WEEK 1: March 1-8
National Save Your
Vision Week
Learn about the dangers
of flash blindness and what you can do to prevent it.
World Wildlife Day
Find out which animal may hold the secret to finding a treatment for HIV!
Lifestyle expert Moll Anderson shares "Fat-Less Tuesday," a refreshing cocktail with nutritional benefits!
• March 1: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
Nuts about nuts? Find out if the
peanut butter
you're eating is healthy.
• March 2: National Save Your Vision Week
Take the time to preserve your eye health
.
Word of the Day Giveaway
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• March 3: World Wildlife Day
A day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora
.
• March 4: Mardi Gras
Hold on to your beads! Have a happy and safe Fat Tuesday!
• March 5: Discover What Your Name Means Day
The Doctors learn the particular meanings
behind each of their names.
• March 6: World Book Day
Help your child celebrate their favorite authors, illustrators, books and reading itself!
• March 7: National Cereal Day
The Doctors reveal their "dream" cereals, loaded with delicious healthy ingredients.
• March 8: Deep Vein Thrombosis Month
Learn your chances of forming a blood clot
.
Plus, what can you do to mitigate the risks?
WEEK 2: March 9-15
Daylight Saving Time and National Nap Day
Sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta shares secrets to survive
"springing forward." Plus, how to have a perfect nap!
L
earn how to spot
potential pet kidney problems
with veterinarian Dr. Courtney Campbell.
T
rue Confessions Day
Belly button secret exposed! The Doctors weigh in
on a shocking medical confessional!
• March 9: Daylight Saving Time
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour
!
• March 10: National Nap Day
Still grumpy from losing an hour of sleep on March 9? Take a siesta today!
• March 11: National Plumbing Day
There is a place in your kitchen collecting millions of bacteria — home improvement expert Eric Stromer shows you where it is and how to clean it.
• March 12: Registered Dietitian Day
Learn the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. Plus, what should you avoid
when looking for a nutrition expert?
• March 13: World Kidney Day
A day to remember the importance of our kidneys
to our overall health.
• March 14: International Ask a Question Day
How to tell the difference
between a muscle pain and a far more serious heart pain.
• March 15: True Confessions Day
Make this a day of honesty
with your loved ones and yourself.
WEEK 3: March 16-22
St. Patrick's Day
Find out if green dye is a health risk. Plus, get The Doctors' recipe
for green beer!
The Doctors demonstrate how to spring clean
your first-aid kit!
Syndrome Day
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears explains
how you can raise awareness
for Down syndrome.
• March 16: Lips Appreciation Day
Lip cancer is the most common form of oral cancer. Protect your pout with lip balm containing sunscreen!
• March 17: St. Patrick's Day!
Don't forget to wear green
to celebrate one of the most well-known patron saints of Ireland!
• March 18: National Poison Prevention Week
Love cherries? The Doctors set the record straight
on whether cherry pits are toxic.
• March 19: Certified Nurses Day
A day to honor and recognize the important achievement of becoming a certified nurse.
• March 20: First Day of Spring
The Doctors show you how to spring clean
for your health!
• March 21: World Down Syndrome DayA day to raise awareness of how people with Down syndrome play an important role in our communities.
• March 22: World Water Day
The theme of this year's United Nations sanctioned day is the connection between water and energy.
WEEK 4: March 23-29
Purple Day
Find out how you can support
epilepsy awareness. And, learn the warning signs of the disorder.
The Doctors discuss common side effects
of taking the "little blue pill."
Is there an alternative to colonoscopies?
Find out
what gastroenterologist
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez is calling "revolutionary."
• March 23: National Nutrition Month
Craving something sweet or spicy? Learn the health secrets
your hunger pangs reveal!
• March 24: World Tuberculosis Day
Tuberculosis is still a life-threatening problem in the U.S. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads and more.
• March 25: American Diabetes Alert Day
Is there an at-home test for diabetes, or do you need to go to the doctor? The Doctors have the answer
.
• March 26: Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
An estimated 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy
.
• March 27: National "Little Blue Pill" Day
The "little blue pill" gets its very own holiday
!
• March 28: National Something on a Stick Day!
Bored with your vegetables? The Doctors may have a fun solution ... salad on a stick!
• March 29: Colorectal Cancer Awarness Month
The best way to prevent colon cancer? Find it early by getting screened
.
WEEK 5: March 30-31
• March 30: National Doctors Day!
Moll Anderson shares a special surprise
with The Doctors.
• March 31: Doctors Orders Day
Let March be the month where you spring clean your health!
