From May 9-15th 2010, government and health organizations around the country will be empowering women to reclaim their health through various workshops, programs, and initiatives designed to educate women regarding health concerns primarily affecting their peer group. Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), National Women’s Health Week strives to bring awareness to the necessity and importance of not only elevating the health standards of women across the country, but making the health concerns of women a top priority.

The theme of this year’s initiative is ‘It’s Your Time’. Encouraging women to take simple steps for a healthier and more abundant life, NWHW suggests these 5 basic rules of thumb when taking charge of your health: