April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It aims to remind drivers of the dangers of distracted driving and how to be attentive when behind the wheel. Read on to learn what you can do to be a safer driver.

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans aged 50 and older canceled health appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, according to a recent study from Michigan Medicine’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Canceled appointments included those for both medical and dental reasons, such as blood tests or teeth cleanings.

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel.

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people.

Fall hazards are some of the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths in the workplace. Fall-related incidents can happen during everyday tasks, such as walking or climbing stairs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 19.2 million American adults over the age of 18 were diagnosed with hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, in the last 12 months. Hay fever can cause cold-like symptoms like congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus pressure.

Observed every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness about alcohol use and break the stigma by discussing how alcohol-use disorders affect individuals, families and communities. This year is especially critical as COVID-19 restrictions and stress can increase your susceptibility to substance misuse, addiction and relapse.