“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month is acknowledged annually in June to focus on raising awareness about PTSD, which is a mental disorder that may develop after exposure to traumatic events. According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately  7 or 8 out of every 100 individuals  will experience PTSD at some point in their lives and some individuals may be more susceptible than others. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men, and genetics may also play a factor.”

National Institutes of Health NIH

“PTSD symptoms can vary in intensity over time. You may have more PTSD symptoms when you’re stressed in general, or when you come across reminders of what you went through. For example, you may hear a car backfire and relive combat experiences. Or you may see a report on the news about a sexual assault and feel overcome by memories of your own assault.”

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“An important part of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease includes being able to explain your symptoms, as well as perspective from a close family member or friend about symptoms and their impact on daily life. Additionally, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is based on tests your doctor administers to assess memory and thinking skills.  There are various treatments in helping to slow the process of this disease.”.

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“Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities.  Know its not a normal part of ageing”.

World Health Organization WHO

“In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, a person may function independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part of social activities. Despite this, the person may feel as if he or she is having memory lapses, such as forgetting familiar words or the location of everyday objects.”

Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association)

“Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.”

Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association)

“The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. The brain is the crown jewel of the human body.”

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

“The good news is that if skin cancer is caught early, your dermatologist can treat it with little or no scarring and high odds of eliminating it entirely. Often, the doctor may even detect the growth at a precancerous stage, before it has become a full-blown skin cancer or penetrated below the surface of the skin.’

Skin Cancer Foundation

“Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you have skin cancer, it is important to know which type you have because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of skin cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.”

American Cancer Society

“Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.”

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