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Tips, Classes and
H ealth C orner Programs to help

you live healthier!

and get things done. However, it can
similar health problems. be harmful when it is severe enough to
Move More! make you feel overwhelmed and out of
Adults need at least 2 1/2 hours of control. Your lifestyle habits may suff er
June is National Men’s moderate-intensity aerobic activity and so might your immune system.
Health Month! each week such as brisk walking, Take care of yourself. Be realistic about
expectations of yourself and others.
basketball, bike riding, and swimming.
Avoid drugs and alcohol. Connect
Submitted by Leigh Marquess, RN, You don’t have to do it all at once.
Programs Director Wellness Promotions, Spread your activity out during the socially. Stay active.
Caroline County Health Dept. week, 30 minutes or more a day. Get Good Sleep!
Not enough sleep is associated
Men, during these challenging times Eat Healthy!
with the COVID-19 virus still present Choose a variety of fresh fruits and with a number of chronic diseases
and conditions such as diabetes,
in our community, it is oft en hard veggies, whole grains, high fi ber foods cardiovascular disease, obesity and
to make your own health a priority! and lean sources of protein, such as fi sh
However it is so important for all of us and chicken. Limit processed foods depression. It is also responsible for
to be taking care of ourselves so we can and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, motor vehicle and machinery-related
come out stronger and healthier when and fat. accidents. In general, adults need
seven to nine hours of sleep each night.
this pandemic resolves!
Limit Alcohol!
Get Your Routine Health Screenings!
Many of the leading causes of death If you choose to drink alcohol, do so
among men, heart disease, stroke, only in moderation. For men, that Don’t wait to visit your Primary Care
cancer and chronic lower respiratory means up to two drinks a day if you Provider until something is seriously

disease, can be prevented. Th e Center are younger than 65, one drink per wrong. They can be your best ally
for Disease Control and Prevention day if you are older than 65. Too much for preventing health problems.
Follow their recommendations for
(CDC) and The Mayo Clinic suggest alcohol can raise your blood pressure health screenings for Colorectal

many things you can do every day to and increase your risk for liver cancer.
improve your health and stay healthy:
Get to and Maintain a Healthy
Toss out the Tobacco! Weight!
It is never too late to quit. Quitting Losing excess pounds and keeping

smoking/vaping has immediate and them off can lower your risk of heart

long-term benefits. It lowers your risk disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and
of heart disease, cancer, lung disease various types of cancer.
and other smoking-related illnesses. Manage Stress!
Avoid secondhand smoke as well. Some level of stress can be good in Steven’s
Inhaling other people’s smoke causes
that it motivates us to make changes
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