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National Knee Day highlights the importance of the knees and how to prevent injury—sponsored each year by the National Knee Society.

Preventing knee injuries is essential for maintaining long-term mobility and joint health. Here are ten things a person can do to minimize the risk of knee injuries:

Warm Up Properly: Before engaging in physical activities, especially rigorous ones, warm up your muscles with low-impact exercises like walking or stationary cycling.
Strengthen Quadriceps and Hamstrings: These muscles help support the knees. Regular exercises like squats, lunges, and leg curls can help keep these muscles strong and balanced.
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Extra weight increases the stress on your knees. Keeping a healthy weight can reduce the risk of knee injuries and other joint problems.
Wear Supportive Footwear: Proper footwear can help ensure proper foot and leg alignment, which can help prevent knee injuries. Avoid wearing worn-out shoes and choose shoes suitable for the activity you're engaging in.
Use Knee Braces or Supports: If you have a history of knee problems or are participating in activities that put a lot of strain on the knees, consider wearing a knee brace or support to provide additional stability.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Activity Intensity: Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts to give your body time to adjust and reduce the risk of injury.
Practice Proper Technique: Whether during sports or day-to-day activities, ensure you use the correct form. Consult a coach or trainer if you need clarification.
Stay Flexible: Regular stretching can help maintain range of motion and reduce the risk of injuries. Focus on stretches that target the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles.
Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration helps maintain the elasticity of ligaments and tendons, reducing the risk of tears or injuries.
Listen to Your Body: If you feel pain (especially sharp, sudden pain) or discomfort in your knee, it's essential to stop the activity and rest. Pushing through pain can lead to more severe injuries.

Remember, while these tips can help reduce the risk, it's impossible to eliminate the risk of injury. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your knees or any potential injuries.

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Oct

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, Intl.: October 22-28

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Lead poisoning continues to be a severe problem, especially in older buildings where paint peels and children often eat it. It can also be present in the dust and inhaled, in soil, water and air. Working with batteries is the most common way adults are exposed. Lead poisoning leads to mental and physical development problems, especially in children under six, it can be fatal. International Lead Poisoning Week of Action is a global call to remove the sources of lead poisoning and educate the public about its dangers and prevention.

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Oct

Maha Ashtami (H): October 22

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Maha Ashtami is a sacred day of Hindus on the second day of Durga Puja, celebrated over ten days. Each day represents a different form of the goddess Durga, the goddess of power (Shakti). Idols of goddess Durga are created, and devotees worship them.

PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Maha Saptami (H): October 22

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Maha Saptami is the seventh day of the grand Durga Puja celebration and commences with the eyes of the goddess Durga opening on this day. Mahalaya is performed as part of the final countdown of Durga puja starting from Maha Saptami. Devotees offer flowers and prayers and keep fast on Maha Saptami's day. In the evening, a grand arti is performed to goddess Durga in Pandals and at home.

PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Oct

Make a Dog's Day: October 22

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Subaru of America, Inc. continues its commitment to supporting the well-being of pets nationwide with the return of its Subaru Loves Pets initiative in October. The month, dedicated to helping pets in need, will culminate in the recovery of National Make a Dog's Day on October 22, a national effort to champion dogs everywhere and, in particular, those in shelters.

Dogs hold a special place in our hearts here at Subaru. Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc., stated, "We are proud to kickstart this initiative for the second year and help shelter pets find loving homes. Please consider adopting an underdog today, and for those who already have furry friends at home, remember to do something extra special to make their day on October 22."

This event was first held in 2019.

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Oct

Massage Therapy Week, Ntl.: October 22-28

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National Massage Therapy Week is sponsored annually by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). This week allows AMTA members to promote their profession and practices while focusing on the health benefits of massage therapy.

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Oct

Mother-in-law Day, Ntl.: October 22

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National Mother-in-Law Day is a tradition with no specific origin, occurring on the 4th Sunday of October. A mother-in-law is the mother of your spouse.

