 Women's
Healthcare Guidelines
The National Women's Health Information Center offers the following 10
things you can do to help live longer, live better, and live happier:
- Be Informed. Learn about health promotion and disease prevention
and ask your physician for specific information regarding your needs.
- Be Good To Your Bones. For healthy bones, be sure to replenish
your stock of calcium every day with plenty of foods such as milk and
dairy products, tofu, leafy, green vegetables, canned salmon or sardines,
and calcium-fortified juices or breads. Speak with your physician about
calcium supplements.
- Avoid Illegal Drugs and Alcohol. For women, the definition
of moderate drinking stops at one glass. And, where illicit drugs are
concerned, there is no such thing as "moderate" use.
- Take Medicine Wisely. Read the labels, follow the instructions
carefully, and remind your physician or pharmacist about any other medicines
or supplements you might be taking that could interact with your medication.
If you have any questions about possible side effects, call your physician
or pharmacist.
- Play It Safe. Avoid injuries. Buckle up. Wear a bike helmet.
Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Wear sunscreen and UV protected
sunglasses. Use street smarts and common sense. Practice safe sex.
- Get Checked. Get regular checkups, preventive examinations,
and immunizations. Do not forget self-examinations, too.
- Do Not Smoke. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death
in our country.
- Eat Smart. It is the secret to good health. Eat plenty of fruits,
vegetables, and grains. Enjoy a variety of foods, balance foods from
each food group, and exercise moderation.
- Get Moving. The other secret to good health: just 30 minutes
of physical activity, accumulated over the course of each day, can radically
improve the way you look and feel, both physically and mentally.
- Be Happy. Take time for yourself. Get connected with family,
friends, and community. Do things you enjoy!
Routine activities for women to ensure good health:
These charts provide general healthcare guidelines for women, but are
not meant to replace any advice and guidance given by your physician.
Please use them as a reminder to take care of your personal healthcare
needs, and also as a list of topics you may want to discuss with your
physician.
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