Healthy Home Newsletter July 2013 - Volume XVII, Issue 7

Four Health Checks Every Woman Should Perform

July 2013 - Volume XVII , Issue 7

Owners : Len Hume & Annette Marchionda

Four Health Checks Every Woman Should Perform

( BPT ) - Women tend to spend more time taking care of their families , homes and jobs than themselves . With so much time invested in caring for others , women can overlook the importance of their own health .

International Women ' s Health Week is May 12 to May 18 , but taking care of your own health should be a year-round pursuit . Here are four health checks every woman should have , and if it ' s been a while ( or never ) since you had one , schedule a doctor ' s visit right away .

� Annual Physical : No matter your age or relative level of health , it ' s important to see your family doctor at least once a year for a complete physical that includes blood pressure screening and a blood test that will check for diabetes , high cholesterol and other problems . This checkup can help your doctor spot any problems , provide you with guidance toward your weight and health goals , and give you peace of mind when everything checks out fine .

� Skin Check : Skin cancer rates have been rising for years . Fortunately , it ' s also one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer , if caught early . In addition to performing regular self-checks , it ' s important to have your skin thoroughly checked by a professional , too . Ask your physician to include a skin check as part of your annual physical , or schedule an appointment with a dermatologist .

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Reproductive Health : From fertility questions and cancer screenings , to heavy periods and uterine fibroids , women can face many reproductive health issues . It ' s important for women of every age to monitor the health of reproductive organs , so be sure to see your gynecologist once a year . He or she can also tell you what tests you should have to monitor your health .

Mental / Emotional Well-Being : Just as you take care of your own physical health and the mental health of your family members , it ' s important to take care of your own emotional well-being . There ' s nothing wrong with finding some " me time " for yourself every day . In fact , it ' s vital .

On Mind-Mapping

Mind Map tools are a popular way to help organize thoughts when brainstorming or planning anything from projects to books to business plans . For the right personality type , they are a godsend , displaying visually and coherently varying levels of detail , which can be hidden and revealed with a click .

FreeMind is free full-featured Java-based mind-mapping software that is ideal for beginners and experienced users alike - and being free , you can ' t beat the price . See : freemind . sourceforge . net

Other solutions are even more robust , and packaged with features that allow more flexibility and ease of use . Check out the following for more information :

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All of these offer free demos , if you ' d like to try before you buy .

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