’s Day?
Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”), coming from the Gaelic word meaning “to party” or “to visit,” is a traditional Scottish country dance that’s all about fun. These events, often held on St. Andrews Day, involve Scottish folk music mixed with modern pop music, dancing, and storytelling. Read more.
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