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By: Jess | May 14, 2009 | Category: Health

The term "women's health" can mean different things to different people. Some think reproductive health, some think diet and exercise, and some think doctor visits. That's part of the reason National Women's Health Awareness Week exists to teach women about all the different facets of their health and encourage them to make their well-being a priority in their lives

To celebrate the week, many different events have been taking place.

Monday was National Women's Check-up Day, a day to encourage women to visit their doctors for health and wellness screenings. It's not too late to schedule your next visit.

Sunday was the first day of the eight-week Woman Challenge, a program to encourage women to get more active. Whether it's walking around the block or taking an aerobics class at the gym, there are so many ways women can be active. If you need a little motivation, join the challenge.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers this list of tips for healthy women:
Get at least 2 ½ hours of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week.
Eat a nutritious diet.
Visit a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.
Avoid risky behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt.
Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.

If you're a woman, what's one thing you will do to be more healthy this month? If you're a man, what's one health tip you will share with the women you love?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Guru on May 14, 2009 at 07:39 AM EDT

Yearly check-up with your doctor. Get all the basic tests done, even if you are in great health, having a good baseline will help spot changes that could be harmful. Go to the same doctor if that isn't possible keep a folder with all of your medical records in; the better the history better the treatment.

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blue comment bubble Posted by K B Carey on May 30, 2009 at 08:54 PM EDT

Yeah, you're right..I'm going to tell my girl friend about what I just read..

Thanks for Sharing!

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blue comment bubble Posted by berta on July 03, 2009 at 08:57 AM EDT

From my own experience, I learned that dieting is far from being the best way of keeping oneself fit. I kept to asparagus diet - ( there are many diets at http://www.ebook-search-queen.com/ ) for a certain period of time and together with kilos I've lost a significant part of my health. I'm sure now that everything is good only in a system together with healthy food, sport and positive way of thinking.

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