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HEALTH
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Elite Health Tips

For Women

By Deoye Falade

Happy Women’s Month everyone! It’s that time to
celebrate womanhood once again, and to show
appreciation for women with an article on how they
can stay healthy.

That said, consider this as a cheat sheet on healthy
living so keeping a few of these tips in mind will help
you stay in good health whilst you enjoy the best of
what life’s got to offer:

1. Chill the stress out

Yes, you’ve heard it before but when considering
how women seem to endlessly juggle all they have
on their plate (which is a lot), special care must be
taken. Stress, when left unaddressed can have
significant health implications ranging from infertility
to higher risks of depression, anxiety, and heart
disease. Find a healthy stress-reduction method that
works for you and stick with it.

2. Watch the calcium

Yeah, adults over 30 need more calcium but don’t
push it. Too much-absorbed calcium can increase
the risk of kidney stones and even heart disease.
If you’re under 50, keep the needle on 1,000
milligrams per day. As for older women, getting
1,200 milligrams per day – mainly through diet
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