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Folic Acid Awareness Week takes place January 4th through January 10th. The importance of folic acid lies in the fact that without it, many newborns might suffer from severe birth defects of the brain and spine. Folic acid is a B-vitamin that women of child-bearing years are encouraged to consume on a daily basis to prevent these birth defects if they should become pregnant. It is recommended that women take 400 mcg of folic acid every day, and to continue this regimen upon becoming pregnant.

In America, 10% of the population suffers from some type of thyroid disorder, and still more people remain undiagnosed every year. The thyroid is a pivotal, necessary gland that is a key factor in the production of hormones. The overall health of an individual's thyroid should be checked annually, as an abnormality could lead to cancer. In an effort to raise awareness of thyroid conditions, January has been specified as Thyroid Awareness Month.

'Wear Red Day' is a nationally celebrated day to raise social awareness for heart disease in women. One in three women will die from heart disease or stroke, and 80% of the time, it is completely preventable. The "silent killer" as it has come to be known is seldom caught in time, and is often thought to be strictly a "man's disease" when clearly, it is not.

Worldwide, 3,000,000 people live with pacemakers implanted in their chest or abdomen. Every year, another 600,000 pacemakers are installed. Pacemakers do exactly what they proclaim – they "make the pace" for people's hearts who suffer from irregular heart rhythms. Because pacemakers involve electrical pulses, many people are concerned about what they can and cannot do in their everyday lives after a pacemaker has been implanted.

MyIdentityDoctor.com, an online establishment specializing in custom engraved medical bracelets, announces the availability of their exclusive men's medical bracelet with bolts design. This attractive medical bracelet is made with 316L steel which won't tarnish when it gets wet because it is resistant and non-corrosive. This men's alert ID jewelry is designed to be worn by anyone with allergies or a chronic condition in the event that they are unable to speak for themselves.

Specializing in custom pre-engraved medical jewelry, MyIdentityDoctor.com has announced that they will be offering pre-engraved blood type jewelry. There are several different blood types, and since not all blood types are compatible, in the event of an emergency wearing blood type pre-engraved medical jewelry can save lives. If an emergency situation does arise, and medical personnel are not aware of the patient's blood type, the patient's antibodies can attack the donor blood which may lead to blood clumping, or even agglutination which can be fatal.

Anaphylactic shock is a serious medical issue that affects thousands of people every year, killing 200 of those in the United States alone. Usually, symptoms include an itchy rash, hives, swelling of the throat and/or lips, low blood pressure, nausea, and localized swelling. It is because of the serious, life-threatening issue that food and other conditions can cause, that wearing medical ID bracelets is so important.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Known as "the sneak thief of sight" glaucoma is the leading but also preventable cause of blindness. Sixty million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma, and it is six to eight times more prevalent in African Americans and Latinos than those of European descent. With an ever increasing aging population, glaucoma is becoming more and more common. The entire month of January has been dedicated to promoting awareness because many people have glaucoma and don't even realize it.

The New Year signifies new beginnings, and most people want a clean slate to improve their health and their lives. At MyIdentityDoctor.com, they are offering six healthy New Year's Eve resolutions to consider as the ball drops in Times Square this December. My Identity Doctor is an online store that sells medical alert jewelry for kids, men and women that is durable, easily-readable, and helps promote a healthy future.

For many people, the holiday season culminates into a grand celebration on New Year's Eve. People everywhere celebrate the arrival of the New Year by going to a friend's party, visiting out-of-state relatives, or simply participating in a local restaurant or nightclub celebratory event.