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Health Observances
by Kelley Sullivan
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Take the opportunity during National
Baby Safety Month,to evaluate your safety plan for
those small loved ones in your life. From car seats to chords
that may be in he reach of little hands, being aware of potential
dangers in your home and making an effort to prevent accidents
makes the world a safer place for babies and toddlers. For
more information, call the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association at (856) 638-0420 or visit www.jpma.org.
The main objective of Healthy Aging
Month is to make the public aware of the positive
effects of aging. The Administration on Aging reminds us that
regular exercise is paramount for seniors because their risk
of general illness is greater. Also, taking a step towards
better fitness can warrant lasting results. For more information,
call (610) 793-0979 or visit www.healthyaging.net.
Be sure to get your recommended fruits and
veggies National Five A Day Month. In addition
to providing essential vitamins and nutrients, consuming fruits
and vegetables each and every day may reduce the risk of cancer
and other diseases. And feel free to mix it up! Fruits and
vegetables come in all varieties: fresh, frozen or dried.
For more information or tips on how to make sure you get five
a day, call (800) 4-CANCER (422-6237) or visit www.5aday.org.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(H.H.S.) urges you to look at the health of those closest
to you on Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day,
September 21. According to H.H.S. people need motivation to
seek routine preventive medical care. For more information,
call (703) 836-6110 or visit www.partnersforimmunization.org.
The purpose of Women’s Health
and Fitness Day, September 29, is to encourage women
to incorporate regular physical activity into their everyday
lives and to make smart health decisions in general. Across
the country some 40,000 to 50,000 women will participate in
a fitness event to honor this special day. To find out how
you can be a part of this wonderful celebration of fitness
and fun, call (800) 828-8225 or visit www.fitnessday.com/women.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and
treat yourself to a fun and relaxing day-off, this Labor
Day, September 6. As summer winds down, make sure
to spend this popular national holiday enjoying the lake,
the trails or a day-long picnic with family and friends.
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