The 20th annual National Women’s Health Week kicked off this past Sunday on Mother’s Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18. Each year, this week serves as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life.
What steps can you take for better health?
To improve your physical and mental health, you can:
- Visit a health care provider for a well-woman visit (checkup), preventive screenings, and vaccines.
- Get active.
- Eat healthy.
- Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
- Practice safe behaviors, such as quitting smoking, not texting while driving, and taking steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.
It’s not always easy to take steps for better health but a great start is to reflect on your health goals, what motivates you, and what’s holding you back from being your healthiest you. In addition, getting recommended screenings and preventive care can keep disease away or detect problems early. View the chart below to review the preventative health by age.
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