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6 Health Tips Every Woman Should Take To Heart
Many women fall into the habit of taking care of others’ health and wellness needs before they take care of their own.
But the fact is that you are in the best position to provide care for the people most important to you when you make your own health a top priority.
No matter what your age or overall health status may be, these six health tips can help you increase your chances of a better health throughout your life:
1. Make good food a priority. Avoid crash diets or overindulgence in favor of a realistic diet that features plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2. Don’t skip on sleep. Besides fighting the signs of aging, regular sleep promotes mental alertness and helps keep your stress levels in check.
3. Stay on top of your annual wellness checks. This habit can increase the chances of early detection of disease or chronic conditions, which in turn increases your chances of doing something about any health problems you develop.
4. Make exercise an important part of your life. Even if you only have time for 20 minutes of exercise a day, a lifelong habit of regular activity benefits your healthy heart and helps you stay on top of your weight and your stress levels.
5. Stop smoking. Doing so will greatly reduce your chances of developing lung and heart disease.
6. See your doctor every year. Even if you are feeling fine, regular wellness checks and health screenings can increase your chances of early detection of problems.
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Regardless of a woman’s age, nutrition experts advise diet that is focused on fruits, vegetables, fiber and protein. Your physician can direct you to appropriate resources to help you tailor a diet that best supports lifelong health.
Women of childbearing age also need foods with folic acid (like leafy green vegetables, beans, and citrus fruits) to help prevent birth defects.
For women who have gone through menopause, it’s recommended that you increase your intake of foods with calcium and Vitamin D (such as seafood, fruit, low-fat dairy, and egg yolks) in order to prevent bone disease. Here are some health recommended screenings for women to take to heart:
Blood Pressure and cholesterol: Women within age 20 and above should consider annual cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks a part of their regular health care routine. Your physician may recommend a more frequent schedule if you have a family history of problems in these areas or other risk factors.
Breast Exams and Mammograms: Generally, all women should receive a breast exam every year beginning at age 20. Most healthcare providers advise annual mammograms from age 40-50, and every-other-year mammograms after that point. Also, you should get into the habit of monthly self-exams of your breasts. Your physician can show you the correct way to perform them.
Osteoporosis Screenings: Women age 65 and older are at greater risk for problems with their bones, which is why most doctors recommend annual bone density screenings beginning at age 65.
Skin Cancer: Women of all ages should develop the habit of paying attention to changes in the skin or changes in moles and birthmarks. Be sure and report anything that seems unusual when you go for annual wellness checks. If you have risk factors for skin cancer, such as a family history, fair skin, or a history of childhood sunburns, you should ask your physician if he or she recommends regular screenings.
Diabetes: Besides knowing the signs and symptoms of diabetes and managing your risk factors, you may need regular screenings from age 40 onward, depending on your family history and risk factors. Ask your physician for advice.
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