Home › National Women's Health Week is in May
National Women's Health Week is in May
It’s that time again.. “Your Time.” National Women’s Health Week will be celebrated beginning Mother’s Day, May 8th through May 14th. It’s important to raise awareness about women’s health to remind women to "yes" to good health. Women are often times the sole caregiver for their families. Research says that when women take care of themselves, the health of their family improves. Women, spend some time for you today and say “Yes to Good Health!”
Health Fact: By age 20, most women will have acquired most of their bone mass, only to lose it at menopause. This increases the risk of osteoporosis. Reduce your risk of osteoporosis by doing weight-bearing exercises and getting the recommended daily allowances of calcium. Remember, milk does a body good!
Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium for Women:
Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg
Age 19 - 50 years: 1000 mg
Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg