February 4 is World Cancer Day: Spread Awareness about Prevention and Risk Reduction

World Cancer Day

Every year, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day (WCD). This international awareness day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The 2023 campaign aims to spread awareness about cancer and encourage efforts for prevention and treatment of the disease. A leading cause of deaths globally, cancer claims about 10 million …

Observing World Arthritis Day (WAD) On October 12

World Arthritis Day

Every year, October 12 is observed as “World Arthritis Day (WAD)”. Sponsored by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), the campaign aims to spread awareness about the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Arthritis is a common disorder characterized by inflammation in one of more the joints. Regarded as a leading cause …

Great American Smokeout Day Is On November 18, 2021

Great American Smokeout Day

Smoking is the single largest preventable causes of death and illness. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), The Great American Smokeout is an annual event held every year on the third Thursday in November. This event focuses on encouraging Americans to quit by challenging them to stop smoking for at least 24 hours, assuming …

Celebrate World Heart Day – Adopt A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

World Heart Day

Every year September 29 is celebrated as World Heart Day to create awareness about and fight against cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of death that claims about 18.6 million lives each year. Modern lifestyles have made people unhealthy. They spent a lot of their time in front of the computer, eat …

September 21 Is World Alzheimer’s Day – Take Steps To Prevent Dementia

World Alzheimer’s Day

September 21 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, an observance aimed to create awareness about Alzheimer disease and the stigma that surrounds it. Alzheimer disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the bran to shrink and the brain cells die which leads to loss of memory, though and language. The symptoms of the disease usually appear …

June 12 is Family Health and Fitness Day

Health and Fitness Day

Each year, the second Saturday in June is celebrated as Family Health and Fitness Day. Organized by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this special day aims at promoting family involvement in physical activities and keeping families and communities healthy. It promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. Public parks …