The steep personal toll they could pay when they deprioritize their health
By Dr. Lisa Saul,
National Medical Director of Women’s Health at UnitedHealthcare
If you’ve ever scheduled your child’s checkup before your own, you’re not alone. Women often shoulder the health responsibilities of the entire household — managing pediatric visits, tracking prescriptions for aging parents, and juggling the needs of those around them. But here’s the catch: when women consistently put themselves last, they usually put their own health on the back burner.
