5 Preventative Health Practices to Protect Your Family Against COVID-19 | Newport Medical and Wellness

5 Preventative Health Practices to Protect Your Family Against COVID-19

September 29, 2020

in Medical & Wellness, Weight Loss

Have you been wondering how you can protect your family against COVID-19? Most people focus on blocking the virus out by wearing masks and social distancing. While this is important, it’s equally important to prepare your body to fight off any foreign invaders. If your family’s overall health and immunity are weak, you’ll have a difficult time fighting off COVID-19 and other illnesses that come your way. Here are five preventative health practices you can begin implementing today to protect your family against COVID-19.

  1. Wash Your Hands Longer

Did you know that only around 5% of people wash their hands properly, according to an article released by CBS News? In order to get germs off your hands, you should wash your hands at least 20 seconds. You should also vigorously scrub and rub your hands with your fingers during this time.

It’s important to wash your hands before eating, after using the bathroom, after sneezing (if you sneeze into your hands) and after going out and touching different surfaces. Most people don’t wash their hands often enough throughout the day to keep them free from harmful germs.

  1. Get Enough Sleep 

Your body needs adequate sleep to function optimally. The amount of sleep required for a healthy body and immune system differs from person to person, but the National Sleep Foundation advises that healthy adults should receive at least seven hours of sleep each night. School-aged children require between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night.

When you consistently receive inadequate sleep, you harm your body and can eventually develop serious medical conditions. Health conditions related to lack of sleep include heart disease, obesity, diabetes and blood pressure. Keep in mind that your body uses sleep to repair itself and rejuvenate itself for the next day.

  1. Lose Excess Weight

Obesity is one of the known risk factors for COVID-19. If you or your family members are currently obese or even overweight, you should take proactive steps to lose the excess pounds. Doing so could minimize your risk of serious illness or even death if you contract COVID-19. Newport Medical and Wellness Center offers a customized weight loss program to help patients meet their goals. The program implements healthy meal replacement options and appetite suppressing medication combined with personal training programs to improve weight, coordination, strength and balance.

  1. Eat a Healthy Diet

The food you eat doesn’t just provide you with energy. It also fuels your various body systems. If you and your family frequently eat processed foods that have very few nutrients, your body won’t have the tools it needs to fight off illnesses. You should make it a goal to eat healthy, nutrient-dense foods as a family every day. Doing so will not only help boost your immune system, but it will also help you feel more energetic throughout the day.

  1. Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise stimulates immune cells and helps them perform more efficiently. It also reduces inflammation, lowers stress and can boost your mood. All of these things can help your body be more effective at fighting off illnesses such as COVID-19.

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