Beginning with Mother’s Day on Sunday, we celebrate National Women’s Health Week by encouraging the women in our lives – our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, friends, and colleagues – to take steps to live healthier, happier lives.

We know that women are often the ones who make sure everyone – everyone else, that is – in our families are cared for. But too often, we put our own health last.

But the reality is unless you take care of yourself, you cannot really take care of your family. That means eating right, exercising, quitting smoking, and getting the care necessary to stay healthy. In fact, you can now use websites, apps, and mobile devices to help you track and manage your health.

Preventive services are critical to helping us stay healthy, but unfortunately they have not always been affordable. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, it is a new day for women’s health by making it easier for women to take control of their own health.
 

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This is National Women’s Health Week, an opportunity for women across the country to take positive steps toward improving their health while also helping others prioritize their well-being. There are many things you can do to ensure you are at your healthiest now and well into the future. Spreading the message via Custom Wristbands is the best and cheap method of promoting the National

Women’s Health Week. Explore the topics below to learn more:

• Get screened
Preventive screenings, including those for breast, cervical and other types of cancers, can help you identify any potential issues early enough to seek effective treatment.

• Be physically active
From gardening to walking to running to tennis, there are so many activities you can do to stay active and healthy. It can be challenging sometimes to squeeze in fitness, but it is possible. Click on any of the posts below for more on this topic:

Breaking down barriers to exercise

Healthy reasons to exercise

Getting started with exercise

How to turn everyday activities into exercise

• Eat a nutritious diet
You are what you eat, right? Consider a balanced diet with treats in moderation to help you feel your best and fuel your daily activities.

• Take care of yourself
While physical health is important, so is your mental health. Making yourself a priority means getting enough sleep, managing stress and finding a balance between work, family and other priorities.

• Managing unhealthy habits
It’s important to quit smoking, drink in moderation, use sunscreen and avoid other behaviors that could have a negative impact on your health.

It’s not always easy to do, but making your health a priority can improve your overall well-being and have a positive ripple effect throughout your life.

For Health Advocate Members

If you’re a Health Advocate member, you may have access to support and resources to schedule an annual exam with your doctor to discuss preventive screenings, create a plan to improve your health and wellness, and talk to a counselor to address mental health and work/life questions.