Dr Shweta Mahadik Recommends Health Goals That Will Serve You Well In 2021

The year 2020 brought along a pandemic but imparted some much-needed lessons about health and hygiene. From drinking immunity-boosting kadhas to exercising to build resilience, all of us joined a social-distanced journey of taking care of our health. And in 2021, the need for this collective effort needs to continue seems to be the order of the year.

1. What were some major health concerns for women in 2020 & why?

Some of the most common health issues which women generally face are: – Breast cancer – Heart diseases – Osteoporosis – Autoimmune disorders – Thyroid – Diabetes – Hypertension – Gynaecological health issues

Some of the most common health issues which women generally face are: – Breast cancer – Heart diseases – Osteoporosis – Autoimmune disorders – Thyroid – Diabetes – Hypertension – Gynaecological health issues

2. With the pandemic still a reality, what changes implemented in 2020 should become a part of your daily lives?

3. What is the importance of emotional wellness in today’s life?

The importance and need for emotional wellness are multifold: – Helps in being emotionally balanced and stable in challenging conditions; emotionally healthy people can bounce back more quickly than others – Able to identify desires or aims in life, take positive actions that can help to fulfil desires and can make changes to life – Heal from stress, anxiety, depression, affliction, and other health issues like decrease in blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, affect hormonal balance

5. What were some major mental health concerns in 2020?

The major mental health issues that have been globally associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are: – Stress – Anxiety – Depression – Insomnia – Denial – Anger – Fear

6. What are some recommended resolutions for mental health?

Set realistic New Year’s resolutions for your mental health: – Make Time For Self-Care: Brainstorm a list of self-care tasks that make you happy and schedule them as part of your daily routine. This could be structured therapy sessions or regular physical activity or simply an outdoor walk or time with loved ones – Be Kind To Yourself: It can be difficult to adjust and sometimes takes time. Allow yourself to have emotions and forgive yourself for mistakes. You’re here and do the best you can, and that’s what counts