With that goal in mind, Taras recommends these tips from the U. S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention:
Get checkups. Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services. Exams and screenings can help find problems early, when the chances for treatment and cure are better. And vaccinations are important for adults, too
Ask your physician what vaccinations and tests you should get based on your age, lifestyle, medical history, and family health history, Taras said in a news release from Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Eat a healthy diet. Make healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.
Move more, sit less. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week.
Rethink your drink. Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce calories and stay safe.
Wash hands often to avoid spreading germs and getting sick. Keeping hands clean is one of the most significant steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, Taras said in the release.
By simply washing your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds, youre reducing your exposure to harmful pathogens that can make you ill. If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product. The key thing to remember is that clean hands do save lives.
Get enough sleep. Adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night.
Manage stress. Keep a check on over-commitment and over-spending. By balancing work, home, and social commitments, you can keep a more relaxed and positive view.
Be smoke-free. If youre ready to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free counseling.
Be sun safe. Wear layered clothes and apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15.
Brush your teeth. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Visit silvercross.org.
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