Women’s Health

The National Women’s Health Information Center offers the following 10 things you can do to help live longer, live better, and live happier:

Be Informed
Be Good To Your Bones
Avoid Illegal Drugs and Alcohol
Take Medicine Wisely
Play It Safe
Get Checked
Do Not Smoke
Eat Smart
Get Moving
Be Happy

Routine activities to ensure for women’s health:

The following provide general guidelines for women’s health and care, but are not meant to replace any advice and guidance given by your physician. Please use them as a reminder to take care of your personal healthcare needs, and you may want to discuss with your physician.

Women’s Health Guidelines: (limited list)

Each Day - Exercise 30 minutes a day.
Each Month - Perform a breast self-examination.
Each Year - Have a dental checkup once or twice a year. Have vision and hearing checked annually.
Other - After age 20: every 5 years have a full lipid profile test for cholesterol and triglycerides.

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The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.

Relevant Topics:
Women's Health Center - Healthy Woman
Women’s Health Care Guidelines
Women’s Health Newsletter

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