Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October. Lupus is a complex and poorly understood condition that affects many parts of the body and causes symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening. Some common symptoms of lupus include: fatigue skin rash joint pain and swelling Lupus is an incurable immune system condition that is assumed to be genetic and mainly affects females. The condition shares a lot of symptoms in common with other conditions; with lupus signs … [Read more...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), June 15
What is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can happen to … [Read more...]
Tips for Women’s Winter Health
Yes, it might be the season for parties, making merry and cozy nights snuggled up in front of the fire, but winter also means you are more prone to colds, tiredness and craving bowls of carb-laden pasta or bakes. As the cold days and long nights roll in, the winter can have major physical and psychological effects on your body. So rather than fighting against the winter season, how about learning to embrace these effects and seasonal stresses, and use them to your advantage, so that you can have … [Read more...]
Phionah Musumba – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, one that is taking every resource available to her for the further empowerment of girls with education and women with skills for enterprise development. This woman is so devoted to her cause that she left Kenya alone, leaving three children of her own behind to seek assistance in developing an education centre for the children of her community. Her dream is to buy a 50 acre piece of land on … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Bridge the Gender Divide in a Male-Dominated Society
From a young age, gender role stereotypes are ingrained into children and their perceptions of the world, from the clothes they wear to the toys they are given to play with. Even as they get older, children are still being dictated to regarding where their interests should lie, and the industries they should aim to get involved in, both from a professional standpoint, and a recreational one. It is considered the norm for women to wear skirts, like bright pastel colors, and want to be nurses … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cooking the Turkey
FOOD SAFETY is Key December is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the Butterball Hotline. During the week of Christmas, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t overcook your turkey, and you can ensure it has been … [Read more...]
How To Become The Best Version Of Yourself
In life, it is important to have goals and aspirations. Instead of settling for less, you should always be striving for more. If you are wondering what goals you should focus on, why not start with becoming the best version of yourself? This covers all areas of your life and will help you to make improvements across the board. Don’t worry, transforming your lifestyle doesn’t have to be as hard as it sounds. Below are five steps that will guide you through the process. Identify areas for … [Read more...]
How To Make Meal Prep Easier
Whether you are a busy parent that has children to feed, or you are so tied up with work and other commitments that you don’t have time to eat properly, you may find cooking nearly impossible. Trying to eat healthily sometimes doesn’t work well when you have little time to prepare anything. It can mean that you rely on foods that might not be as healthy as you wish them to be. However, there are some tips to help you plan and prepare your meals in advance. Planning The first thing you need to … [Read more...]
How To Get Beach Body Ready
Do you dream of having a beach body in time for summer? Perhaps you always try to get more toned and slim ready for your next vacation? Or perhaps you are looking to work towards a long-term fitness goal so that you can enjoy yourself and feel less self-conscious when you next hit the beach? If you are looking to get beach body ready, then you need to make sure that you shake up both your diet and exercise routine and get ready to work your ass off to get results. If you are dead serious about … [Read more...]