Ok, we’re going to switch things up a little bit. This week (Dec. 1st-7th) is National Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Awareness Week, and besides sharing about ways you can help, we thought we’d get personal and tell Maria Lowe’s story. Maria actually works at PatientsLikeMe as part of our Health Data Integrity and Research Teams,… Continue reading “Listen to your body” – PatientsLikeMe team member Maria shares her story for National Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week
Tag: Awareness
Coming together to recognize World Aids Day
We believe that the best way to live better is by sharing real-world health experiences with each other, and today, PatientsLikeMe and aids.gov are encouraging everyone to share their own stories with HIV and AIDS. The theme of this year’s World Aids Day is “Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results for an AIDS-Free Generation,” and you can participate by reaching… Continue reading Coming together to recognize World Aids Day
Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the most widespread conditions in the world.1 Globally, more than 370 million people are living with diabetes, including over 25 million in the United States alone.2 And throughout November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will raise awareness about everything diabetes, from risk factors and genetics to proper diet and blood sugar testing. The… Continue reading Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month
Raising awareness for epilepsy in many different ways
November is often seen as a month of transition – autumn gives way to winter, the holiday season fires up, and our short sleeves disappear for warm coats and sweaters. And as many of you know, November is also National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many different organizations focus on epilepsy throughout the year, but this November,… Continue reading Raising awareness for epilepsy in many different ways
World Psoriasis Day – Global access to treatment
The international community is coming together today to raise awareness about psoriasis, and this year’s theme for World Psoriasis Day is ‘global access to treatment.’ The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) includes almost 50 member associations around world, including the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) right here in the U.S. They’re helping to spread the… Continue reading World Psoriasis Day – Global access to treatment
National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day
As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, today is both National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day. It’s all part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the mental conditions that affect the lives of millions of people around the world. So what are the stats on depression?[1] Depression affects as many… Continue reading National Depression Screening Day and National Bipolar Awareness Day
Did you know it’s Mental Illness Awareness Week?
The U.S. Congress has recognized the week of October 6th as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), and if you or anyone you know is living with a mental health or neurological condition, it’s time to raise awareness and share your experiences. Serious mental illnesses cover a lot of different conditions (including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar… Continue reading Did you know it’s Mental Illness Awareness Week?
Restless Leg Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day is on Monday
Did you know that PatientsLikeMe is located up in Boston? For us New Englanders, the end of September isn’t just about falling leaves and colder weather; it’s also about Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Day. On September 23rd, medical organizations all across the world will join together to raise awareness for this health condition, which affects… Continue reading Restless Leg Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day is on Monday
It’s Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Day!
Do you know someone with pulmonary fibrosis? Thanks to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, today – Sept 7th – is dedicated to raising awareness about this condition and sharing the stories of patients living with PF. It’s Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Day, and we want to do our part to help raise awareness of this lung condition. Pulmonary… Continue reading It’s Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Day!
Staying aware for UV Safety Month
It’s that time of year. We’re heading out on summer vacations, hitting the beaches and taking in some sun. But as we try to forget about all those work emails for an hour or two, we shouldn’t forget about sun safety. In fact, “skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United… Continue reading Staying aware for UV Safety Month