|
"Take care of yourself." How many times have you heard that one? At least a million, right? Yet, somewhere amid your many responsibilities, you may have lost sight of just how important it really is to take care of you.
Statistics show that half of the 10 leading causes of death in women-including heart disease, cancer, stroke and lung disease - are related to behavior or lifestyle choices you make everyday. You can lower your risk of premature death and disability by becoming an advocate for your own health and making lifestyle decisions that provide an emotional and physical balance in your life.
Become an advocate for your own health by incorporating these important steps into your life:
- Learn about common diseases and illnesses that affect women throughout their lives.
- Recognize the symptoms of those diseases and illnesses.
- Understand the risk factors associated with various diseases and how your own lifestyle affects your risk of contracting diseases.
- Take steps to change unhealthy behaviors.
- Know and understand your rights as a healthcare consumer.
- Be familiar with the wealth of healthcare information resources available through private and public sources.
|