Keeping the Women we Love Healthy

Every year in May, the Office on Women's Health celebrates Women's Health Week. Let's face it: when we are in our 20's we think we are invincible! But the foundation of a healthy life starts as early as we can build it.  The 'musts' of women's health are divided into age group categories, from the 20's up to the 90's -- talk about simple lifestyle changes to improve our health! The top 5 actions we need to take for our health on a regular basis include eating healthy to maintain a healthy weight, getting active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, checking our blood pressure, limiting alcohol use and making sure our vaccinations are up to date. Oh, and if you are a smoker, don't. Obviously, as our bodies age, our road to wellbeing changes. Being healthy is being happy! In your 20's and 30's, it's imperative that you talk to your doctor about choosing the right birth control and whether you are planning to ...