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Women, Take Time for Your Health Between busy careers and family responsibilities, women often spend so much time taking care of others, they may forget to take care of themselves. Smart lifestyle choices and staying on schedule for screenings are crucial for healthy living. You Are What You Eat Running around from home to work and work to errands can put your diet in a tight spot. It may be easy to grab fast food on the go, but an unhealthy diet could be putting you at higher risk for high blood pressure and other conditions. If you feel like your busy schedule is hindering your ability to make healthy nutrition choices, embrace planning. Always have healthy snacks — a handful of almonds, a low-calorie bar or raw carrots — on hand to battle hunger cravings. At mealtime, fill your plate with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and a small serving of lean meat. Avoid foods high in sugar, fat and calories that slow you down rather than fuel you for the day. Work It Out A major part of a healthy lifestyle involves an activity many women struggle to make time for: exercise. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Janise Loveridge, Women of Wellness program instructor at Davis Hospital and Medical Center and personal trainer certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America® and the American Council on Exercise, recommends finding an active hobby you enjoy, such as: Cycling. Gardening. Hiking. Walking. Tennis. “The key to implementing a successful exercise program is to find activities you love,” Loveridge says. “The road you choose to travel will affect your final destination, so start a regular exercise regimen today for a better quality of life tomorrow.” Your Medical Home Maintaining a relationship with your medical provider can help you stay on schedule for potentially lifesaving health screenings. Your medical provider can help recognize symptoms of developing conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and mental health concerns. “Seeing a physician established in adult medicine is important because we can detect conditions in their earliest stages, when they are most treatable,” says Catherine Coles, M.D., internal medicine physician on the medical staff at Davis Hospital. “Encouraging women to embrace health — body, mind and spirit — can help prevent or remedy many chronic diseases.” Add Some WOW to Your Life At Davis Hospital and Medical Center, a specialized exercise program can help women get back on track and stay physically active. The Women of Wellness (WOW) program offers six weeks of health-driven exercise and support. Each WOW participant attends weekly classes, weighs in periodically and meets with an instructor one on one. WOW women can create their own personal weight loss goals while having fun in exercise classes, such as Zumba® or yoga. These classes offer various challenges throughout the six weeks to provide motivation and also offer group support to help with individual goals and struggles. At the end of the WOW program, participants will have learned six varying workout routines they can continue at home. To sign up for a Zumba or yoga class, visit davishospital.com.

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