May 29 - Medical Maladies

Looks like the end of May is a little slim in the holiday department. I guess we used up all our celebrating on Memorial Day. So, today I compiled a list of the medical problems we are supposed to become more aware of this month. Try not to get too worried.

National Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month

ALS Awareness Month
ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. You may know it better about Lou Gehrig's Disease. Suggested reading: Luckiest Man by Jonathan Eig

Arthritis Awareness Month

Better Hearing & Speech Month

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Best wishes go out to Ted Kennedy and his family.

Healthy Vision Month
The focus of Healthy Vision Month 2008 is to increase the use of protective eye wear in recreational activities and hazardous situations around the home.

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Huntington's Disease is an inherited neurological brain disorder; it leads to severe incapacitation. Right now, there is no cure for HD.

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Mental Health Month

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Neurofibromatosis encompasses a set of distinct genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow along various types of nerves and, in addition, can affect the development of non-nervous tissues such as bones and skin. NF causes tumors to grow anywhere on or in the body.

Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

Physical Fitness and Sports Month

National Smile Month (May 18-June 17)

National Stroke Awareness Month