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Oct

Museum Workers Day, Intl: October 22

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International Museum Workers Day, created in 2015, seeks to educate the public about various professions in the museum and heritage fields. Museum careers include artists, scholars, art historians, scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, curators, filmmakers, performance artists, designers & many others whose expertise, years of experience, and dedication help create, discover, preserve, and disseminate our tangible and non-tangible cultural heritage. The project was initiated by American museologist and filmmaker Homa Taj of Museum Views under the name Hug A Museum Worker Day.

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Oct

Nut Day, Ntl. (US/UK): October 22

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National Nut Day, observed in the United Kingdom and the United States, promotes the benefits and needs of Free Trade in producing, packaging, and selling nuts and nut products worldwide. The company, Liberation Foods, is farmer-owned by growers worldwide. Fair Trade means that nut producers get paid at least the Fair Trade minimum for their nuts and receive a Fair Trade premium for every kilogram they sell. The Fair Trade minimum ensures that farmers can earn a decent living from growing their nuts. If the market price is above the Fair Trade minimum, farmers receive at least the market price.

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Oct

Pastoral Care Week: October 22-28

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Organizations and institutions worldwide will recognize the spiritual needs of those we serve and the spiritual care given through professional chaplaincy and pastoral counseling within our communities.

Regardless of spiritual, religious, or cultural background, Pastoral Care Week celebrates those who provide spiritual support to others. It is supported by the Coalition On Ministry In Specialized Settings Network: The Network on Ministries in Specialized Settings, whose members provide care in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, businesses, industries, long-term care facilities, pastoral counseling centers, hospices, military settings, nursing homes, corporations, congregations of sisters, priests and brothers, schools and universities throughout the world.

Many institutions will celebrate Pastoral Care Week by honoring the work and gifts of pastoral/spiritual caregivers locally and internationally, as well as the spiritual needs of those who serve. Among the celebrations are hand-blessing ceremonies for health workers, open houses, poetry jams by clients, lecture series, and luncheons.

Pastoral/Spiritual Care week provides a unique opportunity to both have a conversation to address suffering related to loss and trauma and to seek opportunities for strengthening spiritual resilience amid them.

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Oct

Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation, Ntl. Day of Protest to Stop (1996): October 22

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National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation has been organized annually since 1996. It aims to create a united voice between the public and police departments nationwide to find alternatives and end the epidemic of police brutality.

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Oct

Priests Day, Worldwide: October 22

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The first World Priest Day began on the third Sunday in September 2000. The event grew from an idea in September of 1998, when the Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) community in the Diocese of Knoxville, TN, decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the diocese by honoring all priests. The bishop & priests were so appreciative that the leaders of the local ME community shared the idea with the leaders of other communities in the Southeastern US, with several communities adopting the concept in 1999.

In 2003, WWME reached out to the church and invited other lay groups to join in the celebration of affirming the men who faithfully serve as our beloved priests. In June of 2006, WWME changed the day of World Priest Day to the 4th Sunday in October to coincide with the Serra Club's celebration of Priesthood Sunday, effective in 2007.

World Priest Day is now celebrated concurrently with Serra Club's Priesthood Sunday. Learn more about Priesthood Sunday at serraus.org and find a Serra Club near you.

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Oct

Respiratory Care Week, Ntl.: October 22-28

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National Respiratory Care Week is the last week of October in the United States. Organized and promoted by the American Association for Respiratory Care and respiratory professionals nationwide, this annual event recognizes the respiratory care profession. It promotes awareness of lung health, issues and problems.

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Oct

Saffron Day, (AU)(2008): October 22

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From the Sponsor:

"Saffron Day is a day to honor the life of little Deyaan Udani, a bright seven-year-old boy with an infectious smile, who tragically passed away in 2016. Deyaan and his older sister Naisha had learned about organ donation at school and had told their parents they wanted to be organ donors to help save others. Deyaan's parents' decision to donate his organs meant he saved four lives. Deyaan's family came up with the idea of Saffron Day because orange was Deyaan's favorite color and because Saffron symbolizes courage, strength, and sacrifice, qualities seen in little Deyaan."

Please do it for Deyaan by wearing orange this Saffron Day! #doitfordeyaan

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