Live a healthy life by knowing the changes in your body with the growing age. It is important to know about the drastic changes your body goes through every ten years and understand the women’s health concerns. Knowing the risks of women’s health could help fight the illness before the symptoms affect your body. This International Women’s Day, make a resolution to look for the signs of health problems and stay fit. Celebrate by taking care of yourself with the following tips and fight the signs of health problems.
In your 20s
Annual checkups: Establishing annual checkups would be the first thing to do when you turn 20. It is crucial to take charge of yourself and keep any possible women’s ailments at bay. Visit a primary care professional and establish a routine. Experts say that routine annual health checkups are the best way to battle women’s health concerns. Regular tests help detect problems with BMI, thyroid, cholesterol, and the blood pressure.
Time to eat well: Avoid smoking, drinking, and junk food. Unhealthy habits usually leave trails of sickness all through one’s life. And in the 20s, it is the right time to start following a good regime because the damage may become irreversible after a few decades.
Get checked for STDs: Women are prone to getting sexually transmitted diseases mostly between the ages of 19-24. So, in order to be careful about this particular women’s ailment, it is important to get an annual Pap smear, which checks for the presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). One also needs to get tested for Chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Calcium and vitamin D: It is a misconception that women need not worry about osteoporosis until they cross the middle age. More than 90% of our bone mass is developed by the time we reach our early 20s. For a healthy bone structure in the latter part of life, a good intake of minerals is necessary right from a young age. Optimal amounts would be 1200 mg of calcium and 1000 IU of vitamin D, every day.
In your 30s
Check the weighing scale: As the metabolism starts to weaken around 35, it is the time when most women start worrying about their weight. Try and make some time for exercises in your routine. It could be walking some flight of stairs, walking to your workplace, or running after meals and all this will work as good obesity treatment.
Check your period patterns: Let your doctor know if any of your periods appear sudden, heavier, or painful. This could be a result of women’s ailments, like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or an abnormal functioning of the thyroid hormone. Also, If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome certain lifestyle changes can help you manage them. Healthy diet, regular exercise, technique to help relieve stress and regular sleep helps in managing premenstrual syndrome.
Monitor your BP: Women in 30s are more prone to hypertension, which is closely supplemented by weight gain and many other women’s health concerns that stem from it. Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year.
In your 40s
Look for diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is one of the major women’s health concerns in this age group. Get screened for diabetes once in every three years.
Daily calorie intake: The metabolism rate can get affected in your 40s. And even with lesser food intake, the body tends to gain weight. Depriving oneself of food is not the solution. Opt for small, frequent meals that are nutritious and help boost your metabolism.
In your 50s
Heart: Although the symptoms of heart diseases can arise at any age, you need to be extra careful in your 50s. Keep a check on your cholesterol and blood pressure to deal with this women’s health concern.
Flu vaccination: Getting vaccinated is important for every adult. However, it becomes a necessity after the age of 50.
In your 60s
Opt for a bone density scan: A DEXA scan is prescribed for women post 60. The results allow your doctor to suggest the right diet, which makes sure you are getting the sufficient intake of minerals for your bones.
Vitamin B12: B12 generates red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy. Reports indicate that it is found lesser in women over 60. Increase your intake of B12 by adding more seafood and fortified cereals to your diet.
Early detection can save your life. Any change or abnormality needs to be addressed immediately. Getting certain tests done at intervals and taking precautions can help fight women’s health conditions.
(Contributed by Manisha)
In your 20s
Annual checkups: Establishing annual checkups would be the first thing to do when you turn 20. It is crucial to take charge of yourself and keep any possible women’s ailments at bay. Visit a primary care professional and establish a routine. Experts say that routine annual health checkups are the best way to battle women’s health concerns. Regular tests help detect problems with BMI, thyroid, cholesterol, and the blood pressure.
Time to eat well: Avoid smoking, drinking, and junk food. Unhealthy habits usually leave trails of sickness all through one’s life. And in the 20s, it is the right time to start following a good regime because the damage may become irreversible after a few decades.
Get checked for STDs: Women are prone to getting sexually transmitted diseases mostly between the ages of 19-24. So, in order to be careful about this particular women’s ailment, it is important to get an annual Pap smear, which checks for the presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). One also needs to get tested for Chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Calcium and vitamin D: It is a misconception that women need not worry about osteoporosis until they cross the middle age. More than 90% of our bone mass is developed by the time we reach our early 20s. For a healthy bone structure in the latter part of life, a good intake of minerals is necessary right from a young age. Optimal amounts would be 1200 mg of calcium and 1000 IU of vitamin D, every day.
In your 30s
Check the weighing scale: As the metabolism starts to weaken around 35, it is the time when most women start worrying about their weight. Try and make some time for exercises in your routine. It could be walking some flight of stairs, walking to your workplace, or running after meals and all this will work as good obesity treatment.
Check your period patterns: Let your doctor know if any of your periods appear sudden, heavier, or painful. This could be a result of women’s ailments, like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or an abnormal functioning of the thyroid hormone. Also, If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome certain lifestyle changes can help you manage them. Healthy diet, regular exercise, technique to help relieve stress and regular sleep helps in managing premenstrual syndrome.
Monitor your BP: Women in 30s are more prone to hypertension, which is closely supplemented by weight gain and many other women’s health concerns that stem from it. Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year.
In your 40s
Look for diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is one of the major women’s health concerns in this age group. Get screened for diabetes once in every three years.
Daily calorie intake: The metabolism rate can get affected in your 40s. And even with lesser food intake, the body tends to gain weight. Depriving oneself of food is not the solution. Opt for small, frequent meals that are nutritious and help boost your metabolism.
In your 50s
Heart: Although the symptoms of heart diseases can arise at any age, you need to be extra careful in your 50s. Keep a check on your cholesterol and blood pressure to deal with this women’s health concern.
Flu vaccination: Getting vaccinated is important for every adult. However, it becomes a necessity after the age of 50.
In your 60s
Opt for a bone density scan: A DEXA scan is prescribed for women post 60. The results allow your doctor to suggest the right diet, which makes sure you are getting the sufficient intake of minerals for your bones.
Vitamin B12: B12 generates red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy. Reports indicate that it is found lesser in women over 60. Increase your intake of B12 by adding more seafood and fortified cereals to your diet.
Early detection can save your life. Any change or abnormality needs to be addressed immediately. Getting certain tests done at intervals and taking precautions can help fight women’s health conditions.
(Contributed by Manisha)
From what I have seen, menopausal symptoms, weight gain or inability to lose weight, depression and insomnia seem to be very big issues in the "female over 40" group.
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