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05/29/2026

Need a workout that's engaging but won't leave you feeling tired and sweaty? Try Tai-Chi.

Tai chi is a gentle, adaptable practice that features flowing movements combined with breathing and cognitive focus. It may be especially helpful for people who are recovering from a heart attack o...

05/28/2026

May is ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month. ALS was identified in 1869 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot and became more widely known when it ended the career of one of baseball’s most beloved players, Lou Gehrig.

Let's Make ALS History | ALS Awareness Month

05/27/2026

May 27th is National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Yoga may offer some protection.

A 2022 study found that yoga may offer some protection against frailty. Participants who practiced yoga improved two markers of frailty—walking speed and the ability to get up from a chai...

05/26/2026

Harvard study says plant-based diet is tied to lower risk of dementia

A 2026 study suggested that people who eat healthier plant-based diets, which prioritize whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, have a lower risk of developing dementia than people who eat ...

05/25/2026

Today is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We salute those who served and gave their all, and we stand with all those affected by tragedy.

Memorial Day, established in 1868 as Decoration Day, honors those who died in military service to our country.

05/22/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month which highlights the dangers of UV exposure and the importance of routine skin checks.

On Melanoma Monday, the AAD encourages all Americans to examine their skin for signs of skin cancer.

05/21/2026

May is Women's Health Month - raising awareness on the unique health needs of girls and women. This observance empowers women and girls to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through preventive care, screenings, and healthy lifestyle habits

From the FDA Office of Women's Health

05/21/2026

May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac disease is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.

May is Celiac Awareness Month! With your help, we're tackling the stigma and misinformation that surrounds celiac disease and the ...

05/15/2026

The 2026 International Day of Families is observed on Friday, May 15, 2026. The United Nations has announced the theme as “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing,” focusing on the impact of economic disparities, climate, and technology on families while highlighting the need for social protection, childcare, and education

International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.

05/14/2026

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