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...
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...
“Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” – Eddy Merckx Riding a bicycle – one of history’s best inventions – is one of the fondest childhood memories to most of us. Even after we grew up, many of us still love to ride a...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – a virus that attacks the body’s immune system – and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) – a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the HIV – is a ubiquitous health issue. HIV Vaccine Awareness Day...
World Health Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Observed on April 7 each year, this day aims to create awareness about a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for WHO. From the inception of...
