Diseases like heart disease and anemia are increasing among working women, these measures are necessary for prevention.

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's fast-paced world, working women are juggling both home and workplace responsibilities with flying colors. But their health is paying the price for this "superwoman" role.

According to a report, one in five women in India suffers from PCOS, one in three suffers from anemia, and a significant portion of the population is at high risk for heart disease. These are not just statistics, but point to a serious health crisis.

In such a situation, it is important for women to pay more attention to their health, especially if they are juggling both work and home responsibilities. These diseases are mostly lifestyle-related, so avoiding them requires lifestyle modifications (Health Tips for Women). Let's learn more about this.

What are the reasons for these diseases increasing?

• Irregular eating habits – Late nights, lack of time, and convenience are leading to a growing trend of junk food, processed foods, and eating out. Nutritional deficiencies and high calorie intake are a major problem.
• Stress – Between meeting office targets and household responsibilities, stress has become a constant companion. Chronic stress disrupts the body's hormonal balance, which is a major cause of PCOS and heart disease.
• Physical inactivity – Sitting for 8-9 hours continuously due to desk job, not being able to find time for exercise, and lack of physical activity due to fatigue  invites problems like obesity, diabetes and cholesterol .
• Irregular sleep – Not getting enough deep sleep hinders the body's repair process and slows down metabolism.

What to do to avoid these?

Eat a healthy diet

• Make sure to have breakfast – Start the day   with a healthy breakfast rich in protein and fiber .
• Home cooked food- Make it a habit to eat home cooked food.
• Iron and Nutrients – To avoid anemia, increase the amount of green leafy vegetables, beetroot, pulses, and nuts in your diet.
• Keep drinking water – Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is important to maintain a healthy metabolism.

Stay physically active

• Short breaks – Instead of sitting continuously in the office, take a 5-minute break every hour and take a walk.
• Include exercise in your routine – just 30 minutes of brisk walking, yoga, or dance every day can make a big difference in your health.

Learn stress management

• Take "me-time" – Take at least 15-20 minutes a day to just be yourself. Use that time to read a book, listen to music, or meditate.
• Give time to hobbies – do something that makes you happy.

Get enough sleep

• It's crucial to get 7-8 hours of quality sleep daily. Stay away from your mobile phone and laptop an hour before bed.

Regular health check-up

• Get a full body profile check-up at least once a year, including blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin levels, and hormonal tests. Early detection of problems is easier to treat.

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