May 10-16th has been declared National Women’s Health Week. If you live in the Henry and Stark County, Illinois areas you can help celebrate by making a few changes for a better life. The Health Department says women should get at least “2 1/2 hours of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week.” In addition to exercise, women should eat more fruits and vegetables, get regular breast exams, and avoid risking behaviors like drug use and driving without a seat belt.

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We all want to get healthier, right? And as a woman, I really enjoyed reading this article about Health Tips Every Woman Should Know. One of the most important tips on here was being specific in our goals. For example, instead of saying “I’ll exercise more” the article suggests saying, “I’ll put my sneakers on when I get home and walk ten blocks.” The second example is much more measurable and seems more manageable too.

Other tips include finding out about your family history, having an annual skin check up, and avoiding salt. My favorite tips overall …read more