Colgate Total® Encourages Women to Take Charge of Their Health During National Women's Health Week

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May 07, 2015, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Simple changes to your daily routine can help improve your overall health. During National Women's Health Week, which runs from May 10 through May 16, Colgate Total® is encouraging women to take charge of their health one small step at a time.

One of the most overlooked small steps women can take to help improve their overall health is better oral care habits. A small change like switching to a Colgate Total® regimen with Colgate Total®'s New Gum Health Mouthwash can provide advanced gum protection for 45% stronger, healthier gums.*

To inspire women to lead a healthier lifestyle, Colgate recommends women follow these small steps provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health:

Visit a doctor or nurse to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings. Schedule your annual well-woman visit on National Women's Checkup Day, Monday, May 11. Use this time to discuss your health goals, concerns or questions.
Get active. Try to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. Walk or bike to work or park your car further away from your destination.
Eat healthy. Making healthier food choices can be as simple as using a smaller plate at meals to help control portions or choosing water instead of soda and other sugary drinks.
Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress. Try and set aside at least 15 minutes each day in your busy schedule to do something for yourself.
Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, texting while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.

"Taking care of your oral health can potentially lead to better overall health," said Philip Durocher, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Oral Care Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. "Each product within the Colgate Total® portfolio has a formula that helps improve the health of your mouth, whether through bacterial protection or anticavity protection or both, to make you confident you are taking better control of your oral care."

For more information on the Colgate Total® portfolio of products, visit www.colgatetotal.com. Help spread the word about the importance of women taking charge of their health on social media using #NWHW. For more information on National Women's Health Week, visit www.womenshealth.gov.

* Vs. regular, fluoride toothpaste 12 hours after brushing

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet, Hill's Prescription Diet and Hill's Ideal Balance. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate's global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™, please visit colgatebsbf.com.

About Colgate Total^® Products
The Colgate Total® line features a broad portfolio of products that provide a range of oral care benefits. Each product has a formula that helps improve the health of your mouth, to make you confident you are taking better control of your oral care. Colgate Total® toothpaste has an antibacterial formula clinically proven to actively fight plaque germs for 12 hours. It is the only toothpaste both approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)* and accepted by the American Dental Association to fight plaque and gingivitis. Colgate Total® toothpaste also is the number-one toothpaste recommended most by dentists and hygienists.

*Colgate Total® toothpaste is approved through the New Drug Application process to help prevent plaque, gingivitis and cavities. Not approved for the prevention or treatment of serious gum disease or other diseases

About National Women's Health Week
National Women's Health Week is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health (OWH). The 16th annual observance kicks off on Mother's Day, May 10 and is celebrated until May 16, 2015. National Women's Health Week is a time to encourage women to make their health a priority. It also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to live healthier, happier lives at every age.

SOURCE Colgate-Palmolive