National Women’s Health Week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority.
Taking care of yourself means taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. There are many things you can do to stay healthy – from keeping up with your health care appointments to practicing healthy habits.
- Get regular checkups, including a yearly well-woman exam, and make sure you address any health concerns with your providers.
- Prioritize your mental health. Cooper team members have access to free, confidential, and personal consultation and assistance through Carebridge Corporation, our employee assistance program. To learn more, click here.
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat free or low-fat milk and other dairy products, and lean meats. Your diet should be low in sodium, added sugars, and saturated and trans fats.
- Stay active. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should do at least 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of aerobic activity that requires moderate effort. Adults should also do strengthening activities that include all major muscle groups at least twice a week.
- Avoid tobacco products.
- Limit alcohol.
- Ensure that you get at least seven hours of sleep each night.
The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness offers a Women’s Health Guide that provides helpful information on nutrition, health screenings, mammograms, heart health, and much more. To request a guide, click here. To learn more about the Ripa Center, click here.