About Women's Health: 10 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Health

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health As Women's Health Week comes to a close, take time to learn 10 ways that you can take charge of your health. Have a healthy week! Tracee What To Know Before Your GYN Exam Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is "no" and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is "yes," then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every year, then every other year (or as often as your doctor recommends) from ages 30 to 64. See More About:  gynecologist appointment  pelvic exams  pap smears Have You Had A Mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and surrounding tissues which can effectively detect cancers long before you might feel any changes during your monthly breast self- exam. Mammography can detect breast changes which could signify very early breast cancer. Find out what you need to know about mammography. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer  breast health How Stress Affects Your Health Look around. One of ten people you see at work, at the store, and wherever you go in your daily life is over stressed at any given moment. Scientists agree that stress causes actual chemical changes in the brain, and these changes can influence the state of your health. See More About:  cancer  heart disease  menstruation High Blood Pressure And Women One in 4 adult Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension), although about a third of them don't know why. These statistics are concerning when you consider that high blood pressure is easy to diagnose and treat, and particularly alarming because hypertension is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States. See More About:  heart disease  high blood pressure treatments  high blood pressure symptoms Women's Health Ads Womens Health Home Health Care Clinics Health Woman 'S Health Menopause Health Featured Articles Smoking And Women's Health How To Lower Your Cancer Risk How To Prevent Heart Disease How To Make Exercise Fun Top Ways Even Smart Women Sabotage Their Own Health You're Never Too Old To Need Calcium   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Most Popular Articles Urinary Tract Infections 10 Causes Of Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Bleeding Between Periods Advertisement