At every stage of your life– teenage, young adulthood, middle age, and senior years — your body is going through important changes. The body you have at 20 is not the body you’ll have at 40. That’s why keeping up with doctors’ appointments and developing healthy habits of exercise, nutrition, and sleep are vital. You need to care for your own physical, mental and emotional health. But you can’t know everything. You’ll need some help and advice along the way. First, find a doctor you can talk to and who you trust. Let them be your first point of contact with any questions about your health or if you have any signs of illness. But for general information such as what to expect during pregnancy, or where to go for local resources, take advantage of the local helplines and reputable internet sites, like this one.
When you put together trusted resources for both information and help, you’ve taken your first steps to a healthy life.
EDUCATION
What should you eat?
Get a nutrition plan designed just for you at Choose My Plate
Want to lose weight? Get in shape?
Questions about your overall health? Visit the Office of Women’s Health (OWH) or call toll free 1-800-994-9662.
Disease, illness and medical questions? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
SERVICES
Find a doctor, clinic or healthcare provider near you. Call MOMS Helpline at 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667). Or visit MOMS Helpline
Find free or low cost sports and exercise classes and programs near you. Indy Parks and Recreation Or call 17.327.7275 or email [email protected].
Find help to quit smoking.Get a personal coach at 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or go to QuitNowIndiana.com
Find food and nutrition assistance near you. Contact Indiana Women Infants and Children (WIC) by phone 1-800-522-0874, email [email protected] or online https://secure.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm Follow on Twitter @IndianaWIC.
Find mental health professionals and addiction counseling near you. Visit https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/2578.htmor call 800-901-1133.