May is Women’s Health Month and an expert in Dallas County shares ways to keep a good balance.

Community Health Educator Natalie Peters reveals that women are susceptible to specific health conditions, such as osteoporosis, thyroid disease, arthritis, breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio that heart disease is the leading cause of death to women with warning signs being chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue. Besides eating a healthy diet and staying physically active, Peters names ways for women to maintain a thriving lifestyle.

“Women should also be sure to keep up with their yearly physicals and reach out to their providers if they’re experiencing any concerning medical symptoms by these appointments. And then some medical screening tests that women should routinely receive include bone density screenings, pap smears, mammograms, colonoscopies, skin cancer screenings, and then heart health screenings.”

Peters suggests for women to speak with a health care professional before going through any kind of procedure.