Being healthy is not just part of my job at Carilion Wellness, it is a big part of my life.
However, it is something that I have to work at every single day just like everyone else. Take a look the five things I try to do every day to stay healthy in mind, body and soul.
When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, the motivation to get outside and exercise comes much easier. But when the cold weather comes around, that motivation can take a nose dive.
Whether you’re retired, a busy parent, a single professional or a child, there are many fun and creative ways to keep moving this winter to help fight off colds and the flu, and maintain your overall health.
Park Farther Away
Those extra steps can add up. It may be good to buy a pedometer to track exactly how many steps you take each day.
Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, trauma nurse specialist at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, has worked in emergency medicine for more than a decade. She has seen the seasonal ebb and flow of patients and knows that with winter comes an onslaught of cold-weather injuries.
It could be a song playing on the radio. Or someone calling out a familiar name. Or even a favorite smell in the kitchen. When a person experiences a loss, memories can be sparked in a moment and emotions can be varied.
The holidays are often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for someone who has lost a loved one, the season can be a painful annual reminder of what’s been lost. We all experience loss at one time or another, but that doesn’t make it any easier. The grief process can be a long one, filled with many emotional phases.
Cold and flu season is in full swing, so it's important to make sure you are protecting yourself from germs—even in the workplace.
The workplace can be a breeding ground for cold and flu germs because the common areas and shared spaces are rarely cleaned after each use. Communal items that tend to have the most exposure to germs include:
