Fun Facts About Fatherhood and Father's Day

Few Fun FactsAbout Father's Day
Neckties have long been one of the most popular Father's Day gifts. To buy dad a tie, a good place to visit might be one of the 10,700 men's clothing stores as of 2000. You may have some company, however. Sales at men's clothing stores were about $850 million in both May and June of last year.
On average, Canadians spend $76 on gifts to celebrate dad.

The highest percentage of gift shoppers come from Atlantic Canada with 61 percent planning to buy him a gift, while only 40 percent of British Columbians and 44 percent of Quebec shoppers plan to buy gifts for Dad.
Ontarians will lead the way in spending at an average of $93 for gifts with a total of 59% planning to buy a gift to mark Father�s Day.
More than 50% of adult Canadians will celebrate the occasion with gifts, the most popular include greeting cards, clothes, sports equipment, gadgets and home improvement tools.

Greeting cards are the number one purchase for Father�s Day.
92%of all greeting cards are purchased by women.
Carlton Cards offers 1,500+ styles and designs to cater to all types of Dads including grandfathers, stepfathers, pet-dads, and many more.

More than one third of Father�s Day cards are humourous.
56% of shoppers plan to buy a gift for a friend or relative other than their father.
Female shoppers spend 50% more than men on gifts for their Dad.

Few Fun Facts
About Fathers

The word "Dad" dates back to the sixteenth century, or possibly even earlier? It may have originated with the Welsh word "Tad" (meaning father), which later mutated to Dad. The word "Father" is derived from the Old English "Foeder".
A father ocean catfish is a true example of a devoted father. He carries the eggs of his young is his mouth until they are ready to be born, which may take up to several weeks. During that time, he cannot eat a thing! Penguins are another good example; Father penguins keep on their feet in arctic temperatures for sixty days or more to protect his eggs. He hides them on top of his feet, hiding them with feathered flap. Like the catfish, he cannot eat for the duration of his guard of the eggs.
25.8 million fathers were part of married-couple families with their own children under 18 in 2000.

In 2000, their were 2 million single fathers in the United States.
Albert Einstein is the father of modern science.
George Washington is the father of our country.
Herodotus is the father of history.

The Grim Reaper is known as "father time".
The term "Great White Father" refers to the United States President.
A.A. Milne was the father that based the character Christopher Robin, (from Winnie the Pooh) on his son.
Will and Grace star Eric McCormack recently stepped up to the father role.
Out of 102 prime-time TV shows, only 15 have a father as a regularly appearing, main character.
Some Medical Factsfor Your Father's Health

ADD and ADHDAttention deficit disorders are also diagnosed in adultsThe growth of adults using ADHD drugs is outpacing children.
AllergyHaving a pet during childhood might protect you from developing allergiesThe worldwide increase in allergy may be because our environment is too cleanAllergy shots contain small amounts of the substance you’re allergic toAllergies can affect your child's performance in schoolYou can develop an allergy to bee stings over time.
Alternative MedicineAcupuncture can help those going through chemotherapyUsing St. John's wort can lead to a surprise pregnancyToxic Levels of Lead Has Been Found in some Ayurvedic Medicines
Alzheimer's DiseaseThere are tell-tale signs a person is at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's diseaseVitamin E may help fight Alzheimer's diseaseThat there is relief for people who are caregiversThere are relief services for Alzheimer's caregiversMysterious Weight Loss May Signal Alzheimer's
ArthritisYou may be taking more than the recommended dose of painkiller
AsthmaCertain bugs can trigger asthma attacksAn adult with asthma is likely to have had it a long timePatterns of asthma symptoms can change as a child goes through pubertyTriggers for asthma in very young children differ from those in older childrenThere are two types of medications used to treat asthma symptomsAntibiotics given to infants may cause asthma
Body Aches and PainsHeadaches tend to run in familiesChronic back pain can be a sign of a bone fracturePainful walking can indicate blood vessel diseaseYou may be taking more than the recommended dose of painkillerCommon painkillers can inhibit a protective enzyme in the stomach
Cardio HealthNot all types of cholesterol are badLong-term survivors of HIV can develop high cholesterolDiabetes and high blood pressure often occur togetherBrushing your teeth reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack.Insulin resistance can occur long before the onset of type 2 diabetesYou can learn you risk for heart disease with a calculatorA typically safe heart valve problem can affect a trip to the dentistIn some cases, high blood pressure can be controlled without medication.Low-Fat Diets Do Not Lower Health RisksMen who have a heart attack are at risk for osteoporosisAngina increases your risk of having a heart attack.If you have an irregular heartbeat, find out whether you should remain in atrial fibrillation or have sinus rhythm restored.Find Out How Atrial Fibrillation Can Hurt or Help Your HeartLearn How Warfarin Helps Your Heart
CaregivingOlder people need to work at keeping their mental skills sharpIf you have a cataract in one eye, you will probably have it in the other eyeYour body can still produce growth hormone well into your 80'sVitamin E may help fight Alzheimer's diseaseOlder patients may benefit from laparoscopic surgeryYou can get homecare services for just a few hours a dayAn outside caregiver may help in certain situations
Cold and FluPeople with the flu are contagious for 24 hours before they have symptoms
Colon CancerPeople who undergo colonoscopies can see their colon on TVThere are two types of fiberAfrican Americans are at a higher risk for colon cancer.
ContraceptionYou should replace the condom in your walletUsing St. John's wort can lead to a surprise pregnancy
Dental HealthBacteria on tooth surfaces cause decayBrushing your teeth reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack.
DiabetesDiabetes and high blood pressure often occur togetherDiet and exercise can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetesInsulin resistance can occur long before the onset of type 2 diabetesPeople with type 2 diabetes may be able to control their blood sugar levels by treating their sleep apneaDiabetes doesn't stop elite athletesPeople with diabetic peripheral neuropathy can experience pain, burning or tingling or they can lose all feeling in their limbs.There are new drugs that can specifically treat pain from diabetic nerve damage.Second-hand smoke can increase your risk of diabetes.
Diet and Weight LossFinancial issues play a significant role in keeping young people inactive and overweightA high-fat, low-carb diet has been around since 1863Surgery for obesity is much safer today than when it was first pioneered in the 1950sThis generation of American youth is fatter than the generation before itPeople who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have a lower body weightEating fast food at a young age may cause greater weight gain later in lifeCellulite is no different than any other fat in your bodyEven moderate weight loss is beneficial for morbidly obese people.Pasta cooked al-dente will leave you fuller for longer than soft pasta.Weight loss surgery can reverse many medical conditions
Endocrine DisordersYour body can still produce growth hormone well into your 80'sHormone-producing tumors are often discovered by accidentVision problems can be a sign of growth hormone disease in adultsA change in shoe and glove size during adulthood can indicate a brain tumorFlushing can be a sign of cancerWheezing can be a sign of cancer even when the lungs are free of tumorsSome medications may cause Cushing's syndrome.Second-hand smoke can increase your risk of diabetes.
EpilepsyPlacing a spoon in the mouth of someone having a seizure is the wrong thing to doSpecial diets can help reduce seizures for some children with epilepsySome people with epilepsy are not allowed to driveFlashing lights can sometimes trigger an epileptic seizureMany patients fail to take epilepsy medications as directedAnti-seizure drugs may be transferred from a mother to a child during breastfeeding.A lack of sleep can cause more seizuresSome forms of epilepsy are not controlled through medication.
Erectile DysfunctionMen with diabetes often experience problems with erections
Eye CareIf you have a cataract in one eye, you will probably have it in the other eyeOne contact can correct for distance while the other does close-upNight blindness may be caused by nearsightednessLittle wispy specks in your eye, floaters, are a completely normal part of aging
FertilityTestosterone levels are lower in obese men
FitnessLifting heavy weights all the time is not the best way to build muscleWater exercise is a good choice for people who are overweight or obesePerformance-enhancing drugs can lower your sperm countJogging is not hard on the knees.Water and sports drinks are both good for runners, but sports drinks may be better for going the distance.
Hair LossToo much stress may cause you to lose your hairHerbal treatments may help with hair lossHair loss medications require a long-term commitment to be effective
HeadachePeople with migraines sometimes have an auraHeadaches tend to run in families
Healthcare TodayPeople with chronic diseases often visit Washington to influence policy makersYou can keep your health insurance coverage after leaving your jobThe laws regarding advanced directives are different in each state
Healthy AgingLaughter can be good for your healthSexually transmitted diseases happen to everyoneA handshake can give you a coldOlder people need to work at keeping their mental skills sharpNicotine can both stimulate and depress youThere are more women over the age of 100 than menA drug that prevents osteoporosis may cut a woman's risk of breast cancer in halfChildren born to younger moms are more likely to live to the age of 100.
HeartburnGoing to bed can worsen heartburnDespite the scores of available drugs to combat heartburn, they generally fall into just two groups of medicineAvoiding watching TV in bed immediately after a meal can help prevent heartburn
HIV and AIDSLong-term survivors of HIV can develop high cholesterolHIV treatments are given in combination to attack the virus from many frontsCosmetic surgeons are often a part of the HIV treatment teamMethamphetamine can lead to uninhibited sexProgressive weight loss in people with HIV can be a sign of AIDSYou can find out if you have HIV in 15 to 20 minutes.AZT Debuts as Cheaper Generic
Infectious DiseasesYou can catch meningitis from a doorknobPeople with the flu are contagious for 24 hours before they have symptomsYou should not cover your cough with your handsSome bacteria are resistant to traditional antibioticsEvery tick-borne disease has its own particular set of symptomsEvery tick-borne disease has its own particular set of symptomsScientists have developed a vaccine for listeriaYour fish tank may contain drug-resistant salmonella
Kidney HealthDiabetes and high blood pressure often occur togetherToo much calcium in the blood can damage organs
Liver HealthMany people who have hepatitis are unaware they carry the virusHepatitis can be caught from a toothbrushAn initial hepatitis C infection can look like the flu
Lung CancerIt takes very few cigarettes to increase your risk of lung cancerSmoking cigarettes is not the only cause of lung cancer.A Smoker's Lung Cancer Risk May Depend on EthnicityAntibiotics given to infants may cause asthma
Lung HealthSupplemental oxygen contains 95 percent oxygenEven if you don't normally need supplemental oxygen to treat your COPD, when you travel, you may.A Smoker's Lung Cancer Risk May Depend on EthnicitySecond-hand smoke can increase your risk of diabetes.
LymphomaRadioactivity can be attached to certain medications to kill cancer cellsTargeted therapy can bring radiation to many different sites in the bodyAntibodies can be used as treatment for lymphomaThe crossfire effect in radiation medicine means that nearby cancer cells may also feel the effectsBefore a drug can be approved by the FDA there are at least three sets of trials with patients that must be successfulThere could soon be a vaccine that is custom-made to fight certain cancers
Men's HealthOsteoporosis is not just a disease of older womenTestosterone levels are lower in obese menMen who have a heart attack are at risk for osteoporosis
Mental HealthStress can impact your athletic performance on the green.Symptoms of depression typical in adults may not predominate in children.Some forms of depression are seasonalEinstein may have had a form of autismWeather can make the swings of bipolar disorder more severeYour memory might improve if you change your attitudeYou can cure your phobia at home
Multiple SclerosisThere may be an explanation why some MS drugs stop workingRelapses in multiple sclerosis are not necessarily permanentTaking interferons for MS at night may let you sleep through some bothersome side effectsSomeone with MS can still be a professional athleteMS patients can have friends and family help them with their injectionsMaking An Exercise Routine Too Demanding Can be Harmful to People with MSSometimes people can go for years without realizing they have MSMultiple sclerosis is a disease where the body actually attacks itselfChanging the temperature of your environment can help turn around some MS symptomsYoga or exercise may help a person living with multiple sclerosis feel betterMultiple sclerosis may cause sexual problemsNeutralizing antibodies may develop while a person is on interferon therapy which may render the drug less effective.Going into a hot tub or being exposed to hot weather can cause a temporary worsening of symptoms in people with MS
NutritionCovering food with tin foil during grilling reduces residue depositsEffects of medication can become more pronounced with dehydrationDieticians can help you figure out why your diet is failingFrozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh vegetablesThere are two types of fiberPeople can have trouble eating wheat for different reasonsLow-Fat Diets Do Not Lower Health RisksCalcium and Vitamin D Supplements may not Prevent Fractures.Men who have a heart attack are at risk for osteoporosis
OsteoporosisChronic back pain can be a sign of a bone fractureBone is a living tissue that is constantly changing.Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements may not Prevent Fractures.Men who have a heart attack are at risk for osteoporosis
