May is Lupus Awareness Month! It's an opportunity for the lupus community to join together across the country to raise funds and awareness of the physical, emotional, and economic impact of lupus. Lupus Awareness Month is observed in May and aims to increase understanding amongst the general public.
Autoimmunity” means your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy tissues (“auto” means “self”). As a result, it creates autoantibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body. Info.
What is Lupus
Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
Autoimmunity” means your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy tissues (“auto” means “self”). As a result, it creates autoantibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body. Info.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems during and after pregnancy.
World Maternal Mental Health Day: May 5.
#maternalMHmatters
How you can get involved
The theme this year highlights the need to invest in maternal mental health, while we emphasize that investment is not limited to financial donation but can include investing your time, your expertise, or simply a reminder to invest in yourself.
#maternalMHmatters
How you can get involved
The theme this year highlights the need to invest in maternal mental health, while we emphasize that investment is not limited to financial donation but can include investing your time, your expertise, or simply a reminder to invest in yourself.
Become an Advocate for maternal mental health by posting about ways in which you or your organization invests in #MMH – spread the word by adding the #LetsInvest hashtag and tagging @WMMHday.
Become a Global Partner for maternal mental health by using the sign-up form on our global partner page. Around 200 partners from across the globe are already part of this campaign. Anyone can join!
Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. A disease affecting the lungs and causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. On World Asthma Day (May 5, 2020) and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma.
Signs of Asthma
Wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness becoming severe and constant.
Being too breathless to eat, speak or sleep.
Breathing faster.
A fast heartbeat.
Drowsiness, confusion, exhaustion, or dizziness.
Blue lips or fingers.
Fainting.
Wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness becoming severe and constant.
Being too breathless to eat, speak or sleep.
Breathing faster.
A fast heartbeat.
Drowsiness, confusion, exhaustion, or dizziness.
Blue lips or fingers.
Fainting.
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 team up to create awareness about the causes and cures and how stress can be managed.
How to cope with stress.
*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.
Always seek professional help if need be to help you learn how to cope with stress and find healthy ways to deal with these situations.
Articles to help you cope with stress.
1.DAILY YOGA EXERCISES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CONTROL WEIGHT GAIN AT HOME.
How to cope with stress.
*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.
Always seek professional help if need be to help you learn how to cope with stress and find healthy ways to deal with these situations.
Articles to help you cope with stress.
1.DAILY YOGA EXERCISES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CONTROL WEIGHT GAIN AT HOME.
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.
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