'Women must take charge of their bodies'

Women and men share many similar health problems, but women also have their own health issues, which deserve special consideration.

It is essential that women take charge of their own bodies and that they comprehend how they can maximize their personal health and fitness. It is also helpful that men understand and are supportive of the health concerns of the women.

Women can have problems such as eating disorders, stress, alcoholism, addiction, and depression, but there are solutions such as good nutrition, heart health, and exercise. It is important that a woman maintains her optimum weight. If a woman's waist size measures more than 35 inches (89 cm), she is more likely to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Eating sensible meals, eliminating after- dinner snacks, and making exercise a part of daily life are significant ways to help control weight and lower the risk of a long list of health problems.

Dr Mickey Mehta is a Corporate Life Coach / Global Leading Holistic Health Guru.