FightColorectalCancer.org · Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Symptoms · Screening · At-Home Testing: Immunochemical (FIT) · Guaiac (FOBT) · Helpline: (877) 422-2030 · Donate Sources: Colorectal Cancer Alliance; FightColorectalCancer.org The following factors are linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer: Inactivity (little physical activity and exercise) Overweight and obese Little fruit, vegetable, and fiber consumption […]
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: North NJ Chapter · South NJ Chapter Symptoms · Covid-19 Risk and Vaccine Info · New Jersey MS Fundraising Walks · Donate Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves a process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS) — the brain, spinal cord […]
Trisomy Awareness Month · Trisomy 18: Edwards Syndrome · E.WE Foundation · Trisomy.org Source: WiseGeek.com For many years, families were in the dark about Trisomy 18 and what it meant for their child when learning of the diagnosis for the first time in pregnancy or shortly after birth, but we’ve worked tirelessly to answer their […]
Sleep Health and Hygiene Awareness: Project #SleepIn2021: March 12-14 · Sleep Disorders · Donate · Sleep Hygiene Tips · New Jersey Sleep Specialists Sources: Project Sleep; NarcolepsyNotAlone; SleepFoundation.org Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals about the importance of sleep, and bridging the gap between sleep […]
Rare Disease Awareness: #RareDiseaseDay.org Feb. 28 · National Organization For Rare Disorders: #ShowYourStripes · Disease Database · Donate In the U.S., a disease that affects fewer than 200,000 people is classified as a rare disease. There are roughly 7,000 such diseases, and more than 90% of them do not have Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved […]
Eating Disorder Awareness: National Eating Disorders Assn. · Bulimia.com · Center For Change · Psych2Go.net · Phone Helplines Source: Bulima.com The term eating disorder refers to a group of behavioral health problems that involve a combination of specific mental health and physical symptoms. These conditions and their associated symptoms can severely impact your life and […]