When it comes to stroke, every second count! Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke remains untreated. This is very harmful with a high impact on the human body which is why May has been set to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experiences.
#StrokeMonth
What you need to know
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
80% of all strokes are preventable.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
On average, one person dies from a stroke every 4 minutes.
More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.
Know the Signs of Stroke
F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T.
1. Face drooping.
2. Arm weakness.
3. Speech difficulty.
4. Time to call 911 if someone is having a stroke.
What you need to know
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
80% of all strokes are preventable.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability.
On average, one person dies from a stroke every 4 minutes.
More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the U.S.
Stroke kills almost 130,000 of the 800,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular disease each year—that’s 1 out of every 19 deaths from all causes.
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day but also referred to as May Day in most countries is a celebration of laborers and workers in our society. 1 May was chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. In that year beginning on 1 May, there was a general strike for the eight-hour workday. It became a yearly commemoration, inspiring American workers to have their first stoppage. Mayday is a public holiday, so don't forget to relax, have fun and unwind.
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Oatmeal Cookie Day is a fitting tribute to the taste and versatility of oats and a tasty reason to celebrate! It is one of the healthiest cookies. How do you like your oatmeal, crispy or chewy, glazed or fruity, add a glass of milk or fresh juice to taste.
Oatmeal Cookie Day, April 30th. First cultivated thousands of years ago and eaten as a type of porridge, oats are a cereal grain that grows in temperate regions. In fact, oats are the oldest cereal grain that has been cultivated by humans. Filled with fiber and essential nutrients, oats are especially useful to people who have allergies to other grains, such as wheat or corn. (Read more)
Today is national honesty day. Every 30TH of April which is the last day of the month April we celebrate trustworthiness, openness, truthfulness, and frankness. This day was established in other to motivate people to not forget the importance of honesty.
National Honesty Day was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg while he was doing research for his book: “The Book of Lies: Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives.” in 1991. While some critics say that he coined this holiday to sell more books, Mr. Goldberg has stated that he created the holiday to serve as a contrast to April Fool’s Day.
National Honesty Day was created by M. Hirsh Goldberg while he was doing research for his book: “The Book of Lies: Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives.” in 1991. While some critics say that he coined this holiday to sell more books, Mr. Goldberg has stated that he created the holiday to serve as a contrast to April Fool’s Day.
How to participate
Urge everyone around you to tell the truth by always telling the truth.
Jazz Appreciation Month is from April 1 - April 30.
It was initially funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, whose archives are currently housed at the Smithsonian. The aim of (JAM) event is to recognize the historic and cultural significance jazz music has impacted.
Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is a music festival held every April in the United States, in honor of jazz as an early American art form. It was created in 2001 by John Edward Hasse, a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in recognition of the contribution jazz is made in our society. Jazz as a music genre has an influence on our mental health. International Jazz Day April 30 in honor of Jazz music.
It was initially funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, whose archives are currently housed at the Smithsonian. The aim of (JAM) event is to recognize the historic and cultural significance jazz music has impacted.
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings group received permission from the estate of Louis Armstrong (the well-known jazz trumpet player) to release his recordings on a new album titled Satchmo IN 2012. The release was made at the National Press Club as part of the 2012 annual Jazz Appreciation Month events.
Ingredients for a 25x10cm| 10x4" loaf
190g | 1 1/2 cups white spelt or all-purpose flour
20g | 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
80g | 1/2 cup muscovado sugar or coconut sugar
80g | 1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
65g | 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted, room temp
80ml | 1/3 cup espresso, warm
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
240ml | 1 cup water
In the month of April, the Parkinson’s Foundation takes part alongside the global Parkinson’s community to support Parkinson’s Awareness Month by raising awareness about Parkinson’s and different foundations can help make people living with Parkinson's live better.
Information by Parkinson's foundation.
About Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
Get Involved!
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. (Wikipedia info).
Today is international dance day so enjoy the music.
Sharing some of my favorite 2021 spring/summer by Rasario. Elegant dresses for special occasions available for purchase on therasario.com. Shop the new season collection and best sellers.
April is International Cesarean Awareness Month is organized by ICAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network. ICAN is a non-profit organisation.
ICAN is a non-profit organization with a mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
The mission
Facilitating confidence in their ability to navigate informed consent and refusal/declination conversations with care providers.
Encouraging adding a birth doula on their team, to offer support, information, and assistance with coping and comfort measures. (Awareness days info).
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