office exercises for woking women

Today a large number of women are managing both home and office. Women have created mark in all spheres of work and contributing towards nation building alongside men. happy-young-woman

Recent studies and trends suggests that health of women needs more attention and women need to take better care of their health that starts from lifestyle, nutrition, stress and work life balance.

HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN

Changing health conditions of women put women almost at equal risk with men for heart related diseases today, especially among the urban women and working women.

Today especially the younger generation of women in the age group till 40 years is moving in a faster paced work and social life and it is impacting their health. A recent study unfolds some alarming information about health of women in India. 3 out of 5 women are at the risk of developing Cardiovascular Diseases and a large number of them are within the age group of up to 40 years.

The major reasons for this alarming situation are

Overweight and Obesity is spreading like an epidemic and this is something women can control. Discipline in food habit, balancing nutrition and regular exercising is something that needs to be done. It is important to quit smoking as soon as possible and also reduce alcohol intake or stop it. Proper diet and balanced nutrition is something that is very important for good health.
Most women are suffering from low level of Good Cholesterol or HDL cholesterol. Healthy and High level of HDL helps in reducing chances of heart diseases. It is important to keep a check at cholesterol levels and be in touch with cardiologist and get required tests done as prescribed and know the condition of the heart before it is late.
Lifestyle diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, insomnia needs to be well managed. Any other diseases like thyroid, gastrointestinal diseases etc should be treated under proper medical guidance. Health conditions should not be ignored and it is important to get treatment done by specialist doctors. Self medication needs to be avoided and it is important to follow medical prescription.

BREAST CANCER

After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second biggest reason for death in women suffering from cancer. Regular self check up and on observation of something that is common symptom or abnormal visit to specialist doctor should not be delayed.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

It is a major disease among women. Earlier it was common with aged women, but now it has started showing it’s symptoms at earlier age. Well balanced diet and regular work out is important.

DEPRESSION

Depression is more common in women than men. In today’s highly competitive work and demanding social life depression is showing its impact among more number of women. Depression not only impacts work and social life but also open people exposed to many health conditions that can turn alarming.

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

These diseases include Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis. There are many more diseases in the list of autoimmune disease. This is condition where the immune system attacks the body and destroys tissues in the body.

It is important for women to keep regular track of health conditions and get medical tests done as per prescription and taking medicines properly. A balanced diet and regular workout to keep body weight under control.

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Article Inspiration and Information Credit:

http://www.business-standard.com/article/sponsored-content/study-reveals-that-3-in-5-women-in-india-are-at-high-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-as-early-as-35-years-of-age-114092900800_1.html

http://www.webmd.com/women/features/5-top-female-health-concern?page=5

http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/3-in-5-women-in-india-are-at-high-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-saffolalife-study-114100100021_1.html

Article for Benefit of People on Women’s Day 2016

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Reaching office in time, sticking to your computer and leaving work late hardly leaves time for exercising to keep you fit and healthy. Exercising, stretching is very important for a good health, a healthy heart and younger you.

Our study has devised some simple work-outs that you can perform at your work station J

Shoulder: Just rotate your shoulder clock-wise and anti clock-wise 5 times. Then move it up and down 5 times.

Neck: Turn your head Right-Left-Up-Down 5 times

Chest: Just push both your arms back and stretch your chest 3 times.

Wrist & Fingers: Extend your hand in front, then hold your fingers with the fingers of the other hand and pull it gently 3 times. Repeat in reverse hands. Stretch your arms and rotate your wrists 5 times, close your fingers tightly and open gently 3 times.

Lower back stretch: Just turn Left and stretch both your arms towards your left. Repeat this with turning Right and arms stretched right. Do it 2 times each side.

Waist and back: Just twist from your waist gently left hold it for 15 secs and Twist Right holding it for 15 secs. 6 repetitions on each side.

Legs & Thighs: Sit tall on your chair. Now stretch your leg straight and resting the other leg in normal sitting position. Hold it for 10 secs. Then repeat it in another leg. This is to be done 3 times each leg.

Arms shaping: Take your full water bottle. Hold it with both hands and stretch out your arms. Pull it up strait, then, pull it above your head and now pull it back for your triceps. Keep your body straight and sit tall. Do it 5 times.

Tummy: Hold your water bottle with both hands and arms stretched. Pull it back and stretch your tummy by sitting tall and straight. Then, come down towards your knee and hold yourself for 5 secs. Repeat 10 times.

Ankles: Rotate your ankles in clock-wise and anti-clock-wise direction 5 times each ankle.

Now take a deep breath, release it gently and just for for a 3 mins walk around your office, floor or station.

Come back to your desk again take a deep breath then release it gently and resume your work

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Do not do these exercises with full stomach, during any kind of medical condition that prohibits work-outs for any part or whole of the body.

Written for Benefit of People by Desun Hospital & Heart Institute

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