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1. New USA.gov Blog
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USA.gov has a new blog that offers helpful tips, interesting photos and videos, and updates on how the government works for you. Posts include:
• Timely tips on topics like Spring Break Safety Tips for Travel Abroad and How to Safely Donate to Disaster Relief.
• Photos and videos, such as a Smithsonian photo of a jaguar in the wild and a NASA video of the Discovery launch.
• Information about significant government programs, such as Your Rights Under the New Healthcare Law.

You can sign up to receive blog updates by e-mail or subscribe to the blog’s RSS feed.

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2. National Cancer Control Month
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It’s estimated that nearly 600,000 Americans died from cancer last year and nearly 1 in 2 men and women will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime.

During National Cancer Control Month, the National Cancer Institute reminds us that there are actions we can take to stay healthy:
• Don’t smoke – There’s a strong link between tobacco use and many cancers, so quit smoking to reduce your risk.
• Discuss cancer screening with your doctor – There are screenings for some cancers, including colon cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.
• Improve your diet – A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish, beans, eggs, nuts, and fat-free or low-fat milk products may reduce your risk of developing cancer and other diseases.
• Increase your activity – Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of colon, breast, and other cancers. Researchers have found that cancer survivors improved their quality of life by taking 30-minute walks three times a week.

Prevención y control del cáncer

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3. Earth Day – April 22
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Earth Day comes up just once a year—April 22—but there are things you can do every day to help protect the environment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers suggestions of simple actions to help protect the environment—many of which may also improve your personal health. Here are just a few examples:
• Help keep water clean by using environmentally friendly cleaning products.
• Take public transit or walk or bike to your destination.
• Buy locally grown food, or grow your own food.
• Cut back on trash and recycle metal, plastics, and paper.
• Bring environmental education to your local schools and community.

Happy Earth Day!

Celebre el Día del Planeta Tierra

 
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4. 150th Commemoration of American Civil War
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It’s been 150 years since America’s Civil War began. Visit a commemorative website from the National Park Service to learn more about this important event in our nation’s history.

You’ll find a timeline of events in the months leading up to the war; a series of articles about the issues surrounding the war; and a tool for searching Civil War soldiers, regiments, battles, and more.

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5. Gardening Time
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Some areas across the U.S. may still be experiencing winter-like weather, but with the arrival of spring, gardening may soon be on your to-do list.

Visit USA.gov’s Gardening page for resources on a variety of topics, including:
• Organic crops and gardening
• Composting
• Gardening with children
• Plants database

Consejos para conservar su jardín

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6. Beware of Tax Scams
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This time of year, we all have some dealings with the IRS, but beware of unsolicited communications. The IRS provides guidance on what to do if you receive different types of communications that claim to be from the IRS.

Cuidado con las estafas tributarias