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National Teen Self-Esteem Month is devoted to tackling self-esteem issues common to teens. The awareness month works to counter the negative effects society and the entertainment industry has on today's youth by: 1) Providing tools to build self-esteem; 2) Connecting teens to resources; 3) Increasing a teen's ability to make positive entertainment choices.

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Thyroid Awareness Month (AU): May

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Thyroid Awareness Month is supported yearly by the Australian Thyroid Foundation (ATF) to focus on thyroid health. According to the Australian Thyroid Foundation: "The Thyroid Gland is a small bow-shaped gland, located in the front of the neck, below the voice box or larynx (Adam's Apple) on either side of the trachea (windpipe). The thyroid gland produces hormones that give energy to the body's functions and controls the body's metabolism. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, the consequences cause the body to slow down. When the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, the body speeds, and neither of these reactions is desirable. According to Beverley Garside- ATF CEO, thyroid health is vital to how people function and their body functions. Thyroid Diseases can affect Australians from the very young to the elderly, with women affected more than men. When the thyroid gland is out of balance or diseased, everything from mental health to fertility, weight gain or weight loss, and many other symptoms can be included.

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May

Time for a Cuppa (UK): May 1-8

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Time for a Cuppa is a fundraising campaign organized by the charity Dementia UK to support families affected by dementia. The campaign encourages people to host a tea party or coffee morning with friends, family, or colleagues and raise funds to support the charity's work. Participants can register for the campaign through the Dementia UK website and receive a free fundraising pack that includes tips, ideas, and resources to help them organize their event. The fundraising pack also includes materials such as posters, invitations, and recipe ideas to make the event more fun and engaging. Funds raised through Time for a Cuppa go towards supporting the work of Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse service, which provides specialist dementia support for families across the UK. Admiral Nurses are highly skilled dementia specialists who provide practical and emotional support to families affected by dementia, helping them to cope with the challenges of the disease. The campaign has been running for over a decade and has raised millions of pounds for Dementia UK's work. It is a popular and enjoyable way for people to come together, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and raise funds to support a worthy cause.

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May

Tooth, Save Your Tooth Month: May

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Whenever possible, you should always consider treatments to save your teeth. You may think, why not have a tooth pulled, especially if no one can see it? But you will know your tooth is missing and will negatively impact your quality of life and self-confidence. Save your tooth month highlights options instead of having a tooth or your teeth pulled. Endodontic treatments work to save your teeth. If you're facing a root canal, extraction, or broken tooth, consider all your options first. Natural teeth, your teeth, are always the best. This event first ran in 2019 and replaced Root Canal Awareness Week.

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May

Toxic Encephalopathy & Chemical Injury Awareness Month, Ntl.: May

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National Toxic Encephalopathy & Chemical Injury Awareness Month is promoted by the National Toxic Encephalopathy Foundation to raise awareness of the dangers of exposure to natural and manmade toxic substances (neurotoxins). Toxins can include air freshness, perfumes, smoke, dust, cleaning products, and even wifi and electromagnetic currents. This month is about raising awareness so people can live and work in the healthiest environments.

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May

Trade Month, World: May

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National World Trade Week is the whole third week of May in the United States. First proclaimed by President Roosevelt in 1935 to promote international trade with the United States. During this week, all businesses and merchants are encouraged to participate in events, trade shows, educational programs, etc., to celebrate the benefits that the US can have from the global economy.

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May

Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month: May

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Ultraviolet (U.V.) Awareness Month: May

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Urgent Care Awareness Month, Ntl.: May

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National Urgent Care Awareness Month in May celebrates urgent care clinicians and professionals' exceptional contributions and brings awareness to our vital industry.

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May

Vinegar Month: May

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Vinegar Month celebrates the versatile tangy liquid derived from fermented fruits, vegetables, and starches that have been around for over 10,000 years. Vinegar is often used to control blood sugar levels and ease the symptoms of diabetes, as well as assist with weight loss. It is believed to help reduce cholesterol and mitigate several factors linked to a risk of heart disease. It is a natural food preservative. Vinegar is also used in cleaning both the home and wounds. Its acidity naturally kills pathogens, effectively obliterates bacteria, treats nail fungus, warts, and ear infections, and kills lice. The most common types of vinegar are balsamic, cider, malt red wine, rice, white wine, wine, and seasoned.

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May

Vision Health Month (CA): May

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Vision Health Month is Canada's annual awareness campaign that educates Canadians about their vision health and helps eliminate avoidable sight loss nationwide. The most important thing Canadians can do to save sight is to get an annual optometry examination. A staggering one in seven Canadians will be diagnosed with an eye disease in their lifetime, and a comprehensive exam is the best way to prevent damage that cannot be reversed. "The earlier an eye disease is detected, the greater the chance of preventing or minimizing associated vision loss through treatment," says Dr. Lil Linton, president of the Canadian Association of Optometrists and a spokesperson for Doctors of Optometry Canada. "That's why it's so critical to get your eyes examined regularly. By the time you notice a problem, it could be too late to save your sight." The CNIB recommends the following schedule for eye exams: Infants should have their first eye exam between six and nine months of age. Children should undergo at least one eye examination between the ages of two and five and then yearly once they enter school. Adults between 19 and 64 should have an eye exam every two years. Seniors should have an eye exam annually.

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May

Vision, Healthy Vision Month: May

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