January, 2019

Tips for Having a Healthy and Safe Winter Season

Sunday, January 20th, 2019

The winter season is here, and with it comes cold weather and school break. Whether you are traveling somewhere during this time of year or staying home, you should take some basic precautions to stay safe this season.

Flu Season

Since flu season is here and in full force, you can take some extra steps to help prevent yourself from getting sick. Wash your hands after sneezing or coughing, even if you did so in your elbow. You should carry hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes with you for quick ways to clean your hands and surfaces. Also, try refraining from touching your face if you come in contact with unclean surfaces.

In addition to good hygiene, maintaining a healthy diet and frequent exercise will help boost your immune system. You should make it a priority to get the right amount of sleep to give your body time to rest and recover. If you do catch the flu this season, be sure to contact a medical professional right away to get proper treatment.

Outdoor Safety

If you don’t live in an area where it snows, you might be traveling elsewhere to experience the winter activities. It is important to wear proper layers when going outside in cold temperatures. If you plan on participating in activities like sledding or skiing, make sure to wear gloves and boots. While you are having fun and getting your heart rate up, don’t forget to stay hydrated and eat. It’s important to get the right nutrients when partaking in physical activities such as snowboarding or trekking through the snow. (more…)

Ways to Avoid Catching the Flu this Season

Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

As you might have heard, flu season is among us. You might not have caught the flu for the last few years, but even the best of us aren’t always immune. Catching the flu can lead to missing days or weeks of work, and possibly spreading it to your coworkers or family. For those with serious health conditions, getting the flu can mean more serious consequences. We can all do our part to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of any illnesses.

Get Vaccinated

Experts say that getting the flu shot is the single best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu. Getting the shot early in the fall is best. The flu shot is meant to prevent you from contracting what experts believe to be most widespread that season. There are different types of shots you can get, and the health clinic you receive it from will have the information to help you differentiate between them.

Germ Prevention

Avoiding people who have the flu is not an easy task, so it's best to come prepared when going out in public spaces. Often, a sick person will cough or sneeze in the open, which ejects their germs onto nearby spaces. These germs can be on anything you encounter and make their way onto you when you touch your face. There are plenty of easy ways to help prevent these germs from getting into your system.

·         Make it a habit to frequently wash your hands after you touch other people or surfaces.

·         Try to avoid touching your face if you have not washed your hands after touching someone else or a public surface.

·         Carry a hand sanitizer for easy disinfection when washing your hands isn’t an option.

·         Keep disinfectant wipes on hand to wipe down surfaces that might be dirty. (more…)

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