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When you were in school, you would have ignored cough and tolerated the cold because studies took precedence above all else. When you began working, your office chair hurt your back, but you seldom paid attention. As you packed your child’s bag in the morning, your arm felt numb. Stop; don’t let this be another life stage when you give your health the second priority.
Your health should come first, every time. Your hectic schedules and exhausting lifestyle can take a toll on your health someday. Lifestyle diseases are on the rise, and conditions like coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer are becoming all too common. They are no longer diseases of old age, rather a bane of our lifestyles.
Lifestyle Diseases In Women
The statistics are alarming, especially when it comes to women. In India, cervical cancer claims one victim every 8 minutes, and approximately half the women diagnosed with breast cancer succumb to it1. Hectic schedules, high-stress environment, poor diet and exercise habits are leading factors that contribute to the rise of lifestyle-related ailments. Women are so focussed on nurturing all those around them, they tend to ignore their own health until it is too late.
Make Health A Priority
It is time to start taking care of yourself. Embrace the beautiful life you’ve been given and strive to make the most out of it. You don’t have to take drastic measures; simple steps like maintaining a proper diet and exercising regularly will make a huge difference. Carve out some time for yourself every day to release the day’s tensions.
Above all, it is important to realize that none of us are guaranteed immunity from a lifestyle disease in today’s day and age. Take necessary precautions such as going for regular screenings. Make sure you are financially equipped to fight an unfortunate circumstance that comes your way, with the Max Life Cancer Insurance Plan.
Reference:
1. *http://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/cancer-cases-shoot-up-by-33-in-a-decade-study/story-z3aGjNqb16d1m4JRRYroBJ.html
2. http://www.cancerindia.org.in/cp/index.php/know-about-cancer/statistics
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2. This information is provided for general knowledge only. Kindly consult your doctor/physician for any specific queries.
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