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Depression — Medicines to Help You
The publication, "Depression -- Medicines to Help You," talks about the brands and generic names of various anti-depressants. Also learn the side effects, who should not take them, and warning signs regarding harmful drug and food interactions.
Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month is an opportunity to recognize the guiding wisdom and important contributions of our nation's seniors. Learn some interesting facts about America's senior population (those who are 65 years and older).
Popular Baby Names — Newly Released List
The U.S. Social Security Administration has just released the most popular baby names of 2011. "Jacob" continued to top the list for boys while "Sophia" replaced "Isabella" as the #1 name for girls in 2011. You can also search the popularity of names over time (dating back to 1880).
How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will
Social media is a part of daily life, but what happens to the online content that you created once you die? If you have social media profiles set up online, you should create a statement of how you would like your online identity to be handled. Learn how to create a social media will.
Disability Insurance
Disability insurance provides income for you and your family if you are unable to work because of illness or injury. Learn more about disability insurance on USA.gov.
Driving and Road Trip Resources
Whether you're driving locally or taking a road trip, find helpful resources on USA.gov's Road and Train Travel page, including gas mileage tips, traffic and road closure information, a map of scenic byways, and more.
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The month-long observance was officially designated in 1992 and the month of May was chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to recognize the Chinese immigrants who helped lay tracks for the transcontinental railroad, which was completed on May 10, 1869.
Air Quality Awareness Week
Air Quality Awareness Week (April 30 - May 4) is a great opportunity to learn more about how your local air quality may affect your health. You may have heard references to "Code Orange" or "Code Red" air quality days during local weather reports. Air quality assessments are taken from the Air Quality Index (AQI), which indicates how clean or polluted your air is. Poor air quality poses health concerns to everyone, but particularly to children, older adults, and those with health problems. Learn more about the AQI.
Safely Discard Prescription Drugs on Saturday, April 28
If you have expired or unwanted prescription drugs, you can safely dispose of them this Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 2pm as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's 4th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Improperly discarded drugs can end up in the water supply or in the hands of children. This Take-Back Day is a great opportunity to safely dispose of medications and reduce clutter in your home. During the previous three Take-Back Days, people across the U.S. have discarded nearly 500 tons of unwanted medications.
Autism Awareness Month
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 1 in 88 children in the U.S. has an ASD. While there are no proven cures for autism spectrum disorders, research has shown that early treatment can greatly reduce symptoms and increase a child's ability to grow and learn new skills. Learn more about ASDs.
