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During the month of January, celebrate International Quality of Life month by focusing on ways you can improve your life and the lives of those around you. The World Health Organization (WHO) views “quality of life” in context of one’s culture, their standard of living and the value system of a nation1. It is ultimately up to each person to decide what things in life that are important to them, such as good physical or emotional health, financial stability, or stable and fulfilling relationships. Here are some ideas that can […]

International Mind-Body Wellness Day on January 3 celebrates how good emotional well-being leads to good physical well-being, as well as the many factors that contribute to that harmony including spirituality, social interactions, healthy diets, physical activity and much more. Even our home décor has an effect. Discover your own mind-body wellness balance with these activities: Practice mindfulness through a personalized experience through Koa Health Foundations. Koa can also help you create healthy habits and identify and change negative behaviors. Drink water. Dehydration not only causes physical health issues like kidney

Celebrated on December 10, Human Rights Day was founded to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1945. This declaration lays out the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all of us are entitled, regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, language or any other status. The 2023 theme for Human Rights Day is “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All.” While the world has continued to expand the system of human rights protection since the inception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, new and

An estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability — this represents 16% of the world’s population1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to celebrate people living with a disability every year on December 3. IDPWD was founded to bring awareness to the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and equal opportunities for people with disabilities, and to also celebrate the achievements and contributions to society. Here are some ideas you can do to support the disabled community in honor of IDPWD: Educate

Join us in celebrating the value men bring to the world and help raise awareness of men’s well-being for International Men’s Day (IMD) on November 19. This year’s theme, “Zero Male Suicide”, is based on the third pillar. Worldwide, suicide rates among men are much higher than women. Thanks to efforts like IMD, greater awareness has been placed on this issue, and help for people at risk and improvements in mental health treatment have led to substantial declines in suicide rates over the last several years.1 For IMD this year,

Being kind to others is scientifically beneficial to your well-being — more so than helping to boost your own mood. Engaging in acts of kindness can decrease pain, stress, anxiety, depression and even your blood pressure. It can also help you age slower!1 In honor of World Kindness Day on 13 November, spread kindness to others. Even small gestures of kindness can have a huge impact. Here are some ideas to help you spread the love: Compliment your coworker for a job well done, or just because, by sending them

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting people around the world. This year’s theme is “mental health is a human right.” People with mental health conditions tend to experience higher rates of poor physical health and reduced life expectancy. In addition, the stigma of mental health issues is a significant determinate in quality of care and access to the full range of services required to treat many mental health disorders. Honor World Mental Health Day by educating yourself and spreading

World Menopause Day, held every October 18 since 1984, encourages conversation and research on the possible health issues associated with menopause.1 Menopause is the natural decline of a woman’s reproductive hormones, typically beginning between the ages of 45 and 55. While most have heard of the uncomfortable symptoms accompanying menopause, such as hot flashes and mood swings, many may not be aware of the higher risk of developing conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis. This year’s theme brings a focus to one such medical issue: “cardiovascular disease”. Help honor World

Good mental health is an important part of our well-being. Many of us know someone who has been affected by mental health issues in some form, whether it’s a neighbor, colleague, loved one or ourselves. No matter the circumstance, knowing there is someone out there to listen and lean on in those times is important. Reaching out to someone who is struggling can provide hope and even save a life. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. An estimated 700,000+ people die due to suicide each year1, prompting the International