Women’s health: 5 focus areas you can’t ignore for longevity

Women's health needs attention, not ignorance. A gynaecologist shares habits that every woman must focus on for a long and healthy life.

Women, especially, take their health for granted most times until a crisis hits. Let us change this attitude! While people are still reeling from the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has resulted in neglecting other aspects of one’s health. There are certain key aspects of women’s health that need due attention all-year round for optimum well-being.

Healthy habits for women who want a long life

If you wonder how to improve women’s health, here are some healthy habits that women must follow.

1. Fitness and food

This is a much-needed power combo for women’s health and longevity. The idea of fitness is different for different people. Some give priority to rigorous exercise and fat-burning mechanisms, while some others will focus only on healthy eating and diet. Both are equally important in controlling weight as well as overall health management. Most women manage to focus only on one of the above, often missing out on the other due to time constraints. Balancing it out with proper time management is the best solution. A well-balanced nutritious diet, along with regular exercise, will not only help with your weight but will make sure diseases are kept at bay.

2. Say no to toxins and unhealthy habits

There in no magic pill to achieve health goals. One needs perseverance and the will to keep away from all temptations that come in varied forms. Alcoholism, smoking and drugs are those toxins that can only give momentary sense of pleasure. In the future, these can become a gateway for ill-health. Excess sugar and junk food also makes it to the list of unhealthy habits. Therefore, one must be mindful during indulgences. The component of ovarian health is the most powerful contributor to a woman’s health. These toxins have a proven history of negative impact on ovarian health besides having impact on general overall health. Know the side effects of alcohol for a woman.

3. There is no health without well-being

Women, especially, are made to believe that they must look a certain way to fit into societal norms. So, the focus on physical health and appearances takes precedence. Looking at life from a 360-degree window takes a back seat. Psychological, mental and emotional health makes a huge impact on the overall health. Therefore, we cannot trade one for the other. Good health is not only physical health but a combination of physical, psychological, mental and emotional well-being. A comprehensive view of all these elements makes for a healthy body, mind, and soul. It is time to shift focus from ‘only physical activity’ to mental health and wellness programmes, yoga, and meditation as a full package to good health.

Do not separate or ignore these elements if you want to enjoy wholesome health. In addition, the fast-paced lives we lead is an open-door invitation to stress, and therefore we have to balance all these factors in order to achieve our health goals.

4. Take preventive measures

Early diagnosis and vaccinations are important. We are blessed to be born in an era of advanced medical science practices. So why not take advantage of the situation and use it for the betterment of our health? It is always strategically smart to prevent rather than treat and manage health complications. Women must watch out for any signs and warnings such as irregular periods, lump in breast or any unusual discharge. Annual visits to a gynaecologist are unfortunately underrated and ignored, which can actually save you a lot of trouble in terms of reproductive diseases. It is also advisable to do a yearly sonography’s, breast exams and pap-smears that can help you in early cancer screening and detection. Check-ups and blood tests to check for iron, haemoglobin, thyroid, vitamins also are crucial.