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"Vaccine-preventable diseases such as pertussis
[whooping cough], influenza and measles are still
common," says Dr. Stuart Feinstein, infectious disease
specialist at Health Quest Medical Practice. "It's
critical that children and their adult family members
be properly vaccinated to prevent potentially life-
threatening infections."
ese shots don't simply offer a safe way to protect
children and adults from a variety of diseases and
viruses, Feinstein adds. ey also prevent the spread of
illnesses to others who can't be vaccinated, whether due
to age or a weakened immune system.
GIVE PREVENTION A HAND
In addition to staying on top of seasonal flu vaccines,
make good hand hygiene a part of everyday life for you
and your children. Teach your children that regular hand
washing before meals and after visits to the restroom —
both at school and at home — can keep them healthy.
LET HQMP'S PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS HELP YOU STAY
ON TOP OF YOUR FAMILY'S VACCINATION SCHEDULES.
VISIT HEALTH-QUEST.ORG/HQMP TO FIND AN OFFICE
NEAR YOU.
"Exercise decreases stress hormones and increases production of endorphins," says
Amy Tourge, ACSM-ES, fitness specialist and Wellness Center supervisor at Northern
Dutchess Hospital. "It gives you a feeling of happiness and a positive overall sense of
well-being."
Don't let these winter workout excuses interfere with your good mood:
1. It's too snowy for a run. Experiment with something completely different,
Tourge advises, whether that's snowshoeing or an indoor activity such as pilates.
2. e combo of sweaty clothes and cold temps makes you miserable. If you
do exercise outdoors, wear multiple thin layers, rather than one heavy layer, and
don a hat and scarf.
"You want to keep your body warm while minimizing sweating," Tourge says.
"Wet, damp clothing significantly increases body-heat loss."
3. It hurts to breathe cold air. Cover your mouth and nose with a scarf to warm
air before you breathe in, which can ease the bite of a chilly day.
A Simple Shot at
Getting your child immunized should be
at the top of your to-do list this winter.
Solutions to
Exercise is a natural antidepressant — one that everyone can
use during winter.
GOOD HEALTH
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WINTER WORKOUT
WOES
VISIT HEALTH-QUEST.ORG/
WELLNESSCENTER TO LEARN HOW
THE TEAM AT NDH CAN HELP YOU
STICK WITH YOUR FITNESS GOALS.
Try something
new, like
snowshoeing!
