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WINTER WELLNESS Tips For Staying Healthy During The Cold Months
stress, make nutritious food choices, exercise regularly and avoid alcohol consumption to protect your heart. Stay Hydrated Getting hot and sweaty in the summer is a trigger to drink water, but it is just as important to stay hydrated when it is cold, too. A good goal is to drink about eight glasses of water each day. Mix it up with herbal teas, fruit-infused water or 100% juice. Broth-based soups also count toward your fluid intake! Get Up To Date On Vaccinations Protect yourself from flu and COVID-19 by making sure you’ve received your most recent boosters. For adults 65 and older, or anyone with a chronic health condition, a pneumonia vaccine is also recommended. W m
From catching the flu to suffering from dry and cracked skin, wintertime can take a toll on your body and health. Use these tips to prevent and identify cold-related illness and to stay warm in chilly temperatures. Protect Your Skin The cold outside air and furnace- heated inside air work in tandem to dry out your skin and chap your lips. Use moisturizing soaps to avoid parched skin and rub unscented lotion on your hands and elbows to keep them from becoming cracked. A lip balm will take care of chapped lips, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen when outside. Although often overlooked, you can still receive a sunburn during the winter.
Practice Proper Hygiene With viruses such as the
areas • Staying home if you aren’t feeling well Protect Your Heart According to the American Heart Association, studies show the rate of heart attacks, stroke and other heart-related conditions rises when the temperature drops. Cold weather makes your heart work harder to keep your body warm. Reduce
common cold, RSV, influenza and COVID-19 circulating, it’s important to be vigilant about proper hygiene. Protect yourself by: • Washing your hands with soap and warm water • Sanitizing surfaces frequently • Avoiding the sharing of cups and utensils • Wearing a mask in crowded, indoor
EAP CAN GET YOU THE HELP YOU NEED Find Answers With Health Advocate
issues. Just give them a call, and a Work/Life Specialist can answer questions and help you find resources in your community for:
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers services that are available to all associates even if you’re not enrolled in our health care benefits. Health Advocate, provided by Unum, is our EAP benefits partner, and they can assist you with a wide range of subjects to help you lead a happier, more productive life. A Licensed Professional Counselor can help you with:
• Child care • Elder care • Legal questions • Identity theft • Financial services, debt
management, credit report issues • Reducing your medical/dental bills
• Stress, depression, anxiety • Relationship issues, divorce • Job stress, work conflicts • Family and parenting problems • Anger, grief and loss
These services are available for associates, their spouses or domestic partners, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. Expert support is confidential and available 24/7. For online resources or to connect to your EAP, visit healthadvocate.personaladvantage.com . W m
You can also reach out to a specialist for help with balancing work and life
Wellness Matters 2023
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