Mothers Day Begins National Womens Health Week

Women — Ever wish there was a week dedicated just for you? There is!

National Women's Health Week is a weeklong observance coordinated by the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health. The week, which begins on Mother's Day, May 9th, is dedicated to empower women to make their health a top priority. This year's theme is "It's Your Time," encouraging women to celebrate themselves and take simple steps for a longer, healthier life.

1. Get at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity each week (30 minutes a day/five days a week).
Yes, I know this seems to be asking a lot of most working mothers. But honestly, finding a way to carve out 30 minutes of "me" time for your health really should be a top priority. Physical inactivity has been called the biggest health threat, leading not only to many chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, heart disease, to name a few) but also put....

Source : http://www.healthytheory.com