It is a fast world and it is our health that bears the maximum brunt of things. Understanding your body and taking care of it is as much important as taking care of your family and job. So check out these quick health tips for women and greet a fitter you every day.

What’s your Body Composition?

Even though most women have a normal BMI (19 to 25) they still carry excessive body fat. All you need to do to check your body composition is with bioelectric impedance analysis that is available in many gyms and doctors clinics. It is one of the most important fitness tips for women.

Women and Cancer Risk

Breast cancer is one of the health risks that women have other than other Cancers that can attack your body. The American Cancer Society’s Great American Health Check simply asks some questions about your personal and family health and recommends a number of screening tests. Also it has great health tips to reduce health risks for women. So a good check out!

Is your heart in shape?

Only few of us know our desired pulse rate. The lower the number the better is the heart functioning. To get the number, take your pulse when you are completely relaxed. Now measure the number of beats in 10 seconds and then multiply by six. Your number should fall between 60-80 or even lower if you are athletic.

Calcium to Keep Osteoporosis at Bay

Women need calcium the most. And the body absorbs calcium best that is directly coming from food rather than the supplements. Along with Vitamin D a cup of milk will significantly reduce your risk of Osteoporosis attacking your body.

A Dose of Antioxidants with Tea

What’s your favorite tea type…green, black or white? Well all of them are packed with antioxidants. However, green tea has an added advantage with being high on a chemical called EGCG, one of the most potent anticancer compounds ever found. So, the next time for a refresh dose go the Tea way!

The Essential Breakfast

Yes, really getting tired of saying breakfast is the most essential meal of the day. And now even research shows that morning breakfast eaters tend to eat less fat and cholesterol and more fiber throughout the day and have healthier body weights.

Grab that Sunscreen

Sunscreens are just not about the sunburn. Protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Check this article on selecting the right sunscreen for you .

Exercise and Yoga

Yoga helps fight extra poundage by supporting endocrine and thyroid function as well as lowering cortisol, a stress hormone that leads to weight gain around the middle. So go for the different types of yoga and reenergize yourself.

Do away with Gadgets

We all live in a gadget world. But at least 1 hour before you go to sleep, say good night to your laptop, TV and other gadgets. The glowing screens emit a blue light that keeps you up by suppressing melatonin, a hormone that regulates your body clock.

HPV Vaccine

This vaccine is very effective against four virus strains including two viruses that cause cervical cancer. This vaccine works best for women between 9 to 26 years of age.