But you can manage many other risk factors, including: 1  High cholesterol and triglycerides. 2  High blood pressure. 3  Smoking. Metabolic syndrome. 4  Diabetes. Obesity and overweight.  Lack of 1  exercise. Stress, depression, and 2  anger. Unhealthy  diet. Too much 1  alcohol. Sleep  apnea.
Why is George Washington's official birthday celebration held on February 22 when he was actually born on February 11? we lost 11 days when we changed from the Julian to the gregorian calenders during his life time. so Washington celebrated his birthday 11 days later to make it a year after hi â¦ s last birthday.
While federal government offices close and the majority of state offices do so as well, many businesses make the most of the holiday by offering patriotic-themed sales. Officially, the United States federal government is celebrating Washingtonâs Birthday, not Presidentsâ Day. Washingtonâs Birthday was originally celebrated on February 22nd, but in 1968 Congress moved the holiday to the 3rd Monday in February, and this created a lot of debate across our great land.