Health & Wellness Tips While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home

Most health advice can be boiled down to simple behaviors, like eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting good sleep. During a pandemic like COVID-19, these actions are especially crucial for maintaining your physical and mental well-being.

Nutrition

• It is important to have a plan. Take inventory of your pantry and refrigerator to plan meals around the food you already have.
• While grains and canned goods are a viable option, it is also a great time to buy fresh produce. You can cut them up and store them in your freezer for months.
• If you choose canned goods, pick those low in saturated fat, salt and added sugars.
• Do NOT resort to eating out of boredom and/or stress.

 Fitness

• You may not be able to go to the gym, but it’s okay to walk, run or bike outside, so long as you keep a safe distance from others.

 Stress and Sleep

• Managing stress and anxiety is crucial for getting enough sleep. Try yoga and meditation.
• Health and wellness experts also suggest setting aside a specific area in your home free of technology to relax and unwind. Over-exposure to news can create anxiety.

 Cleaning

• Research shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to 72 hours. Make sure you keep high-touch objects wiped down.
• Wash your hand towels frequently and remove shoes and coats as soon as you return from trips outside. Also, wash your hands regularly.

 Healthcare

• Doctors have recommended postponing any non-essential appointments and using telemedicine for pre-scheduled appointments that need to happen now.
• If you have a pressing medical need you should still seek medical care.

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