National Women Health Week
She believed
She could
So she did!
Many women have put aside taking care of their overall health and well-being needs in recent years. They've adjusted their everyday habits, including managing their personal and professional life. Every year on Mother's Day, National Women's Health Week is observed and encourages women and girls to prioritize their health. This year it starts on May 14th and runs through May 20th. Women personify many different roles in our lives. National Women's health week 2023 theme is "Women's Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care, and Well-being."
Goal Of National Women's Health Week
National Women Health Week is a national initiative by an alliance of government organizations to increase awareness of reasonable steps women may take to enhance their health. The emphasis is on implementing easy preventative and good health behaviors into daily life. During National Women's Health Week (NWHW), the Office on Women's Health (OWH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services motivates women and girls to focus on their specific health needs and enhance their overall health. Women’s Health Week is also an excellent opportunity for family, friends, and the larger community to take action to support women and assist them in attaining the greatest health possible.
“Women are the real architects of society.”
Ways To Improve Our Health Via Women's Health Week 2023
1. Maintain A Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the chance of developing heart disorders, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Additionally, it can reduce the risk of numerous malignancies. It's important to recognize that each person has a unique idea of what a healthy weight means. Therefore, it's essential to have clarity on your own definition. Create a strategy that is distinct to you by discussing your health objectives with your doctor or nurse.
2. Schedule Your Yearly Physical And Other Health Appointments.
Regular health check-ups are critical for women to maintain their overall well-being and manage their health proactively. These check-ups include routine screenings, tests, and consultations with healthcare specialists that can help spot potential health issues for women in the early stages, allowing for rapid intervention and treatment.
3. Move Around And Stay Active.
Regardless of your age, engaging in physical activity is one of the most crucial steps you can take to enhance your overall health. Make a weekly activity plan. Divide your activity into little sections. During your breaks, go for a 15- or 30-minute walk. Daily exercise helps cardiovascular health, and the sun's Vitamin D boosts your immune system.
Incorporating muscle-strengthening activities, such as lifting weights or using resistance bands, will aid in the prevention of sarcopenia, or muscle loss caused by aging and immobility. Find a schedule that suits your age, stage of life, and ability. There are ways to exercise safely while pregnant, but seeing your doctor before beginning or changing your physical activity is vital.
4. From The Inside Out, Nourish Yourself.
Consume nutritious meals and snacks. A heart-healthy diet includes eating certain foods, such as fruits, vegetables, while restricting others, such as saturated and trans fats and added sweets. Learn how to eat balanced, weight-healthy meals at home and in restaurants. It is important to make sure that you obtain adequate vitamins in your diet.
5. Self-Care For Your Mental Health Is Essential
Self-care isn’t selfish!
- Make a list of little actions of self-care that you can perform daily.
- Check-in to see whether you require assistance with daily tasks.
- Maintain contact with family and friends.
- Remember to keep aside some time for yourself to unwind and partake in activities that bring you joy.
- It is vital to stay aware of any changes in your emotional state.
6. Find Healthy Ways To Manage Stress
- Create a toolkit of healthy methods to deal with stress.
- Simple actions like scheduling quiet time for meditation, yoga, and reading can help alleviate stress.
- Spending a few minutes in nature, walking, or listening to your favorite music can help you feel more grounded.
7. Create Good Sleep Habits
One in every three adults does not receive the recommended sleep to stay healthy. Sleep deprivation can cause physical and mental health problems, such as heart disease and depression, as well as injuries, lost productivity, and an increased mortality risk. To enhance your sleep habits:
- Maintain a consistent sleep, bedtime, and waking-up schedule daily, especially on weekends.
- Make an effort to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night.
- Maintaining a sleep diary can be beneficial if you suspect you are suffering from a sleeping disorder. Sharing your sleep diary with the healthcare professional may help you to diagnose the disease.
Bottom Line
This is your moment; own it
Now it's over to you. It's time to bring small changes to your lifestyle that can significantly impact your overall mental and physical health. It is easy to put your loved ones' health and well-being first, but it is as essential to take responsibility for your own health. There are many tips available online to manage work-life balance. Health screenings, such as pap smears and mammograms, are vital for detecting health concerns early, sometimes before any signs or symptoms appear. On this National women health week, talk with your doctor about which health screenings are necessary for you and how frequently you should be screened. You may take steps towards better overall health every day by exercising, eating healthy foods, and controlling health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