Parkinson's DiseaseDepression may be a sign of Parkinson's diseasePeople with Parkinson's disease only blink 2 to 5 times per minuteYou can experience hallucinations with Parkinson’s diseasePeople with Parkinson's disease should have a fiber-rich dietEarly-onset Parkinson's disease is treated differently than later-onset disease.
Prostate HealthCertain therapies for prostate cancer can cause bone fracturesBones can be weakened by some treatments for prostate cancerExercises recommended after childbirth may also help men after prostate surgeryMen can live a long time with prostate cancer.Some prostate and breast cancers may share a genetic link
PsoriasisPsoriasis is now considered a disease of the immune systemPeople living with psoriasis often have problems with self-esteemCombination therapy is one way to speed along clearing of psoriasisYou can have remission in psoriasisPsoriasis is not contagiousWe've known about psoriasis for more than 2,000 yearsCoal tar is an accepted and effective therapy for psoriasisPeople with psoriasis often develop arthritis
Sexual HealthYou should replace the condom in your walletGenital herpes is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
Skin HealthPsoriasis is now considered a disease of the immune systemPeople living with psoriasis often have problems with self-esteemCombination therapy is one way to speed along clearing of psoriasisYou can have remission in psoriasisEczema can run in familiesScratching the itch of eczema may help bring it to your skin’s surfaceThe best time to moisturize skin is directly after bathingWhere families live can affect whether or not a child has eczema.Overuse of steroid creams for eczema can create stretch marksPsoriasis is not contagiousWe’ve known about psoriasis for more than 2,000 yearsCoal tar is an accepted and effective therapy for psoriasisYou can get fungal infections from your shoesIn a chemical facial peel doctors actually create a woundSome clothes offer more sun protection than others
Sleep DisordersPoor sleep can cause problems in the immune systemPeople in the US sleep 1.5 hours less than they did a century agoMost sleep problems can be solvedIf you can't go to sleep after 30 minutes you should get out of bedExercise close to bedtime can cause insomniaYoga can help sleepJet lag is worse traveling West to EastSleep disturbances caused by frequent trips to the bathroom are more common in the elderlyReconnecting with friends and family after a trauma can actually help you sleep betterSleep loss can actually induce a stressful stateWhen you're in pain your body may secrete a hormone that actually disturbs sleepInsomnia and depression are linkedSleeping too little or too much might shorten your lifeHow much you sleep can affect your weightHaving sex before bedtime can promote good sleepMedications to calm our anxieties can keep us up at nightIt’s harder to wake a sleeping teenager than a sleeping adultCertain cancer treatments can disturb sleepTeens may be hardwired to sleep latePeople with restless leg syndrome may have an iron deficiencyAlcohol can cause insomniaSleeping pill is linked to sleepwalking, eating and driving
StrokeIt’s best to respond to a stroke within three hoursBotox can be used to help relax muscles after strokeThere are two different kinds of strokesStroke symptoms may last only a few minutesDepression can affect rehab after stroke
Teen HealthTeens may be hardwired to sleep latePatterns of asthma symptoms can change as a child goes through pubertyThis generation of American youth is fatter than the generation before itLifting heavy weights all the time is not the best way to build muscleYou can catch meningitis from a doorknobYou should replace the condom in your wallet
Thyroid HealthA shift in weight may be a sign of thyroid disease
Urologic HealthUrinary incontinence is not a normal consequence of agingUrinating more than eight times during the day may signify a bladder condition.Biofeedback can help many people who suffer urinary problems.Urinating more than eight times a day may be too often.If you've had kidney stones, changing your diet can help reduce your risk of forming new kidney stones.Although pain is the most commonly recognized symptom of kidney stones, it can have other complications.Clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, and diagnostic x-ray studies may all be used to diagnose a kidney stone.
Vascular DiseasePainful walking can indicate blood vessel diseasePeople who have had a spinal cord injury often cannot control their body temperature wellTobacco smoke and salt increase risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Only about 25 percent of individuals survive a ruptured aneurysmMen who have a heart attack are at risk for osteoporosis
Workplace HealthYou should not cover your cough with your handsPeople in the US sleep 1.5 hours less than they did a century agoYou can keep your health insurance coverage after leaving your jobAttention deficit disorders are also diagnosed in adultsYour job could give you a heart attack

Did You Know?
* There are more collect calls on Father's Day than any other day of the year.
* An estimated $1 billion is spent each year in the United States for Father's Day gifts, but Dad is still paying the bill when it comes to telephone calls from the kids. Father's Day ranks #1 for the day that the most collect calls are made, according to AT&T. But dads receive far fewer greeting cards than moms. About 140 million moms receive cards for Mother's Day, compared to just 90 million dads getting Father's Day cards.
* According to the latest Census Bureau figures, there are roughly 36 million dads with kids under age 18 in the U.S. But not all offspring are leaving the nest at adulthood. There are nearly 1 million fathers who are still providing room and board for their kids aged 18 to 24.