Jorce Say goodbye to winter by soaking up the sun and breathing in the fresh spring air.
Now is the best time to start fresh by making good habits that will last all year. Take charge of your health this spring by following these simple tips.
Spring makes you think of a clean slate and a new start. To enjoy the longer days and other changes that come with spring, you and your family need to get back on track and make good decisions.
Try some of these simple ways to get started on your spring health
1. Lessen the stress
Stress has been shown to change how people act and/or how their bodies work. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, give yourself a break and learn how to deal with stress effectively. Some of the best ways to deal with stress are to find support, make social connections, and get a lot of rest.
2. Remain hydrated
It’s easy to forget to drink enough water when you’re having fun in the sun. Remember to limit or limit yourself to a moderate amount of alcohol and to drink a lot of water. Every day, a typical adult should drink at least eight ounce glasses of water.
3. Start getting in shape
In the spring, you should work out every day and spend time outside. Regular exercise is a key part of avoiding heart disease and being overweight. Making physical activity a priority can help you feel better and strengthen your immune system.
4. Get your body checked out
It is important to know about your health if you want to live a healthy life. A physical exam once a year can tell you a lot about your temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and weight. A thorough physical exam can give you a great overall picture of how your health is right now.
5. Get immunized
Get a COVID-19 shot to protect yourself and other people. Vaccinations help prevent illness and save lives.
6. Start with your mental health
A lot of people have feelings of sadness and depression. Even though these feelings sometimes go away on their own, it’s important to get help from friends, family, or trained mental health professionals. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is good for your overall health.
Visit a Care Resource health center as soon as possible to take charge of your health this spring.
7. Look at the blood work
Blood tests can tell you a lot about how healthy you are inside. Getting an early diagnosis of several illnesses and medical problems can make a big difference in how well a patient does. Certain signs of illness and health, like those for kidney disease, HIV, leukopenia, cancer, and heart disease, may not be visible during a physical exam. These signs can be found in blood tests done once a year.
8. Switch up the way you work out
Use a nice spring weekend to change the way you think about exercise. Instead of seeing exercise as something you hate, think of it as a chance to play and have fun. Go back to your roots and do things like biking, hiking, or swimming that you used to love but haven’t done in a while.
