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Health and the Older Woman
Develop a Healthy Relationship
With You
We women carry the world on our shoulders, caring for our children, work, running a household, supporting our spouses, family members and other outside obligations, it’s tough.
We are givers by nature—it’s the way God made us. However, in the process of all this giving we are losing the fight when it comes to taking care of our health.
My dad was a career Navy man, so growing up we had access to quality health care. My mother made sure that we received all our regular exams and vaccinations. Those frequent trips to the base clinic as a kid is probably why I never developed a fear of doctors. It also made me appreciate the benefits of preventive care. Most people, specifically women don’t take time out to take care of themselves until it’s too late. However, if you don’t start now, you will find yourself fighting an uphill battle later on.
As women our health issues vary in type and occurrence. Some conditions like STDs and urinary tract infections are more common in our 20s, while conditions such as pre-menopause and menopause can occur as early 30.
However, heart disease and cancer are still the leading killers among women, especially as we get older. Are you a multi-tasking-superwoman? Then it may be time to hang up your cape. Fatigue is the single biggest complaint that doctors hear from women.
Getting less than seven hours of sleep a night will eventually catch up with you, especially as we age. However, if you do get the recommended amount of rest and are still experiencing fatigue, you may have anything from anemia to an under active thyroid condition.
Assuming that we all have the same medical issues can prove to be deadly. One of the biggest mistakes that most doctors make when is comes to women is mis-diagnosis. Information leads to empowerment. Do your research and present your findings to your physician, and don’t be afraid to speak up, ask
questions—challenge them to think beyond their typical hypothesis. Building a trusting relationship with your doctor and keeping the lines of communication open is critical when it comes to managing your health.
The key is to invest in as much preventive care as possible. Stay informed, eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise and get regular checkups. Consult a doctor if you feel you may have a serious condition as soon as possible.
Get to know your body. When you know your body inside and out, it’s easier to detect when something is wrong.
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Research for this article was obtained at WebMD and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or health care professional if you have any specific questions or concerns.
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