
National Women's Health Week will be observed May 8–14, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.
Two of the leading causes of death for women in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for both.
Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and disease of the heart muscle and valves. And some symptoms of heart disease in women can differ from those in men.
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by:
The three most common cancers for women in the U.S. are breast, lung and colorectal, according to the National Cancer Institute.
You can reduce your risk of breast cancer by:
You can reduce your risk of lung cancer by:
You can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by:
The pattern is clear, but it may seem overwhelming. You may not know where to begin, or how much difference a few small steps can make. Take control of your health by talking with your health care team about your lifestyle and health history. Then get serious about reducing your risk.
Connect with other women talking about their health in the Women's Health support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, an online patient community moderated by Mayo Clinic.
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do ...
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., ...
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer. Overall, the chance that a person will develop ...