Healthy Women Today Newsletter

The 10th annual National Women's Health Week is from May 10 - May 16, 2009. National Women's Health Week is a weeklong health observance that empowers women to make their health a top priority. Find events in your area and register your organization's healthy activity. After registering your activity, be sure to place your order for free materials by May 20th.

		Learn more about National Women's Health Week.
		Send a free save-the-date e-card.

The Woman Activity Tracker is a program designed to help you be physically active all year long! Set personal goals, earn virtual awards, and interact with a community of women just like you!

A special feature of the Woman Activity Tracker is the Woman Challenge, which starts May 10, 2009! Take the Woman Challenge Pledge, your commitment to 8 weeks of setting and meeting personal physical activity goals. Earn 8 virtual trophies in 8 weeks and receive a certificate of completion!

		Sign up today!
		Learn more about The Woman Challenge.

Financial Stress and Mental Health

With increasing economic troubles piled on to the rigors of daily life, more and more Americans are experiencing the symptoms of stress. Stress can appear in many different forms including headache, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating, short temper, upset stomach, job dissatisfaction, low morale, depression, and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are serious health conditions that an be treated.

If you or someone you love is experiencing signs or symptoms of depression or anxiety, you are not alone. These are common reactions to stress, and there are coping techniques and resources available to help manage it.

Learn more about mental health.

Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Life

Looking to pass on some tips for a healthy breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day? Try these recipes from Fruits & Veggies Matter.

• Broccoli fritatta
• Black and blueberry smoothie
• Sweet potato pancakes
• Pomegranate and banana salad

Get more recipes from Fruits & Veggies Matter.

Health News Headlines

• Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
• Traveling for Treatment
• Obama Administration Announces New HIV Campaign
• New National Online Resource Provides Practical Advice and Hope for People Dealing with Emotional Health Issues Related to Financial Stress
• HHS Calls Attention to Increasing Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women and Girls

Get more news.

Health Observances

• National Women's Health Week (May 10-16)
• National Women's Checkup Day (May 11)
• Lupus Awareness Month
• Lyme Disease Awareness Month
• Mental Health Month

Keep track of upcoming health observances.

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Illnesses and Disabilities Can Be Tough on Girls

Having a daughter with an illness or disability can be tough for everyone in the family. Our updated Illness and Disability section has information to help. Your daughter can find:

• Tips to boost self-esteem
• Ways to be active
• Tips for getting along with family, friends, and classmates
• Ways to talk to doctors
• And more

Read about illnesses and disabilities.

Growing Great Girls

Get up-to-the-moment articles and links to information on the issues you're most concerned with as a parent.

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Girlshealth.gov Now on Twitter!

Want daily updates of what we're doing at girlshealth.gov? Check out our Twitter page and pass it on to the girls in your life!

Check out girlshealth.gov's Twitter page.

National Lupus Awareness Campaign

Together with the Ad Council, the Office on Women’s Health has officially launched the Lupus Awareness campaign. The campaign encourages women to visit http://www.couldihavelupus.gov or call 1-800-994-9662 to learn more about this disease and its symptoms, and to get local resources. Women can also upload their personal stories, post comments, and create a much-needed communal dialogue about lupus.

Learn more about the National Lupus Awareness campaign.

Womenshealth.gov Now on Twitter!

Want daily updates of what we're doing at womenshealth.gov? Check out our Twitter page and pass it on to other Twitter followers!

Check out womenshealth.gov's Twitter page.

New Book Available Now!

The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages is available to order online and in bookstores nationwide. From the nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers a broad range of health topics affecting women of all ages.

Order your copy.

Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight

Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on their web site. May's spotlight is National Women’s Health Week.

Learn more about National Women’s Health Week.