• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • 0 items$0.00
Brittinie Wick
  • EBooks
  • Fitness App
  • Success Stories
    • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • 0 items$0.00
Brittinie Wick

Brittinie Wick

Health and Fitness Coach

  • EBooks
  • Fitness App
  • Success Stories
    • Testimonials
  • Contact

Blog    Lifestyle

5 Health Risks for Women & What You Can Do About Them

Brittinie Wick
March 8, 2021

A woman’s body is pretty amazing. In many ways, they are alike but also very different from men’s bodies. 

Different hormones, different reproductive systems and different health risks.

There are certain health conditions that women are at a higher risk of developing. But luckily, there are also preventative measures that you can take.

1. Heart Disease

We often think of men when we think of high rates of heart disease. However, women are just as at risk as men. 

In fact, one in four female deaths in the United States is due to heart disease. You can mitigate this risk by monitoring your blood pressure, cholesterol, and diet. Eat a heart healthy diet and maintain a regular exercise routine. And, of course, DON’T SMOKE!

2. Breast Cancer

While men can get breast cancer as well, there is a notably higher prevalence in women. Breast cancer is also one of the most aggressive cancers and can spread to other organs in the body. 

It is imperative that women manage this risk proactively. Routine self-breast exams, mammograms after a certain age, and annual medical checks with your OB/GYN can help to obtain an early diagnosis, quick treatment, and prevent spreading. 

3. Ovarian and Cervical Cancer

Fortunately, the female reproductive system is one of the few systems in the human body that allows for consistent proactive testing to prevent the development and/or spread of cancer. 

Annual or bi-annual pap smears can identify pre-cancerous cells before they become cancerous. Procedures and technology allow us to remove these cells upon identification. So don’t skip out on your routine visit to the lady doctor!

4. Pregnancy Issues

It is important to maintain routine visits to the OB/GYN during pregnancy. Especially because pre-existing health conditions can increase during pregnancy. Women with asthma, low iron, mental health diagnosis, and diabetes may require additional monitoring and management.

5. Depression and Anxiety

Everyone and anyone is susceptible to mental health issues. 

However, women and men do have different hormonal balances. And women have a higher prevalence of depression than men do. New mothers are also at risk for postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is something that I dealt and deal with. It is important to talk to someone if you are experiencing symptoms. Remember, there is no weakness or shame in struggling with depression or anxiety and seeking help.

When you have a physical ailment, you go to the doctor. The same needs to be done if you have a mental health or emotional ailment – seek medical consultation.

Stay strong and healthy, ladies! If you’re looking to gain confidence, lose weight, and celebrate the feeling of strong and sexy, check out my programs! I’d love to coach you to a healthier and stronger lifestyle!

« Previous Post
Six Simple Ways To Eat Better at Home

About the Author

Brittinie Wick

Related Posts

[jetpack-related-posts]

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

@BrittinieWick_Fitness

Today, I’m officially 8 months part partum. I c Today, I’m officially 8 months part partum.  I came into 2021 with a pretty clear idea of my goals and the direction that I wanted to take with them. I felt like I had to start all over because of my second C-section and losing a lot of my muscle.  Regardless of what happens in two weeks, I’m happy with how I look, I gained back my confidence (yes, i struggle with body image), I’m LOVING my muscle-definition, my strength and endurance has improved drastically... but i am ready for some wine and pizza 😅 and sour patch kids. Remember in your journey: it’s progress over perfection (because Lord knows I cheated 🙈), and to do it for YOU❤️ Don’t stop until you make yourself proud ❤️ #progress #postpartum #postpartumjourney #roadtonpcpittsburgh #bikini #bikinicompetitor #fitness #healthcoach #fitmom
Sheet Pancakes!! If you’re like me and LOVE pean Sheet Pancakes!! If you’re like me and LOVE peanut butter, add a drizzle of @nutsnmore dark chocolate peanut butter (or another delicious flavor) on the top! 🤤use code: BRITTWICK for 10% off‼️ Make sure to save for future reference and to share and tag me!! 
✨
Want weekly recipes (and so much more!) emailed to you that will NOT be shared on social media? Sign up for my VIP Membership‼️ www.brittiniewick.com/vip-group 
#healthy #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #nutrition #nutritionist #healthcoach #muffins #recipe #healthyrecipe #wickitintoshape
Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 building y Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 building your upper body gives you the appearance of a smaller waist, so here’s some of the shoulder exercises that I personally do!Using the stackable resistance bands, you can make it as challenging as you’d like, and the door anchor creates a lot of options for exercises! #workout #exercises #athomeworkouts #shoulders #fitnesscoach #resistancebands #bikiniworkout #npcbikinicompetitor #npcbikini
Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are j Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are just SOME leg exercises that I personally do! Using my stackable bands, you can make it as challenging as you like, and the door anchor allows for a variety of different options!💪🏼! #workout #exercises #bikinicompetitor #bikiniworkout #athomeworkouts #legs #legworkout #bootybuilding #bootygains #fitnesscoach #resistancebands #bikiniworkout #wickitintoshape
Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are j Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are just SOME booty 🍑 exercises that I personally do! Y’all know it’s one of my favorites to workout 😏- so many different exercises! Using my booty band will make it challenging because it forces your knees to be pushed out... add a toddler for additional resistance 😅! #workout #exercises #bikinicompetitor #bikiniworkout #athomeworkouts #booty #bootyworkout  #humpday #bootybuilding #bootygains #fitnesscoach #resistancebands #bikiniworkout #wickitintoshape #nobodyrappedaboutasmallbutt
Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are a Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 Here are a lot of the back exercises that I personally do! Back is one of my favorites to workout- so many different exercises! Using the stackable resistance bands, you can make it as challenging as you’d like, and the door anchor creates a lot of options for exercises! #workout #exercises #athomeworkouts #back #backworkout #fitnesscoach #resistancebands #bikiniworkout
Bikini-Week At-Home Series 👙💪🏼 since it’s Monday and international chest day, here’s chest and bicep exercises! Using the stackable resistance bands, you can make it as challenging as you’d like, and the door anchor creates a lot of options for exercises! #workout #exercises #athomeworkouts #chest #biceps #fitnesscoach #resistancebands #bikiniworkout
Grain-Free Banana Nut Muffins 🍌yields 12 muffin Grain-Free Banana Nut Muffins 🍌yields 12 muffins! If you’re like me and LOVE bananas and peanut butter, add a drizzle of @nutsnmore dark chocolate peanut butter (or another delicious flavor) on the top! 🤤use code: BRITTWICK for 10% off‼️ Make sure to save for future reference and to share and tag me!! 
✨
Want weekly recipes (and so much more!) emailed to you that will NOT be shared on social media? Sign up for my VIP Membership‼️ www.brittiniewick.com/vip-group 
#healthy #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #nutrition #nutritionist #healthcoach #muffins #recipe #healthyrecipe #wickitintoshape

Footer

  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop

  • EBooks
  • Fitness App
  • Success Stories
  • Contact

© 2021 · Brittinie Wick · All Rights Reserved · Terms and Conditions · Website Design by Ali Lapidus