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Health Awareness

12/20/2020

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Staying Safe and Healthy for Christmas
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It's the 21st of December; where has the month gone?! This week is full of excitement and anticipation as Christmas inches closer and closer. A couple of things things we can do this week to make Christmas more enjoyable is by being safe and healthy. Listed below are some ideas on how to take care of ourselves throughout the week and into the holiday.

Safety First

Safety on the Road: There will be more cars on the road this week filled with last minute shoppers, families and friends out and about, and travelers coming and going for the holiday. Add in the possibility of snow and the roads may not be your favorite place this week. Drive carefully, be courteous to other drivers and plan for extra time so you are not rushing to your destination. If you are leaving town, make sure your car is ready: the lights work, windshield wipers and tires are in good shape, you have plenty of oil and gas. Check road conditions and always travel with an emergency kit. If you are attending a celebration where alcohol is involved, remember to drink in moderation and, if necessary, plan ahead and designate a sober driver.
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​​Fire Safety: Fires are all too common during the holiday season caused by Christmas lights, Christmas trees, candles, and accidents in the kitchen. Inspect Christmas lights for frayed wires. Make sure to water your tree daily; a dry tree can quickly become a danger. Keep candles away from anything flammable; make sure they are in a sturdy holder and do not leave candles unattended. When cooking, stay in the kitchen and minimize distractions. Keep decorations  away from your range. Keep a lid near by if cooking with grease.

Staying Healthy

COVID-19 and Christmas: Sadly, COVID-19 will not be taking the holidays off this year. Although a vaccination is now being administered to a select few, it is still a cause of concern as cases continue to rise throughout the general public. Please keep COVID-19 in your holiday plans: stay home and away from others if you feel sick, social distance when possible, mask up and keep gatherings small. Click on this CDC link to read the holiday recommendations.
Stress and the Holidays: Holidays are a wonderful time of the year, but they can also be a very stressful time. Make sure to make time for yourself to unwind and relax. Make a schedule: plan when you want your shopping, wrapping, cooking, etc. accomplished. Be realistic, especially with COVID-19, that this year's celebration may look different than in the past; the holiday experience will be more enjoyable if you do not try to reach some unattainable ideal of a perfect holiday season. Refer back to the blog from 11/1/2020 for more reading on a stress free holiday.
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Eating Healthy: One of the best things about the holidays is the food. And, there is no harm in letting ourselves indulge and enjoy some of our favorite goodies during this time of year. However, it is also not a good idea to have a free for all and eat everything in sight because it is the holidays. Also, don't ruin your holidays with guilt and shame for "ruining your diet." There is a lot of advice online for eating healthy during this time of year. Some of the ones I find the most helpful are: don't skip meals, don't skip the fruits and vegetables, take small serving sizes, stay hydrated, spend more time socializing, and don't forget your workouts. 

On behalf of the Logan Family Center: Have a very Merry Christmas
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Health Awareness

12/5/2020

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Vaccinations-
​A Short History

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COVID-19 has now been with us for almost a year. It has been a long, hard year for many and definitely a year all of us will remember. We'll certainly remember how fast toilet paper and Clorox wipes disappeared off store shelves; how face masks became the most popular and controversial accessory; and, how we were able to turn homes into a combination of offices, schools, gyms, dance studios and much more. With cases surging across the nation, many of us were excited to hear about the possibility of a vaccination on the near horizons, a light at the end of the tunnel. There are many questions surrounding the arrival of the vaccine for COVID19; as there should be, for science is based on questioning, theorizing, experimenting, failing and succeeding. A new vaccine is a cause for concern, but it is also a cause of celebration.  Vaccinations have helped save and lengthen human lives around the world and are one of the greatest achievements in medicine. Let us take a look at a condensed history of vaccinations. 

Smallpox is one of the deadliest diseases in our world's history with outbreaks affecting millions across the globe. Early written descriptions of inoculation against smallpox were found in both China and India.  Inoculation of smallpox played an important role in the history of the U.S.; during the Revolutionary War, George Washington feared his troops would be wiped out from the dreadful disease and had them all inoculated with smallpox, which saved many lives. Not too long after the Revolutionary War, a doctor named Edward Jenner inserted pus from a cowpox pustule into a boy's arm which helped to create immunity against smallpox. Jenner named his discovery "vaccine" from the Latin word "vacca" for cow. To read more about Edward Jenner click on this link: Britannica: Edward Jenner. Hundreds of years later, smallpox has been eradicated from the world. 
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For more information about the history of vaccinations, watch this Nova video provided by PBS. Also included, is a video about the announcement of the success of the polio vaccine.

With the COVID-19 vaccination now being distributed in the U.K. and being prepared to be distributed in the U.S. in the next couple of weeks, there are many questions that all of us have about the vaccine. Some of these questions are: who gets vaccinated first?; what are the side effects?; how effective is it?; when will we see real changes in the number infected?; and, many more. To find the best answers to these questions and more, please be sure to seek information from reputable sites. Below are links to the CDC and Mayo Clinic about the vaccination for COVID-19.
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Health Awareness

12/1/2020

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Giving Tuesday

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Did you know that today is Giving Tuesday? It was created just a few years ago in 2012 by technology companies. The purpose of this day is to give back to your community by volunteering or donating to local charities. 
While your community may benefit greatly from your volunteering efforts or donations, did you know that your health may benefit too!
The benefits of giving may positively affect your mental and physical health in many ways. 
First of all, giving to others can make you feel happier. Research shows that giving selflessly activates areas of the brain that are linked with contentment and the reward cycle. To read more about these studies, click on the link for the article: MedicalNewsToday 
Giving to others may also help raise your self-esteem and lessen depression. Studies show that by helping others, we feel better about ourselves and also improve relationships with those around us. To read more, click on the link provided: Psychology Today
Health benefits, such as lower stress levels and lower blood pressure, may come as a result of giving to others. Research shows that people who give of their time and provide social support to others experience decreased levels of stress and lower blood pressure. These studies also show that it may even help you live longer! Click on the following link to read more: healthessentials
Although Giving Tuesday is only one day out of the month, do not let that stop you from giving at any time. This year has been a hard year for many people, in many different ways. Since it is the holiday season, find ways this month to give back to those around you. Some suggestions are:
  • Give food or money to the local food bank
  • Donate to a local charity
  • ​Give your time by helping a family member, friend, or neighbor with a project
  • ​Give blood
  • Safely reach out to those who may feel isolated during the pandemic
​In conclusion, let us do something for our health this month by giving to others.

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