National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. The week May 10-16, 2020 serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority and take care of themselves.
Women’s Health Week - Taking Action
Below are some tips to help make your health a priority in your everyday life.
Eat Well
Nutrition can leave many of us mystified by what exactly we should be eating as we are inundated with constant chatter about the latest diet. However, we are here to tell you to just keep it simple. Aim to eat a whole natural food diet. This means sticking to natural foods that are very minimally processed. An easy way to grocery shop is to think about only shopping the outer aisles of the grocery store.
Exercise
It is recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week and do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week.
Mental & Emotional Health
Make yourself a priority and incorporate daily activities that can help improve your mental and emotional health. Some options:
Meditation
Connecting with family and friends
Getting enough sleep
Eat well
Exercise
Talk to a trained professional
Monitor Alcohol Consumption
Check in with your alcohol consumption and aim to have no more than one drink per day.
Women’s Health Week - Get Involved
Take action by spreading the word! Encourage those around you to begin to make their health a priority by starting small. An easy way to start is by incorporating more walking into your daily life and aiming to eat more fruits and veggies. Show us how you are making your health a priority on social media by tagging us or using #NWHW.