Are you making your health a priority? National Women’s Health Week, an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, is a weeklong reminder to women and girls to make their health a priority.
It’s not always easy to make your own health a priority, especially during a crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak. Despite the current challenges we are all facing, there are small things women can do that will make a big difference in the long run.
Things you can do now include:
- Stay active. Whether it’s indoors or outside, commit to moving a little every day. The recommended amount of movement is 2 hours and 30 minutes a week – that’s just 30 minutes a day!
- Get sleep. Try to consistently get seven hours of sleep each night.
- Eat healthy meals. Incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet.
- Stay connected. It’s important for your mental health to stay connected to friends and family, even if it’s just by virtual methods like FaceTime and Zoom.
- Talk to your doctor. If you are sick, have an underlying health condition, or begin experiencing increased amounts of stress, talk to your healthcare provider now to help create a healthcare plan that works for you.
Even small changes over time can lead to major benefits down the road.
Being proactive about your physical and mental health is key. Here are some great resources you can further explore in observation of National Women’s Health Week:
National Women’s Health Week: May 10 – 16, 2020
National Women’s Health Week: Are you ready to find your health?
CDC: Celebrate National Women’s Health Week
CDC: A healthy world for women and girls
