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Rising Health Costs Prompt Women to Neglect Health

Date:12/2/2008

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Hispanic women were most likely to have skipped health care in the past year (58%) versus white (43%) or African American (42%) women.

In addition, more than 40% of women report their health has declined over the past five years and the most common reasons given for this were stress and weight gain.

"Long-term stress and weight gain can significantly increase women's risk for other health problems," said Battaglino Cahill. "Women need help in managing stress and part of that equation is good nutrition and regular exercise. There are many simple, no-cost steps they can take to manage stress including eating better, exercising, deep breathing, meditation and organizing and prioritizing activities."

As part of their ongoing commitment to women's health and wellness, NWHRC has created anonline wellness center featuring tips and advice that address some of the key issues revealed in the survey, www.healthywomen.org/wellness.

Women are at Ease with Aging

The survey also sought to understand women's attitudes towards aging, their perceptions about aging healthfully, and the steps they are taking to ensure their health as they grow older. An encouraging outcome of the survey is that women tend to have positive feelings toward aging and more commonly view it as an adventure and an opportunity versus a struggle or something to be depressed about. They tend to be inspired by others who also have positive attitudes and stay active as they grow older.

Tina Turner is the celebrity over the age of 50 that women admire most. She was selected by twice the margin of their next top choices - Sophia Loren and Diane Keaton.
These celebrities inspired them in terms of overall health
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