Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program May 5, 2014 (888) 702-8818 Ready . . . Set . . . Action! Take Steps to Better Health In May During Arthritis Action Month. Nationally, Arthritis Action Month is celebrated each May. Throughout May 2014, Missouri will join other states in …
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Today, April 2, is National Walking Day 2014! This day, established by the American Heart Association, kicks off a "season" of outdoor activity, especially walking. While most of us in Missouri had a rainy start to the day, the rain has cleared off, providing a chance to get out and walk outdoors! The challenge posed …
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For a limited time (until Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:59 pm CST), the Arthritis Foundation is offering the Walk With Ease at-home kit at a discounted price. Act now to receive this 30% off offer from the Arthritis Foundation! Are you not sure that you want to buy the at-home kit, but are …
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Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Million Hearts® and The Heart Truth® are two campaigns that help support American Heart Month here in the United States. Million Hearts® is a national initiative that works to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017, while The Heart Truth® is a 28-day challenge …
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February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, here in the United States. The first Black History Month to be officially recognized by the U.S. government was in 1976, though Black History Month, and before that Black History Week, had been celebrated since 1926. This study and celebration of the history of …
Look in any store in February and you’re sure to find hearts everywhere. While the hearts in the store often symbolize delicious sweets and gifts for those you love, they are also a great reminder for us to be thinking about our hearts! The goal of American Heart Month is to spread awareness about cardiovascular …
It's been a cold few weeks here in Missouri. As most of the state has seen temperatures that barely broke 20 today (with windchills 20 below zero this morning and overnight), it's just downright cold. When it's cold like this, it can be hard to find motivation to do much of anything. When you don't …
With the start of a New Year, a lot of our leaders are getting geared up for spring Steps to Better Health programs. The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program and its seven Regional Arthritis Centers (RACs) host individual and group format courses regularly in areas of self-management (SM) and physical activity (PA). Continue reading below …
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Here we are, mid-January! What that means for many of us is that we've stopped thinking of our New Year's resolutions and have instead resolved to forget that we set a goal in the first place. In fact, according to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 71% of people keep their New …