wellness is worth chasing

Dear Friend of Jean Hailes

Why is it that good health matters most when  we don’t have it or when something goes wrong? Women may be better at dealing with health issues than men, but we still wait to see our GP about that niggling pain until everything else in our lives is in order.

At the Foundation we know there are barriers to women living healthy lives. The challenge is to help women to understand the latest health information and how it relates to them so they have the best chance to be healthy as they age.

We are very pleased to announce an increase in funding from the Australian Government. This increase is a very welcome recognition of the innovative work of the Foundation and is an  indication of the Government’s commitment to  improving women’s health in Australia.

I’d also like to congratulate Professor Helena Teede on winning the 2006 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award for outstanding achievements in the  area of science.

We know we have a long way to go in educating women when only four per cent see heart disease as  a health risk when their real risk is fifty per cent.

Disturbingly, two thirds of sudden cardiac deaths occur in women with no previous symptoms. This is because blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes are common, but silent, indicators. Most women wouldn’t know unless they have regular checks, as  for mammograms and Pap tests.

Research shows it’s easier to get fast food than shop at a supermarket. Not surprising when you consider a litre of milk costs more than a litre of cola.Perhaps there is a certain level of ignorance in the general population, and for older women perhaps a fatalistic attitude that it’s too late to make  any  changes.

But it’s not.

Find time to build a relationship with a great GP with whom you are comfortable. Make an appointment to review your health. Your GP is your  partner in the business of keeping you well.

There is no miracle answer that will substitute for good life practices. Wellness is worth chasing and prevention is worth working for.

As one wise woman said a couple of years ago: “Don’t sit there looking for the light at the end of  the  tunnel – go light the damn thing yourself!”

Yours sincerely,
Janet Michelmore, AO
Director.

Janet can be contacted on 1800 151 441.

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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health websites have grown.

Why?

Because our range of health information is growing at such a fast pace, we want you to be  able to access the most relevant information to you in the easiest and quickest way.

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Content updated May 14, 2007