Healthy Living

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If unusual circumstances are adding to your stress level, you can take steps to decompress and get a handle on your anxiety. Try our tips and techniques to help you feel calmer and more centered in trying times.

Use an unexpected change of pace as a reason to practice mindful eating.
Establish a new bedtime or wake-up routine
Manage stress by cleaning up your sleep hygiene or making some tech tweaks.
Practice loving-kindness meditation.
Take action to control your stress.
Fight stress with healthy habits.

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Steering clear of crowds? Stock up on healthy, affordable staples. (Always compare nutrition labels and choose options with the least amount of added salt and sugar.)

Here are some suggestions:

Canned, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables
Canned fish and meats like light tuna or white-meat chicken packed in water
Frozen chicken breasts (they’re safe for up to a year when stored airtight in a freezer set to zero degrees or below)
Dried or canned beans and legumes
Whole grains like oats, brown rice and quinoa
Dried herbs and spices

Remember: Shelled eggs are safe for 3-5 weeks, and unopened egg substitute is safe for up to a year in the refrigerator.

More Staples

Find tasty dishes you can make with shelf-stable ingredients on our Recipe site.

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If you’re not usually a homebody, being at home more can be challenging for you and your family. Try to avoid the temptation to overdo the screen time.

Here are some more simple tips for fitness activities that almost anyone can do. Choose the ones that work for your circumstances and comfort level.

Start by using the time to set your fitness goals.
Work out at work, just in your home office.
Get the whole family moving at home.
Play Healthy for Good Bingo.
Practice balance exercises in your living room.
Stretch!
Get out and walk.

Fitness fans who are avoiding a crowded gym or popular exercise class can create a great at-home circuit workout.

Feel the Burn with a home circuit workout.

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If you have a chronic condition, talk to your health care provider and be extra vigilant about safety and cleanliness.

Here’s more information on precautions patients can take.

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Are you getting a flu shot this year?

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Glad to hear it! The sooner you get your flu shot, the sooner you’ll be protected. Getting vaccinated can help stop the flu from spreading in your family and in your community. That’s critical — because the flu can lead to serious complications for children, seniors, pregnant women and people with heart disease, diabetes and lung disease. Get a flu shot every year — and encourage others to follow your lead.

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We hope you’ll think twice. Getting the flu is worse than having a bad cold. Did you know that it can lead to serious complications for children, seniors, pregnant women and people with heart disease, diabetes and lung disease? It can also lead to hospitalization, an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, and even death. Getting vaccinated protects you, your family and your community. Please reconsider your decision and talk to your doctor or health care provider.

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