The holidays are a great time to gather with friends and family, enjoy your favorite foods and celebrate life. However, it is important to practice good health and safety during this time as it is easy to stray from your normal habits and easy to get sick due to stress, always on-the-go and being around more people than usual.
- Wash your hands often
- This is one of the easiest things you can do to help prevent getting sick and keeping the germs away.
- Stay warm
- Cold temperatures can be dangerous, especially to children and the elderly, so make sure you wear the appropriate layers when the temperatures start to drop.
- Manage stress
- The holidays shouldn't be a stressful time, although many of us feel the emotion, physical and financial stress this time of year. Keep your work, family and play life balanced, keep a positive outlook and keep your commitments and spending in check. This will keep a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season for you and your loved ones.
- Travel safely
- With so much travel and running around that happens this time of year, make sure you take extra precautions to not drink and drive, buckle your seat belts and obey the speed limit.
- Get your check-ups
- Schedule your check-ups with your doctor during this time of year so you know that you are healthy and aren't battling and illnesses during the holidays. This is also a good time to get your flu shot and any other vaccinations you may need.
- Handle and prepare food safely
- To keep you and your loved ones free from food-related illnesses, wash your hands, foods and surfaces often, don't cross contaminate fruits and vegetables with raw meat and cooks foods at the proper temperature.
- Eat healthy and be active
- With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the holidays the healthy way. Try to limit the salty and sugary foods and find a fun activity that keeps you moving and active during the holidays. Get your kids and family involved, so everyone has a healthy and happy holiday season.
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