11 Regular Health Checks For Women You Never Know

Good health is important for everybody and you should take care of your health more seriously. If you are a woman than you should take care of your health as an important part of yourself. 

In general, women suffers problems like anemia, osteoporosis, breast cancer etc hence their early detection becomes critical for good health. Regular health checkups helps to determine your health status. So it is important that you should contact your doctors at regular time intervals so that any kind of disease can be detected at their early stages.

Here are some health checks for women which should be done regularly.

Blood Pressure Check

High blood pressure raises the risk of heart attack, heart stroke. All women specially adult must know their blood pressure range through routine checkups. Overweight, obesity are now very common among people so go to doctor and check your blood pressure at regular intervals.

Blood Glucose Tests

Your blood glucose level is also important. Overweight and obese women are at higher risk of diabetes. It makes you really sick so it is highly advisable to go your medical practitioner periodically and check your blood glucose level.

Body Mass Index

BMI means body mass index and it is a measure of obesity in you. Obesity and overweight can increases your risk of hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and other diseases. So check your BMI number regularly.

Bone Density Screening

Osteoporosis can be harmful to you and women at age 65 should start getting checkup for osteoporosis.

Breast Cancer Check

Breast cancer is very harmful for women and causes deaths in women. Its best prevention is the early detection of breast cancer. Common symptoms include lumps, asymmetry, and skin or nipple retraction, changes or bloody discharge. If you feel any symptoms on your body please go to your doctor. Remember early detection is the key for the treatment of breast cancer.

Colon Cancer Check And Detection

It is most common cancer among women after breast cancer. Every women must aware of the symptoms like change on bowl habit, blood in the stool or sudden weight loss. Screening generally begins at the age of 50 years and can be done through stool-based tests (to test for blood in the stool) or endoscopy (to examine the intestines using a lighted tube and camera). If you have a family history of the disease, or other concerns, talk to your doctor about starting screening earlier.

Dental Check Up

Bad dental health or infections on gum negatively impacts your overall health. So look after your teeth. Brush regularly and twice a day at least. Avid smoking, sugary foods and alcohol for your dental health. Go to your dentist regularly so that tooth decays or other problems can be identified at early stage.

lipid Profile Check

This is a tool and method used to assess your risk of developing heart disease or stroke.
At higher age you need to blood test more often to know your heart risk.Obesity and overweight are also reason for heart diseases.

Check Up For Cervical Cancer

WHO says that during a Pap smear, your doctor uses a speculum to widen the vaginal canal, takes cells from the cervix with a small brush, and examines those cells under a microscope for changes that may lead to cervical cancer. Screening should start at 30 years of age, if the test is negative you can have the test every three to five years. Alternatively, an HPV test can be used to detect Humanpapillomavirus, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections that can lead to pre-cancer and cancer when persistent. The sample will be also taken from the cervix or from the vagina if you use self-sampling. Screening should also start at 30 years of age (earlier for women with HIV) and you can re-do the test after a minimum of five years if the test is negative.

Check Your Skin 

You can do it by yourself. Women can monitor their skin, carefully inspecting the skin all over your body, looking for any new moles or changes to existing moles which can be early signs of skin cancer. Sunburn on your skin can cause melanoma and other skin cancers so protecting against sun burn is important for all ages. Go to your doctor if you see any abnormality.

Visual And Hearing Impairment

When you get older your visual and hearing abilities decreases. If you have any problems in your eyes or ear, go to your ENT specialist as soon as possible.

How To Walk And Gets Maximum Benefits

Health benefits of walking are awesome! Regular walking daily with correct posture reduces health risks and have various overall health benefits like reducing the chances of cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, anxiety disorder and depression. 
Morning walk is an everyday habit for most of us, but how to walk properly and gets maximum of its health benefits? Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. 

Walking actually improves your blood circulation, reduces stress, helps in blood pressure, strengthen muscles, helps in weight loss, helps to get better sleep, boosts immune system, gets a better sun exposure. All of these leads to a longer life.

If you have not walked distances for some time, you should start slowly. Increase the length and pace of your walk gradually.

Start your walking program gradually, increasing length and pace as you get used to it. The following suggestions may help you to incorporate regular walking into your lifestyle.

Here are some tips on how to get started and how to prepare for walking.

Warm-up activity

Walking is different than running. Start slowly, do a few warm-up exercises like jumping jacks and stretches first. Warm up exercises energies your body for a better walk. 

Remember, don’t walk immediately after a big meal.

Build activity slowly 

Start with a 20-minute walk then increases gradually. Try to walk at least three times per week. 

Use the correct technique

Walk at a steady pace, swing your arms freely and stand as straight as you can. Your feet should step in a rolling action from the heel to the toe. Don't run fast suddenly if you are walking in a steady pace, it will only make you tired.

Shoes and socks

Wear thick comfortable cotton socks. Sensible, comfortable and lightweight shoes with support are best. Plenty of sports shoes are available in market. Choose wisely.

Weather

Wear suitable warm, light clothing in the winter and cool, comfortable clothes in the summer. Don’t forget your sunscreen and hat.

Water 

Drink water before and after your walk. Take water with you on your walk, especially in warm weather. 

Gadgets

Latest technology also helps you to get maximum benefits of walking. Digital wrist bands are available in the market which shows you how much calories you have burned or what is your pulse rate. You can use these techs to track your health while walking.

Music

Listening music while walking can be helpful. Soothing music helps you get motivated for a longer walk. Fix you music player at your wrist or your upper arm.

Cool down

Make sure you cool down after a long fast walk. Do a few stretching exercises post walking. 


As you know that regular and brisk exercise of any kind can help to improve confidence, stamina, energy, weight control and life expectancy and reduce stress. 

It can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel cancer and osteoporosis. 

Scientific studies have also shown that walking, besides its physical benefits, is also beneficial for the mind. Walking  improving memory, learning ability, concentration and abstract reasoning. 

Life expectancy is also increased even for individuals suffering from obesity or high blood pressure. Walking also improves bone health, especially strengthening the hip bone.  

So walk regularly and daily, at least 5 days in a week and gets maximum health benefits including weight control.

Resources: 
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