A Marvel of May Awareness Months
By Kat Willson ‘25 and Ross Willson ‘25, Contributers; Edited by Rebecca Liu ‘25, Head Editor-in-Chief
Arthritis Awareness Month:
Arthritis is inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. Arthritis describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints and tissues around the joints. About 1 in 4 adults in the US and 1 in 5 adults in Canada have been diagnosed with a form of arthritis. This painful and often debilitating disease currently has no cure.
Better Sleep Month:
Many people, including many Ridley students, do not get as much sleep as they should per night. May is Better Sleep Month, which was created to encourage people to reflect on their sleep habits and hit the reset button to create more healthy sleep habits. With how busy Ridley usually is, but especially during exam season, it is even more important than ever to understand how sleep ties into our performance. The Tiger Times interviewed Dr. Greg Wells, a professional scientist and performance physiologist for tips to sleep better and to optimize our sleep in celebration of Better Sleep Month and with exams coming up.
Check out the full transcript of the interview here!
Women's Healthcare Month:
Around 15% of women over the age of 18 are in poor health. Women’s Healthcare Month is a reminder to take care of your overall health and to educate women on the most common risks to their health, their symptoms, warning signs, and when they should seek medical attention.
Mental Health Awareness Month:
1 in 8 people around the world suffer from mental illness; 8 in 8 people have mental health. Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month begins globally, aimed at spreading awareness of mental health and working to remove the stigma faced by those with mental illness. Often, the people struggling the most are the ones who never lay a frown.
National Walking Month:
National Walking Month was created to encourage people to get outside and exercise by walking! Throughout the month of May, people are encouraged to participate by doing walking challenges, organizing group walks, and sharing their walks on social media. Walking is a great form of exercise and is free to do, you just need to find a place to walk and start!
