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Read the latest health news here, from announcements for upcoming events, tips for healthier lifestyles and recaps of our success stories.
Read the latest health news here, from announcements for upcoming events, tips for healthier lifestyles and recaps of our success stories.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Health, Mental HealthJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Alzheimer’s disease, named for Dr. Alois Alzheimer who first described the disease in 1906, is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the average Alzheimer’s patient lives four to eight years after diagnosis.
Recognizing Signs Of A Stroke
Health, PersonalStroke Awareness Month is about to come to a close, but that is no reason to forget the lessons it teaches us. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, almost 800,000 people in America have a stroke each year.
The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest MO Receive Worksite Wellness Grant
Health, WellnessThe Boys and Girls Club of Southwest MO was awarded a $4,000 stipend from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for improving employee health through worksite wellness programs.