March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can find precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or...
January is National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month

Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. The average red blood cell...
November is American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month

Right now, things are difficult for people living with diabetes—and for those who love them. Between the constant bad news and the bleak forecast, it’s easy to feel powerless, afraid and small. Enough is enough. It’s time to embrace a message of hope and...
October is Healthy Lung Month

October is Healthy Lung Month

How Does Exercise Strengthen the Lungs? When you are physically active, your heart and lungs work harder to supply the additional oxygen your muscles demand. Just like regular exercise makes your muscles stronger, it also makes your lungs and heart stronger. As your...