Women's Health

It's National Women's Health Week: May 8-14!

#NWHW always kicks off on Mother's day to honor all women and spread awareness of the importance of staying healthy. This week highlights the importance of preventative screenings, fitness, eating healthy, things to avoid to stay healthy and mental health.

Don't know the steps you should take to lead a healthy lifestyle? 

Womenshealth.gov provides women with a "steps for better health by age" chart.  Click here to find out what you need to be doing according to your age. The CDC provides a "Check-Up Checklist:Things to Do Before Your Next Check-up" to make sure you are prepared.

Make it official! 

Take the National Women's Health Week pledge that you will start leading a healthier life. Take the pledge here!

Want to learn more?

• Here are the screenings and vaccines you should be aware of  
• Did you know exercise can help lower the risk of certain cancers and heart disease? Check out this physical activity fact sheet 
• According to the CDC we should be doing at least 2.5 hours of aerobic physical activity a week. 
• Learn about heart health eating 
• Even if you can't see it, it doesn't mean you don't need to keep it healthy. Learn about women's mental health
• Sleep! Sleep contributes to overall health.
• Practice preventative care! Always use sunscreen especially when you are going outside.
• Check out the CDC's National Women's Health Week page
• ...and don't forget to read this Women's Health Factsheet to learn even more!

http://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/tools/infographics/