OrganizedWisdom Health - Health Awareness Events

Adult ADHD is Real Campaign

Amymarlatt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:46:47 GMT

Howie Mandell is the spokesperson for the Adult ADHD is Real campaign. This campaign is to bring awareness that ADHD is real for adults. The campaign also brings attention to the fact that it is never to late to get help for adult ADHD.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/Adult_ADHD_is_Real_Campaign

World COPD Day

KenyottaE — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:39:48 GMT

Sponsored by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), World COPD Day is organized to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/World_COPD_Day

CCFA Take Steps Walk

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:20 GMT

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America sponsors the Take Steps Walk to raise money for research and awareness about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/CCFA_Take_Steps_Walk

November Is Diabetes Awareness Month

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:28:25 GMT

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Awareness Month is designed to bring awareness to the potentially life-threatening complications of diabetes.

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September Is National ADHD Awareness Month

Crdelucas — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:12:07 GMT

National ADHD awareness is celebrated in the month of September to promote information and education for ADHD. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution proclaiming September 18th as National ADHD Awareness Day. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder which causes symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity.

Fast Facts:

National ADHD week is September 14th to 20th.
Approximately three to five percent of children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD.
The three main subtypes of ADHD include predominately inattentive type, predominately hyperactive-impulsive type, and combined type.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/September_Is_National_ADHD_Awareness_Month

Attention Deficit Disorder Month

Amymarlatt — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:55:10 GMT

The month of September is Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Month. This was timed specifically to start with school. Organization and focus are important to people who have ADD/ADHD. During this month in honor of ADD, you can follow a few simple steps. First, talk to your friends about ADHD and explain it to your children. Then reach out to family members and siblings. Most importantly, discuss ADHD with your children's teachers.

Fast Facts:

Approximately 9.5 million school aged people, both adults and children and both boys and girls have ADD or ADHD.
Symptoms of ADD or ADHD persist into adulthood for 60 percent of these people.
If you suspect your child may have ADD or ADHD have them evaluated, you can start here with our quiz based on the DSM-IV criteria. .

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/Attention_Deficit_Disorder_Month

September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Crdelucas — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:57:55 GMT

On August 31, 2009, President Obama proclaimed the month of September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The President encouraged the public to join activities that will promote awareness to help prevent and control ovarian cancer. Approximately 21,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. With early detection, five-year survival rate is more than 93 percent.

Fast Facts:

Ovarian cancer is a "silent" killer and the fifth leading cause of death in women.
Ovarian cancer symptoms include bloating, pelvic and/or abdominal pain, difficulty eating, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.
Teal is the ribbon color which signifies ovarian cancer awareness.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/September_Is_Ovarian_Cancer_Awareness_Month

September Is Cholesterol Awareness Month

KenyottaE — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:15:42 GMT

September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. During the month, Americans are urged to have their cholesterol levels checked. Cholesterol Awareness Month is also a good time to learn more about the importance of maintaining a good cholesterol level, and how you can lower yours if it is high.

Fast Facts:

Approximately 65 million Americans have high cholesterol.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers resources to the general public to educate them on the affects of cholesterol on their health.
The American Heart Association also offers prevention and treatment options for high cholesterol during Cholesterol Awareness Month.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/September_Is_Cholesterol_Awareness_Month

National Headache Awareness Week

KenyottaE — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:57:01 GMT

The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has designated the first week of June as National Headache Awareness Week. Each year, the NHF chooses a different theme for its focus. The week's activities are designed to provide education on headache care and the importance of understanding personal headache patterns.

Fast Facts:

Over 45 million Americans suffer from headaches each year.
The theme for National Headache Awareness Week 2009 was focused on migraine management.
Approximately 18% of American women experience migraines.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/National_Headache_Awareness_Week

Let's Move Together

Amymarlatt — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:34:12 GMT

"Let's Move Together" is a nationwide movement started by the Arthritis Foundation. It was started to encourage people to move and exercise everyday to prevent and treat arthritis. This program was started to not only encourage but support patients with arthritis. Joining the movement for Let's Move Together is a pledge to "move" for 30 minutes a day and participate in the Arthritis Walk. You also pledge to ask others to join you whether they have arthritis or not.

Fast Facts:

You can join the movement by filling out a form online.
This program is for anyone close to you that needs exercise or is an arthritis sufferer.
There are Arthritis Walks all around the country you can participate in.
An estimated 67 million people in the U.S. will have arthritis by the year 2030.

Visit http://organizedwisdom.com/Let's_Move_Together