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  • To maintain good health, stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day no matter what the outside temperature. Start the day by drinking 12 ounces of water and continue drinking fluids throughout the day. Staying hydrated improves energy levels, skin health, digestion, and cognition.

  • Making significant healthy lifestyle changes can be daunting. It is not too late start. The key is to start small by implementing intentional morning and evening healthy habits. Gradually building up these healthy routines creates momentum to form life-altering habits over time. Stay healthy.

  • Exercise for 30-60 minutes daily to reduce stress and prevent disease. Go for a walk, a run, bike, or moderate exercising. Keep your body moving will energize and help you sleep better at night. Stay healthy.

  • Vaccines keep your immunity strong. The CDC recommends vaccinations throughout life to protect you against many infections. Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies to fight off (e.g., COVID-19, flu, and RSV). Those who have the highest risk of getting a COVID-19 severe case need to keep your vaccination up to date.

  • To stay healthy, you need to stay cool and hydrated in the summer. If you spend a lot of time outside in the summer heat, you need to take frequent cooling and water breaks. Some signs of being overheated or dehydrated include feelings of constant thirst, dry lips, dizziness, tiredness, muscle cramps, hot skin, and dark yellow urine. Enjoy the summer.

  • Staying healthy will keep your immunity level high and will reduce the risk of getting a severe case.

  • Laughing is good for your mental health. You should do something to make you laugh – watch a funny movie, make a baby laugh, or tell a bad joke.

  • Get plenty of high-quality sleep will strengthen your immunity system that will reduce the risk of getting a severe COVID-19 case.

  • To maintain good health, keep active – exercise regularly (150 minutes per week of moderate level exercising).

  • To maintain good health, take care of your teeth – have regular checkup and cleaning, and daily teeth brushing and flossing.

  • To maintain good health, you need to stay hydrated – drink plenty of fluids. About 3.7 liters of fluids a day for men and about 2.7 liters for women.

  • Having chronic stress levels will weaken your immune system. Ways to lower stress levels – exercise regularly, get enough sleep, have frequent relaxation breaks, and laugh more.

  • Isolation for a long time is not good for your mental and social health. To maintain good health, you need to have an active social network of families, friends, colleagues, and others who you have regular contact with.

  • To maintain good health, eat healthy. Watch your weight, ideal weight is dependent on your height. Limit the amount of sugar, fat, and salt in your diet.

  • To maintain good mental health, maintain a clean, clutter-free home environment. Living in organized spaces brings a sense of calm. Spend a few minutes tidying up each night before going to bed so you can start fresh the next day.

  • Chronic stress is not healthy. There are ways to reduce your stress levels. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. Do not be overcommitted – say no more often. Take do nothing, walk, or look out the window 5-10 minute break after completing a major stressful task.