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Women's Health: Get Healthy and Be the Best Parent You Can Be

Sometimes the hardest thing to do as a parent is take care of ourselves. We get so busy making sure the kids eat their fruits and vegetables, get to bed on time and get outside for their time to play that we hardly pay attention to what we eat, how much sleep we get and exercise? Who has time for that? Our Women's Health page is here to help bring all the things you need to help keep you running at top shape in one place. Browse around, see what's here, and bookmark this page to keep using our resources.

Get Active

Healthy Eating

Healthy Habits

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The Screenings Debate

A pap smear every year, mammograms at 40. For years it was the tried and true formula, but now the government guidelines are changing. Here's what you need to know, and some of the debate.

New Guidelines for Pap Smears

New Guidelines Explained, at MayoClinic.com

Why New Guidelines are a Good Thing

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Five Reasons to Welcome the New Guidelines

Doctors Divided over New Mammogram Guidelines

Get Active


			One of the great things about starting an exercise routine -- it's something you can do with your kids! For help in getting the whole family running, check out our article "Family Fun Runs," which also has some good links to area resources for 5Ks and other races.

Exericse in No Time

Don't have time for a running routine? Never fear, there are still plenty of ways to fit in some exericse. Check out our article "The Fit Parent" for ideas.

Area Resources

One of the things I really like is yoga. It gets your body and mind fit all at the same time! Check out these places for a start:

Family Yoga, Greensboro

Triad Yoga Studio, Greensboro

Sunrise Yoga Institute, Clemmons

Another great resource is the Y. We've got some good ones in our area:

YWCA High Point

YMCA Northwest NC

Greensboro YMCA

Healthy Eating


			Food is something women think about from the time we're teenagers. Forget about crash diets, here are some ways to focus on overall healthy eating habits.


	Resources			Recipes
	Food Pyramid			12 Snacks for Busy Moms
	Woman's Guide to Healthy Eating			Pregnancy Snacks
	Calorie Needs			Eating Well Easy Dinners
	Women's Nutrition: WebMD			Healthy Dinner Recipes

Healthy Habits


			Eat right and exercise. Seems simple, right? But there's more to being healthy than just those two things. A good night's sleep, healthy habits and taking some time for yourself are all important parts of being a healthy woman.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep: It's just as important for you as it is the kids, here are some tips!

Help Quitting Smoking:

SmokeFree.gov

American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking

Quit Assist

Four Steps to Finding Me Time

Safety Tips


			It's important to be aware of the world around you at all times. Here are some safety tips it doesn't hurt to refresh yourself on once in a while.


	Sunscreen Guide			Travel Safety Tips
	Self Defense Tips

Parenting & Childbirth Classes

parenting classes

We've got lots of great resources in the Piedmont Triad for a variety of women's issues.
Check out our Parenting and Childbirth Class directory for more.