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MCC Daily Tribune

National Women's Checkup Day

We jump at any chance to celebrate women and their importance in our lives, which is why we love National Women’s Checkup Day, held every year on the second Monday in May, on May 9 this year. To continue a bit of a theme, this day comes up right after the world celebrates Mother’s Day. In fact, it is celebrated on the Monday directly after Mother’s Day. Held to focus on the importance of regular checkups and doctor’s visits, this day encourages all women to take more steps and maintain better health.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WOMEN’S CHECKUP DAY

  1. Visit your doctor

    Schedule a routine checkup if you haven't had one recently. Before you go, create a list of questions you'd like answered and make a note of your family history that could have a bearing on your health. Go ahead and encourage all the women in your life to get themselves checked, too.

  2. Improve your health

    Adopt a better lifestyle for a healthier you. Approach your physician to get tips on how to make changes suited to your lifestyle and then take steps to gradually improve your physical and mental health.

  3. Share with the class

    Share the simple ways you are changing and improving your health with your family and friends. For a bigger impact, you can even post on your social media, with regular updates on the changes you are making. This will help inspire other women to make similar changes for their own health.

5 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN

  1. Women have ‘younger’ brains

    A brain metabolism study shows women’s brains appear to be three years younger than men of the same age, which could explain why women retain their cognitive health for longer.

  2. Women pay less for life insurance

    Compared to men, women pay less for life insurance as they live longer and, statistics show, their early years are more healthy.

  3. Certain diagnostic screenings take precedence

    Cervical and breast cancer screenings are two of the most important services for women's health.

  4. A touchstone for women's health

    After 42 years, “Our Bodies, Ourselves” is still considered an expert source of women's health information — published in 26 countries, it has been released in nine editions and sold more than 4 million copies.

  5. Women exhibit better muscle endurance

    Women can exercise 75% longer than men can in various stamina exercises, according to studies, and their metabolism in these muscles is better too.

WHY NATIONAL WOMEN’S CHECKUP DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. It helps find and diagnose problems earlier

    Regular checkups and doctor's visits mean we have higher chances of identifying underlying health problems and treating them on time. We are also able to discuss and rule out problems and highlight others. We’ve got better control over our body and health and can find problems early on.

  2. It encourages a healthy lifestyle

    Taking control of our bodies leads to healthier lives and this could even inspire the people around us to embrace healthy habits, too.

  3. It can reduce healthcare costs

    Getting checked regularly ensures you are healthy and allows you to take preventative action in case of illness, which can reduce major medical costs. Such checkups also decrease your chances of taking sick leave or getting admitted to the hospital.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/09/2022