National Women's Health Week runs from May 10th to May 16th and Fitness Challenge ends July 4th

May 9, 1:44 PMSacramento Nutrition ExaminerAnne Hart

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Women's Health Week starts on May 10th. National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day each year. During this week, individuals, families, communities, and others work to help women learn how to achieve longer, healthier, and safer lives.

During National Women's Health Week, take a few mintues to read some of these RESPeRATE (tm)   testimonials. Also view my articles, How to tell from specific food cravings what your body really needs, Sodium versus sodium chloride, and Ask nutritionists about food-based gum disease remedies.

According to the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, women'shealth.gov  site, "The 10th annual National Women's Health Week will kick off on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 and will be celebrated until May 16, 2009. National Women's Checkup Day will be Monday, May 11, 2009. The eight-week Woman Challenge, an online physical activity program, starts May 10, 2009." It ends on July 4, 2009.

National Women's Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). National Women's Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority.

"With the theme 'It's Your Time,' the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During National Women's Health Week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups work together to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases."

 According to the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, women'shealth.gov  site, important steps include:

• Getting at least 2 ½ hours of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
• Eating a nutritious diet.
• Visiting a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.
• Avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt.
• Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.

Woman Challenge runs May 10th to July 4th - Eight Weeks of Physical Activity

This May, thousands of women across the country will embark on an eight-week physical activity challenge for better health. They will be part of the Woman Challenge, a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH). Woman Challenge is a part of the OWH year-long Woman Activity Tracker program. And its launch will kick off the 10th annual National Women's Health Week (May 10-16, 2009). The eight weeks of Woman Challenge encourages women to get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. 

• How can I join the Woman Challenge?
• What makes the Woman Challenge different from the rest of the year?
• Can I register a team to participate in the Challenge? 

Below are resources to help you plan for National Women's Health Week

Tips for Planning Health Events

Educational Materials

Ways to Celebrate National Women's Health Week

Healthy Living

Podcasts

Health Professionals Resource Site

Woman Activity Tracker

Related Links

• Health Observances
• National Women's Health Week (HHS)
• Women's e-Cards
• Women's Health Data
• Men's Health
• Family Health
• Kids' Health
• Health Disparities
• CDC Goals
• Office of Strategy and Innovation
• Spanish: Salud de las mujeres

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