On international women’s day 2024: Here are some lifestyle changes that you can implement for a better quality of life and to increase longevity.
Women’s day is celebrated on March 8 it is a day to recognise and celebrate the achivement , contribution and progress of women in various fields. The day comes with message of gender equality and spread awareness about the women rights.
However while discussing women health in context of 8th March it is important to know that Women’s health is a critical aspect of overall well-being . Women’s health include physical, mental and social well-being , addressing issues specific to the feminine body, the day can be utilised by spreading few changes that can enhance the quality of women’s life and increase longevity.
Adoption of healthy habits can contribute to overall well-being and reduce the risk of certain health issues.
Ten lifestyle changes that can improve the health of your female body:
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- Regular physical activities: Development of habit of atleast 150 minutes of aerobic exercises per week along with muscle strengthening activities in two days.
- Balanced diet intake: consume a well balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grain, lean protein and healthy fats. Limit the intake of processed foods, sugar and saturated fats.
- Adequate hydration: Along with healthy foods proper hydration of the body is equally necessary to maintain overall health and for good synchronisation of body functions.
- Regular health checkups: Screening and regular basis of health check-ups is to be done for preventive health care and keeping your body under systematic monitoring it helps in early detection and management of certain diseases that can result in good prognosis.
- Stress management: In our current lifestyle stress is a very common issue that is causing several malfunctioning of our organ system. Practising stress reduction process like meditation, mindfulness, yoga and deep breathing exercises for managing stress and to enhance mental health.
- Adequate sleep: Sleeping is a very vital process of our body which is being neglected very much nowadays, sleeping promotes healing of the body from deep inside and resetting the brain for better performance next morning. Aim for 7-9 hours of sound sleep every night. Consistent restful sleep can enhance both physical and mental health
- Limiting alcohol intake: if alcohol is to be consumed then do it in moderation, limiting alcohol intake can lead to prevention of several life-threatening health issues.
- Avoid tobacco: Quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to second hand smoke which can be passive smoking, can lead to improvement of health qualities.
- Maintaining healthy relationships: cultivate posting social connections and maintenance of healthy relationships can cause a great impact on your both physical and mental health. Social support is crucial for mental and emotional well-being as well as stimulate flow of healthy hormones.
- Sun protection : Due to recent increase in global warming harmful UV rays from sun can initiate multiple life-threatening diseases that includes Cancer. Protection should be provided to the exposed body parts and reducing Sun exposures after early morning can help in prevention of such diseases.
