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May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) proclaimed. May is the peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers. The month is devoted to limiting exposure to allergens and helping people who have them manage them.

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Bank Holiday (UK): May 1

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Bank holidays are public holidays in several countries, most notably the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Bank holidays are days the banks are closed. Often the general population is given the day off as well, but this is not guaranteed.

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Barbecue Month, Ntl.: May

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Bike & Bicycle Safety Month: May

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Blood Pressure Month, Ntl.: May

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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. One in three American adults has high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and that's 67 million people who have to work to check their blood pressure daily. Unfortunately, more than half of people with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control. Blood pressure is normal when systolic pressure (the higher number) is less than 120 mmHg, and diastolic pressure (the lower number) is less than 80 mmHg. People at risk for high blood pressure, often called prehypertension, have systolic pressure between 120 and 139 mmHg or diastolic between 80 and 89 mmHg. High blood pressure means systolic pressure is 140 mmHg or higher or diastolic is 90 mmHg or higher. Talk with your healthcare team about your personal blood pressure goal.

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Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month: May

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD), marked by the inability to manage emotions, is a serious mental illness affecting nearly six percent of the population, millions worldwide. Symptoms generally occur in adolescence or early adulthood and can be present in familial relationships, business relationships, or both. Signs of BPD include impulsiveness, reckless behavior, and an inability to maintain healthy relationships. BPD often compounds other issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders. BPD Month is an opportunity to learn about this mental illness, how to best interact with persons suffering, and learn about techniques for managing it.

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Brain Tumor Action Month: May

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Promoted by the National Brain Tumor Society, Brain Tumor Action Month raises awareness about brain tumors and provides the means for treatment, support, and early detection. Annually, brain tumors are discovered in nearly 200,000 Americans. Particularly in children, a brain tumor is considered the most deadly type of cancer, and brain tumors are the third most dangerous cancer in 20-39-year-olds.

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Bubba Day, Ntl.: May 1

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Created by comedian T. Bubba Bechtol, National Bubba Day celebrates the southern slang for Good 'ol boy (or girl), that is, anyone named Bubba or Bubbette (female). National Bubba Day occurs on May 1 annually. There is also an unofficially noted and unsponsored "Bubba Day" online, celebrated June 2 each year.

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Building Safety Month, Ntl.: May

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Cancer Research Month, Ntl.: May

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) acknowledges May as National Cancer Research Month, declared by the United States Congress in 2007 and 2011, in recognition of high-quality, innovative cancer research. How can you help? Call on Congress to make cancer research a top national priority. Federal funding for medical research continues to decline, threatening the future health of Americans. This is a necessary time to educate lawmakers about the importance of robust investment in the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Take action now! Learn how you can volunteer on behalf of the AACR. Donate to the AACR Foundation for the Prevention and Cure of Cancer. The foundation accelerates progress in the conquest of cancer by providing financial support for cancer research with the highest potential for impact. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) endorses the American Association for Cancer Research as a BBB Wise Giving Alliance charity.

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Car-Keeping Month, Ntl. Good: May

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National Good Car Keeping Month occurs each May and reminds Americans to prepare their cars for summer driving. Key tips include: Radiator flushes. Rotating tires and checking the pressure. Replacing brake pads if needed. Replacing windshield wipers and wiper fluid. Getting an oil change. Car owners are urged to keep a fire extinguisher, window cleaner, and paper towels in their cars (bugs tend to cloud windshields in rural areas during the summer quickly). Recommended as well, an extra gallon of water for radiators and an extra quart of oil as a safety precaution. Advertising agency Sander Allen Advertising created the event.

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Celiac Awareness Month (CA): May

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Celiac Awareness Month in Canada is promoted by Canadian Celiac Association chapters coast-to-coast. Its objective is to educate Canadians about celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and the benefits of a gluten-free diet.

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May

Charter Schools Week, Ntl.: May 1-5

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National Charter Schools Week brings students, parents, teachers, and communities together to celebrate charter schools. Charter schools appeared in the United States in 1991 due to the state of Minnesota passing legislation to allow tax-payer-funded schools that could operate foreign of various regulations in exchange for increased accountability and elevated student achievement. The idea behind charter schools originates in the privatization movement, which believes government-run institutions are inefficient. Ideally, charter schools give educators more flexibility and autonomy to innovate and experiment with different teaching methods. Independent organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit companies, are paid by tax dollars to administer charter schools. Charter schools have been controversial since their inception, with critics arguing that they drain resources from government-run public schools and exacerbate inequalities by cherry-picking students and families. Supporters point to their success in improving student achievement and offering innovative approaches to education. Both sides have good arguments, successes, and failures. The US government states that 74-94% of students who started ninth grade graduated from high school in 2019-2020. Arizona had the lowest percentage; Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas had the highest, with over 21 states averaging over 90%, regardless of public, private, or charter. In poorer districts like Philadelphia, charter schools graduate more students within four years than public schools. In wealthy suburbs, there is little difference. Charter schools can accept or reject students. Government-run public schools cannot. Overall, no definitive evidence points to charter schools as a better quality system than government-run public schools. Location, tax base, student body, local economic conditions, teaching staff, and other factors impact both types of schools and lead to good and bad results within each system. For parents navigating education for their children, judge quality on a school-by-school basis, not on its purpose (public education, private or charter for-profit/nonprofit). Good and bad examples can be found in each system. This event began in 2010.

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Cheese Month, American: May

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American Cheese Month celebrates the rich and diverse world of American-made cheeses beginning in 2011. The month highlights the incredible variety of cheeses produced in the United States, with various events and activities organized to promote American-made cheese and its producers. Cheese tastings, cheese-making workshops, cooking classes, and events focused on cheese enthusiasts provide an opportunity to learn more about American cheese and the people who make it. Retailers, restaurants, and other food establishments often showcase American-made cheeses on their menus and in their stores. Many retailers offer special deals during the month, while restaurants feature dishes made with local cheeses. American Cheese Month is an excellent opportunity for people to support small, independent cheese makers and producers across the United States. It also encourages people to learn about and appreciate the wide varieties of cheese produced in the country, from classic cheddars and blues to artisanal goat and sheep milk cheeses.

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