Fall Family Checklist: Building Health Into Your Daily Routine

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The holidays are quickly approaching, work and school are in full swing, and indoor gatherings are being infested with various viruses.OneIt’s simple to neglect your health, but nobody wants to deal with their hectic schedules or the Christmas spirit! This time of year, illness interrupts.

Maintaining a useful to-do list will help you establish a family wellness routine that is obvious and keep your health from falling to the bottom of your list of priorities.

Establish routines for healthy behavior.

You can simply implement these habits into your family’s daily routine: establishing regular resting and waking times; ensuring everyone has a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day; and beginning the day with a balanced, protein-rich meal.2-4

Create your own list based on these suggestions, adjusting it to the priorities and health requirements of your family. As a useful reminder, post it somewhere visible, like your family’s digital calendar or the door of your refrigerator. Keep it brief and simple to understand.

Look for methods to remain active.

When it’s freezing outside, be inventive. To keep your family active, you may host family dance parties or look into local community gyms or indoor activity centers. Think about converting a section of your house into an active gaming room or workout station.

Take a nature walk together when the weather isn’t too cold, or re-discover fall and winter activities like skiing, skating, snow tubing, and more.

Take easy measures to assist avoid getting sick.

You may take precautions to help ward off respiratory viruses, even though you can’t completely prevent them from spreading across your workplace or school. One simple strategy to help reduce the spread of viruses is to regularly wash your hands, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).5The CDC also advises staying at home if you’re feeling ill or until your temperature has subsided and your symptoms have improved.6.If someone in your group is feeling ill, you might want to persuade them to postpone get-togethers.6.

Catch up on your family’s yearly wellness visits at this ideal moment. Inquire with your physician about any vaccinations that can help shield you from viruses like the flu and COVID-19, which can worsen if you contract them, particularly during the times when respiratory infections are most common.7-9

Why hold off? Seek medical attention while you’re ill.

Don’t wait to see your doctor if you start feeling ill and are experiencing body aches, fever, or a nasty cough; it might be COVID-19. If COVID-19 strikes, take quick action because the CDC has identified several variables that put people at high risk of becoming severely ill.10.It’s crucial to not wait it out because even minor symptoms can swiftly worsen.11.

There are treatment options available if you or a loved one is at high risk and begins to exhibit symptoms or tests positive. See your doctor to see if prescription medication for COVID-19 is a good fit for you. Once more, promptness is crucial because therapy must begin within a few days of being ill.Twelve

Lacking a doctor? You can make an appointment to speak with one via your preferred telehealth provider. Learn more at COVIDKnowAndGo.com and make a reservation here.

Even though the holidays can be incredibly busy, using this checklist to prioritize your health can help you and your family enjoy every moment of the season.

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References:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 can surge throughout the year.
2. National Institutes of Health. Good Sleep for Good Health.
3. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Healthy Breakfasts.
4. National Institutes of Health. Hydrating for Health.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Handwashing.
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You re Sick.
7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Benefits of the Flu Vaccine.
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Benefits of Getting Vaccinated.
9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Immunizations for Respiratory Viruses Prevention.
10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with Certain Medical Conditions and COVID-19 Risk Factors.
11. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms of COVID-19.
12. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If You Get Sick with COVID-19, Antiviral Treatments Can Protect You Against Severe Illness.