“Women can lower their risk of poor health by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.” — Albert Arteaga, M.D.

REDLANDS, CALIF. —  In the past few decades, medical research primarily involved studies with male participants, as stated by the Cleveland Clinic. This Women’s History Month, it is important to focus on women’s health and take a closer look at their specific health issues.

Women are at a higher risk for heart disease and breast cancer, which are among their top health concerns.

Dr. Albert Arteaga, President of LaSalle Medical Associates, says, “Women can lower their risk of poor health by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.” He endorses the National Institutes of Health‘s (NIH) recommendations for women to follow. They include:

• Set short-term goals to achieve and maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.
• Try to be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days of the week.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Choose foods that are low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
• Pick whole grains and lean sources of protein and dairy products.
• Practice all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Women face a range of health concerns throughout their lives. Some of these include premenstrual syndrome (PMS), birth control, and menopause. Different age groups come with different health problems. However, lifestyle choices play a vital role in mitigating these risks and enabling women to lead the lives they desire.

As the Mayo Clinic puts it: “Irrespective of your age, healthy lifestyle choices can significantly lower your health risks and help you live the life you want.”

In 1993, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) began to require the inclusion of women and racial and ethnic minorities in the clinical research studies it funds. Before that time, clinical trials often excluded those populations.

Since 2016, NIH policy now states that “Sex is a biological variable that must be considered in the design of clinical trials, right from the start.”

As research has continued, two lifestyle factors have emerged as important to women’s health: diet and exercise. The NIH’s National Institute on Aging says that taking a consistent approach to healthy diet and exercise choices can do much to ensure a healthier tomorrow.

“Women who follow these recommendations will enjoy better health in both the short and long term,” says Dr. Arteaga.

For more information go online to lasallemedicalassociates.com.

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Women Deserve the Best Healthcare

“Women can lower their risk of poor health by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.” — Albert Arteaga, M.D.

REDLANDS, CALIF. —  In the past few decades, medical research primarily involved studies with male participants, as stated by the Cleveland Clinic. This Women’s History Month, it is important to focus on women’s health and take a closer look at their specific health issues.

Women are at a higher risk for heart disease and breast cancer, which are among their top health concerns.

Dr. Albert Arteaga, President of LaSalle Medical Associates, says, “Women can lower their risk of poor health by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen.” He endorses the National Institutes of Health‘s (NIH) recommendations for women to follow. They include:

• Set short-term goals to achieve and maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.
• Try to be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days of the week.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Choose foods that are low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
• Pick whole grains and lean sources of protein and dairy products.
• Practice all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Women face a range of health concerns throughout their lives. Some of these include premenstrual syndrome (PMS), birth control, and menopause. Different age groups come with different health problems. However, lifestyle choices play a vital role in mitigating these risks and enabling women to lead the lives they desire.

As the Mayo Clinic puts it: “Irrespective of your age, healthy lifestyle choices can significantly lower your health risks and help you live the life you want.” The NIH’s National Institute on Aging says that taking a consistent approach to healthy diet and exercise choices can do much to ensure a healthier tomorrow.

“Women who follow the NIH recommendations will enjoy better health in both the short and long term,” says Dr. Arteaga.

For more information go online to lasallemedicalassociates.com.

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About LaSalle Medical Associates

LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. is one of the largest independent and Latino-owned healthcare companies in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The corporate office is in Redlands.

LaSalle is also an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of independently contracted doctors, hospitals, and clinics, delivering high-quality patient care to over 350,000 patients in Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Riverside, San Bernardino and Tulare counties.