In the context of the World Health Day, which is marked annually on April 7, the Women’s Commission of the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova organized an information activity with the generic name “All about your health”. The event brought together over 300 trade unionist women, representatives of the national-branch trade union centers.
Lilia Franț, vice-president of the CNSM, mentioned that this meeting is a continuation of the information activities carried out by the Women’s Commission of the CNSM, the topic addressed being a priority in the activities promoted by the National Confederation of Trade Unions from Moldova at all levels. She specified that the activity is a good opportunity to sensitize women, society and decision-makers on the importance of disease prevention measures and to draw everyone’s attention to the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle.
For her part, Angela Otean, the president of the Women’s Commission of the CNSM, mentioned that topics related to women’s health are permanently in the sights of the organization she leads. Specialists in the fields of health, psychology and nutrition were invited to the event.
Galina Tomas, doctor of medical sciences, nutritionist, mentioned that, in order to prevent diseases, we need to do medical investigations at least once every six months, and people who are overweight have a higher risk of developing certain diseases.
“Extra pounds are not about food, it’s about our attitude towards ourselves. We can eat in the ideal way, but when we don’t manage our thoughts and emotions correctly, women will add kilos”, emphasized Galina Tomas.
She warned that, for the prevention of some diseases, we need to drink at least two liters of water a day, because our body is 70% water. We must exercise a lot, sleep enough, that is, we must go to bed no later than 10 p.m.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in Europe, as well as in most countries of the world, and are responsible for approximately half of all deaths, Eleonora Vataman, cardiologist, doctor of medicine, said at the event. Cardiovascular disease kills more people than all cancers combined, with a higher percentage among women (55% of deaths) than among men (45% of deaths).
Cardiovascular disease is also a major cause of disability and reduced quality of life. However, the specialist emphasized, cardiovascular diseases can be completely prevented. The World Health Organization estimates that maintaining blood pressure within normal limits, reducing obesity, smoking and total cholesterol in the population will reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease by more than half.
Medical investigations are needed at least once every six months
The medical doctor explained that atherosclerosis is the main cause of myocardial infarction, stroke, and sudden death.
“Atherosclerosis is a slow, silent process that develops throughout life in people who have cardiovascular risk factors and are not genetically protected against them. Myocardial infarction is characterized by the appearance of a violent pain in the sternum region, which radiates to the left arm, in the neck region, is accompanied by general weakness, and sometimes – by the loss of consciousness”, detailed Eleonora Vataman.
Cardiovascular diseases can be prevented
The European Society of Cardiology recommends that to prevent cardiovascular diseases, we need to reach some target values. These are zero cigarettes, brisk walking three kilometers a day or at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activities, five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, systolic blood pressure below 140 mm/Hg, total cholesterol below 5 mmol/l, cholesterol LDL below 3 mmol/l, zero excess weight and no diabetes.
“A diet for the normalization of blood pressure, which is an increased one, involves fruits, vegetables, dairy products with a low percentage of fat, as little salt as possible in food, physical activities,” added the medical doctor.
How we optimize well-being at work
Viorica Ursu, psychologist and psychotherapist, mentioned that we can improve our mental health at work if we follow a few simple tips. Thus, specialists recommend planning short breaks throughout the day. We will be more efficient at work if we take a 10-minute break every two hours of work.
“At the end of each day, it’s good to set our priorities for the next day. Be realistic about your priority list, analyze how much time each task takes. Learn to manage your time. Do the important and urgent things first and the unimportant and non-urgent tasks last. Start with something that comes easiest to you. Choose the step that promises quick success first. Do more of what has already gone well until you hit the sweet spot. Self care starts now. Well-being comes from the little things”, emphasized the psychologist.
Viorica Ursu urged the women participating in the event to seek the help of specialists, when necessary – whether they are experiencing feelings of fear, panic attacks or a state of sadness that lasts more than two weeks, i.e. depression. There are 40 community mental health centers in the Republic of Moldova, where psychologists, psychotherapists and other specialists work. The services are provided free of charge for people who live in the area of the respective center, without the need for a referral ticket from the family doctor.
At the end of the event, more calm and optimism could be read on the faces of the trade unionists. Life is beautiful and everything depends, to a large extent, on us, on our lifestyle.
2024-04-05 11:47:52
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