Month: April 2019

Introduction Yes, April is STD Awareness Month, but you need knowledge that will keep you protected year round. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the frequency of sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STDs/STIs) have  surged across the U.S. Since 2013, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have all sharply increased. In fact, there were more … Continue reading April is STD Awareness Month →

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Introduction April is National Minority Health Month. In this Straight, No Chaser post, we discuss what you can do to get active and stay healthy. Thank you to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) for providing this valuable information. “Without health and long life, all else fails.” … Continue reading National Minority Health Month – Get Active! →

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Introduction April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (and Neglect Prevention Month). Therefore, Straight, No Chaser, with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is offering up information and resources. Let’s increase you knowledge and offer better protection for the children you love. Children and families thrive when they have access to safe, stable, … Continue reading Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness →

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Introduction Have you ever considered CBD oil for sleep? To discuss the topic, we invite to the Straight, No Chaser contributor panel researcher Samantha Kent. When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, most people who struggle with it will try nearly anything. If you struggle with sleep, you know that. A product that … Continue reading How CBD Oil Might Help You Sleep →

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Introduction It’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. For as much as we don’t like having the conversation, we need to have the conversation. This Straight, No Chaser post offers you information that provides knowledge and empowers you to protect yourself and get care should this tragic occur. The Scope of Sexual Assault According to … Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Guide →

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Introduction It’s National Autism Awareness Month. We want you to have accurate information about the spectrum of disorders. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children in America. In June 2014, researchers estimated the lifetime cost of caring for an individual with autism is as great as $2.4 million. If you have family members on the autism … Continue reading Promoting Autism Awareness →

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