8 Healthy Tips for the Holidays

Wishing you Happy Holidays!  As we enjoy the holiday season, here are a few healthy reminders:

• Wash your hands often to help prevent the spread of colds and flu.
• Cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly.
• Rethink holiday drinking. Alcohol may encourage aggression or violence by disrupting normal brain functioning. Learn more here.
• Opioid help. If you are struggling with alcohol or opioid addiction, help is as easy as a confidential phone call away. Reach Out Here
• Manage stress. Remember to take a breather. Read these tips for Holiday Self Care.

• Monitor children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, and other objects out of children’s reach. Protect them from drowning, burns, falls, and other potential accidents.
• Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months, so don’t leave fireplaces, space heaters, food cooking on stoves, or candles unattended.
• Eat healthy, stay active. Eat fruits and vegetables which pack nutrients and help lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Read these 5-2-1-0 Guidlines