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-Women have a lot on their plate during their day to day lives. Whether it be their career, kids, husband/significant other, social life, volunteering, etc. High amounts of stress from all aspects of life can lead to many unhealthy things like: high blood pressure, upset stomach or other gastrointestinal issues, back pain, relationship conflicts, sleeping difficulties, and abdominal weight gain. Stress is inevitable in a woman's life but there are actions that can be taken to minimize the amount of stress and the negative effects of stress like: therapy, prayer, meditation, yoga, exercise, or rest and relaxation.

“Common Mental Health Issues in Women.” Stroke Center - EverydayHealth.com, Ziff Davis, LLC, 20 Mar. 2012, www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/mental-health-issues-in-women.aspx.

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-For women how you age depends on how healthy you lived. This includes eating a healthy diet, staying active, and having regular health screenings. Healthy aging also includes refraining from smoking tobacco products and excessive use of alcohol. The choices you make for your skin when you are young will greatly depend on how you age. To protect against wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer... Use an SPF of at least 15 daily, wear protective clothing and sunglasses, and visit a dermatologist regularly to keep track of any dark spots or freckles that your skin develops.
-Below is a link to an insightful podcast on how to age in the best way  possible. :)

Davis, Charles Patrick. “Healthy Living: Tips, Facts, Ideas, and Tools for Success.” MedicineNet, www.medicinenet.com/healthy_living/article.htm.

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Dallas Hartwig and Pilar Gerasimo - The Living Experiment

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-Visit the doctor regularly.
-Prevent diseases and infections by avoiding smoking both firsthand and secondhand.

“Healthy Eating and Women.” Womenshealth.gov, 18 Oct. 2018, www.womenshealth.gov/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-and-women.

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-Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. Incorporating a healthy diet and enough physical activity can help the risks of this.
-Strokes are more common in women then men not only because of the risk factors of high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. But women are put more at risk for strokes because of birth control use, pregnancy, and hormone replacement therapy.
-Women have a shorter urethra, which means bacteria have a smaller distance to travel before they reach your bladder and start an infection. For that reason, urinary tract problems, including infections and incontinence, are more common in women.
-Alcohol intake has greater negative effects on women than men like, heart disease and breast cancer.
-A form of arthritis called osteoarthritis is more common in women over the age of 45.

“Facts About Women's Wellness-Nutrition.” SALMONELLA, www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/nut.htm.

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Physical and mental health are very important for a woman's well being but the sexual health also plays a large role. Women with a healthy sex life may have a lower risk of cardiovascular events, high blood pressure, and heart attacks than men.
A healthy sex life includes: protecting against sexually transmitted infections, finding a birth control method that is most effective for you, having regular STI screenings, Pap smears, and pelvic exams.

Harvard Health Publishing. “Women's Sexual Health.” Harvard Health Blog, Harvard Health Publishing, www.health.harvard.edu/topics/womens-sexual-health.

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-Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. In the United States, 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. Exercise is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease and keep your ticker strong. It’s also beneficial for your mental and bone health.
-Cardio alone is not a beneficial form of physical activity, to gain the full benefits it should be incorporated with some form of weight training as well.

“Facts About Women's Wellness-Exercise.” SALMONELLA, www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/exer.htm.

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-Living a healthy lifestyle as a woman also includes treating yourself and indulging in what you enjoy. Women who live a healthy lifestyle commonly give themselves at least one if not more than one 'cheat meal' per week, and treat themselves to a few yummy foods. Living a healthy lifestyle is a balance and incorporating foods and activities that make you happy are how the lifestyle remains balanced and successful.

Davis, Charles Patrick. “Healthy Living: Tips, Facts, Ideas, and Tools for Success.” MedicineNet, www.medicinenet.com/healthy_living/article.htm.

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-Smoking
-Unhealthy diet, sugary food and drinks.
-High consumption of alcohol.
-Lack of physical activity.

“Healthy Eating and Women.” Womenshealth.gov, 18 Oct. 2018, www.womenshealth.gov/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-and-women.

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-Cardio training for building endurance and a healthy heart.
-Strength training three to five times a week to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
-Good exercise results in a positive self image which is crucial for a women's mental health.

Davis, Charles Patrick. “Healthy Living: Tips, Facts, Ideas, and Tools for Success.” MedicineNet, www.medicinenet.com/healthy_living/article.htm.

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-A woman experiencing depression is more likely to report physical issues, like fatigue or lack of appetite.
-Women tend to develop an issue with alcohol within a few years of onset depression.

“Depression in Women: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.” PsyCom.net - Mental Health Treatment Resource Since 1986, www.psycom.net/depression.central.women.html.

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-Women are twice as likely as men to get depression.
-Women are twice as likely as men to have panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias.
-Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD following a traumatic event.
-Women attempt suicide two or three more times as often as men.
-Women account for at least 85 percent of all anorexia and bulimia cases and 65 percent of binge-eating disorder cases.

“Common Mental Health Issues in Women.” Stroke Center - EverydayHealth.com, Ziff Davis, LLC, 20 Mar. 2012, www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/mental-health-issues-in-women.aspx.

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Mental Health Is Just As Important As Physical

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Mental Health Is Just As Important As Physical

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-29 million or 23 percent of the female population have a diagnosable mental illness.
-Mental health issues occur more often in women rather than men, and are a contributing factor to a woman's overall health.
-Below is a video from a psychologist shedding some light on the topic of women's mental health.

“Common Mental Health Issues in Women.” Stroke Center - EverydayHealth.com, Ziff Davis, LLC, 20 Mar. 2012, www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/mental-health-issues-in-women.aspx.

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"How do Hormones affect Women's Mental Health?" | Dr Christina Hibbert Answers

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-30 minutes a day of exercise in conjunction with a healthy diet is the fastest way to lose weight.
-Walking for 15 to 20 minutes per day decreases the chance of having a heart attack or stroke or developing diabetes.

Davis, Charles Patrick. “Healthy Living: Tips, Facts, Ideas, and Tools for Success.” MedicineNet, www.medicinenet.com/healthy_living/article.htm.

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--Women process some substances differently and burn fewer calories at rest and during exercise than men do.
-Because of this, not only do women need to eat fewer calories then men but they also need to be more active then men in order to lose weight.

“Healthy Eating for Women.” Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics., www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/dietary-guidelines-and-myplate/healthy-eating-for-women.

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-3 oz of whole grains
-3 servings of dairy product
-5 oz of protein
-2 cups of fruit
-2 1/2 cups of colorful veggies

“Facts About Women's Wellness-Nutrition.” SALMONELLA, www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/nut.htm.

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-Women are more likely to have some health problems related to nutrition, such as celiac disease and lactose intolerance, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, such as iron-deficiency anemia.

“Facts About Women's Wellness-Nutrition.” SALMONELLA, www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/nut.htm.

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-The average healthy woman needs to eat 2,000 calories per day to maintain weight, and 1,500 calories per day to lose weight.
-Women have a smaller intake of calories than men to lose weight.

“Healthy Eating for Women.” Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics., www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/dietary-guidelines-and-myplate/healthy-eating-for-women.

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-Women need a sufficient intake of calcium in order to grow healthy bone mass.
IRON!!!
-Women need more iron than men because they lose an average of 15 to 20 milligrams of iron each month due to menstruation.

“Healthy Eating for Women.” Eat Right. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics., www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/dietary-guidelines-and-myplate/healthy-eating-for-women.

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-When women reach childbearing age, they need to eat enough folate or folic acid to help decrease the risk of birth defects.
(Is that in YOUR diet?)

“Women's Reproductive Health | Reproductive Health | CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/womensrh/index.htm.