Fun facts about August – August was once the sixth month of the year. In the Roman calendar, August was known as ‘sextilis’, the Latin word for six. It wasn’t until 700 BC when January and February were added to the calendar, that August was bumped down to become the eighth month of the year. The sandwich was invented in August of 1762 when the Earl of Sandwich requested two pieces of bread with meat inside. Two of America’s most iconic superstars met their early deaths in the month of August. Actress Marilyn Monroe died on August 4, 1962 and the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977.
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. It’s about bringing attention to a life-changing disease which is on the rise and connecting people to critical resources. This month-long campaign focuses on an important part of Parkinson’s Disease awareness – educating everyone on the many symptoms which impact daily life and how to address them. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides. Signs and symptoms may include – tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw […]