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Busy women tend to put visits to the doctor at the end of their priorities. But when in the midst of a hectic life, making time for health check-ins is vital. Hopefully you’re up to date with all of your necessary vaccinations and can just focus on making sure you’re on track with these appointments.
Every Five Years
Physical exam: While certain studies are calling physical exams useless, the National Institute of Health still suggests getting two physical exams in your 20s and 30s. Every doctor is different when it comes to a physical, but chances are your provider will go over your history, vital signs, and blood work and perform a variety of medical screenings.
Cholesterol: Once you’re 20 years old, checking your cholesterol every five years is essential. The process is fairly straightforward; after you fast for 12 hours, you go for a blood test that measures total cholesterol, LDL “bad” cholesterol, HDL “good” cholesterol, and triglycerides. Your LDL cholesterol levels should be 100 mg/dL or less, and your HDL (good) cholesterol levels should be 60 mg/dL or above.
Every Three to Five Years
Pap smear: While yearly pap smears were the norm, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, most women from age 21 to 65 can wait three to five years between pap tests as long as there’s no sign of a problem.
Every Three Years
Breast exam: The breast exam performed by a physician is an important preventative measure to take to lower your breast cancer risk. According to the American Cancer Society, women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam (CBE) every three years. While the majority of women don’t have to start going for annual mammograms until their 40s, the ACA also recommends early mammogram screening for women with a first-degree relative who has had breast cancer.
Every Two Years
Eye exam: The American Optometric Association recommends a comprehensive eye exam every two years. You’ll take a series of vision tests to assess if you need glasses and also to check that your eyes are in good shape.
Keep reading to learn the tests your should do every year and month.
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Bunions are no joke, and if you’ve dealt with this painful problem, then you’ll absolutely agree. A bunion is a deformity of the MTP joint at the base of the big toe; the big toe ends up pointing inward, while the joint itself juts out. While bunions can make it difficult to wear certain shoe styles, the real pain comes from walking or exercise. Our feet need the MTP joint to function at their potential, but bunion surgery should be a last resort. If you’ve dealt with this painful problem, then keep reading for helpful tips to take immediately.
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The Nike Women’s Marathon snaked its way around the hills of San Francisco last Sunday, and we still can’t get enough of what we’ve learned from women running the race. We spoke to a few inspirational ladies before they made their way through the course; read on for their tips on how to prepare for a half or full marathon and what made them choose this particular race (maybe something to do with that Tiffany’s finisher’s necklace?). And don’t forget to read more tips from Nike Women’s marathon finishers here!
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Last Sunday, Oct. 14, was the ninth running of the Nike Women’s Marathon (NWM), and it’s fast becoming a San Francisco institution. Over 25,000 runners took to the city’s hilly streets, running past the Golden Gate Bridge and along the coastline. The energy of the race is like a girls weekend, but with serious mileage thrown into the mix.
Tackling the double-digit mileage of a half or full marathon is daunting, but definitely doable - especially when runners share training tips and advice. I spoke with several women at the Nike Expotique, who were not only stoked to be running the NWM, but were also all happy to share pieces of training advice they learned while prepping for the race. Get inspired and read their recommendations.
Friends
Many of the runners emphasized the importance of training with friends. Logging long miles for a half or full marathon is easier if you’re sharing them with a running partner or two or eight – the more the merrier.
- After going solo last year at the NWM, Taylor, a student at Cal Poly, rounded up a group of pals to work out with her. “Running with friends makes it so much easier to train.”
- Amanda from Oklahoma City seconded the sentiment. Her motivation for sticking with training was a resounding “Friends!”
- Nancy from Juno, AK, relied on her pack of pals to stay motivated. “Find some friends to train with, to keep you on track, and motivate you to run in the rain.”
- For Sarah from Napa, CA, having company was especially important on the long runs. “Find someone to do the long runs with you so you will get up on Saturday morning and get it done.”
More advice on cross-training and how to keep it fun after the break.
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When we’re kids, parents and pediatricians keep us on top of all of our necessary vaccinations. But women need to keep up with their boosters when they’re adults, too. Things definitely shift according to personal medical history, but certain vaccinations are recommended for all healthy adult women. In order to stay in tip-top shape, be sure to keep vaccination records readily available and that you know which of these you are due for.
- Human papillomavirus: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease. One of the best methods for prevention is a three-dose series of vaccinations for girls and women, ages 11 to 26.
- Tetanus: By age 6, you should have received your first tetanus shot. But you may have forgotten that a booster is needed every 10 years. If you’re older than 19 and have never recieved a tetanus shot, then you’re going to need to get the Tdap vaccine. It’s best to nip this one in the bud before you step on that rusty nail.
Keep reading for three more vaccinations you need under your belt.
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