Test your knowledge about women’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions.
True or False?
1) A woman’s bone density begins to decrease after age 50.
2) The risk of heart disease is six times higher for women with diabetes.
3) Post-menopausal women need to increase their calcium intake.
4) Women are less likely to suffer mental health issues than men.
5) Regular exercise can reduce your risk of breast cancer.
6) Older women are more likely to develop breast cancer.
Answers
1) False. The actual age is 30 unless women start to exercise regularly and eat healthy.
2) True. Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress and exercise can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes
3) True. After menopause, women require more calcium and Vitamin D in their diet.
4) False. Women are 40 percent more likely to have a mental health issue.
5) True. Studies show that exercise reduces the risk, especially after menopause.
6) True. Breast cancer is more common in women older than 55.
Sources: University of Rochester Medical Center, oasisplan.com