National Sunscreen Day is observed annually on May 28 to talk about the dangers of sun rays and the use of balanced SPF in sunscreen lotions. Although no one likes to get drenched in the sweat that comes as a result of encountering the sun-rays. Yet we can’t deny that sea beaches, swimming pools, markets, and that backyard areas are some of our prime spots where we love to spend our leisure time. But do you know what it might cost to one? Let’s know how these traditional ways of soaking the sun might prove to you harmful! The International Agency for Research on Cancer suggests that the sun rays are one of the highest risk factors when it’s about getting cancer. Where we see just the fun side of these sun-bathing spots and related events, National Sunscreen Day warns us against the side-effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. They can put one not only at risk of ill effects but also might cause deadly diseases such as skin cancer. Here comes the rationale and importance ...

The last Wednesday of May spotlights the National Senior Health and Fitness Day to promote the health and wellness of elderly people. It educates about the healthy practices for the seniors so that they stay fit and healthy. This largest health and fitness movement for the seniors is marked as the Older Americans Month Activity. The event focuses on making the general mass aware of the importance of eldercare. People observe it by participating in the awareness movement for ensuring better health of senior Americans.

Get ready to give wings to your inner bird and pilot as it is National Paper Airplane Day on May 26. A child or grown-up, flights fascinate everyone. However, it is not possible to experience the flight of an airplane every now and then. Becoming a pilot or traveler of a real airplane is not the only way to experience the fun. You can keep the excitement kindled up by making your own paper airplane and taking up the challenge to send your flying machine to new heights. There are two paper plane contests that remain in the spotlight! One is based on the distance that a paper plane covers. Another one is based on time. Try them out and get your happiness to fly around.

World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 to spread mass awareness about hypertension among public and hypertensive patients. The World Hypertension League (WHL) had initiated and designated the day being an umbrella to organizations.