The Seasons of A Woman's Life:
Summer: Ages 36 to 50

Top health priorities for women ages 36-50:

This age group could be referred to as the transitional age when your body, interests, responsibilities, and lifestyles begin to change.

Good health habits avoiding tobacco, eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and obtaining routine medical care remain of utmost importance to help you avoid chronic, debilitating illnesses as you age.

There are many conditions that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions that may be of concern for the Summer age group.

If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Women's Health Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that subhead.

The top health priorities for the Summer age group are:

Don't smoke, abuse alcohol or other drugs Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Practice safe sex Manage the stress in your life Protect your skin from the sun Recognize gynecologic symptoms Examine your breasts every month Have an annual Pap test and pelvic examination