Edema is caused by the retention of excess fluid within the body's tissues. The symptoms of edema normally develop gradually over time. Approximately 4.4 million people in the US have developed edema. The three most common types of edema are peripheral, cerebral and eye edema.
Mother's Day (United States) Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother's Day was celebrated at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia on May 10, 1908.
Motherâs Day: Founding by Anna Jarvis. The official Motherâs Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her motherâs 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Motherâs Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.