Our health is our wealth and it's never too late to focus on our wellbeing

Did you catch Rebel Wilson in the exclusive 100 Women interview with the BBC to reflect on what it means to be the "funny, fat girl", why she went on a "year of health" during the pandemic and decided to speak openly about her fertility struggles.

It's a great conversation with Rebel Wilson, watched by almost 2 million people so check it out!


 


Importance of women's health and wellbeing

Many leaders have reinforced the importance of women's health and wellbeing.

Here are six important and inspiring quotes from women leaders to remind us about the importance of our health and wellbeing.

 

“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.”

Michelle Obama  

 

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."

Mahatma Gandhi

 

“A woman’s health is her capital.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe

 

“Women’s health needs to be front and center – it often isn’t, but it needs to be.”

Cynthia Nixon

 

“I’m interested in women’s health because I’m a woman. I’d be a darn fool not to be on my own side.”

Maya Angelou

 

"Happiness is the highest form of health."

Dalai Lama

 


Making good health your mantra

Are you looking after your health enough?

Can you be doing more to ensure longevity of life?

Just remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life.

 

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