The Keys To Physical Well-Being Are Healthy Habits

Personal Safety

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*  Eat nutritious foods.

*  Get to and maintain a healthy weight.

*  Be physically active.

*  Get enough sleep and rest.

*  See that you and all family members age 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine. It is the single best way to prevent getting seasonal flu.

Dos

*  Balance work and play.

*  Wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer containing 60% alcohol.

*  Avoid secondhand smoke.

Don’ts

*  Don’t be a workaholic.

*  Don’t be around people who have the flu.

*  Don’t use tobacco in any form.

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