A "Pro-Cures" FDA
One week into the Obama Administration and the choice of a new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration may be only days away. This is a critical moment for anyone who will face a life-threatening or life-shortening disease or disability. Aging Baby Boomers take note: in time, if not right now, the FDA choice will affect you directly and personally.
Wear Red for Heart Disease Awareness
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
During the past couple years, you may have noticed red dress pins being worn by women across the country. Maybe you also noticed the red dresses printed on some food labels in your local grocery store. This red dress has become the national symbol for heart disease awareness in women. On February 6, National Wear Red Day, wear red and encourage those around you to talk about heart disease—the number one cause of death for women in the U.S.
Eyeing a Healthy 2009
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month--perfect timing to add an eye exam to your list of New Year’s resolutions.
