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Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

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Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Halloween Safety Tips for Kids & Families
10/24/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Fidelis Care Medical Director

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For many children and families, Halloween is a celebration filled with spooky fun. If your Halloween includes traditional trick-or-treating, during daylight or into the evening, please consider these simple tips from Fidelis Care to help ensure a safe and healthy experience for everybody.

Walking safely

  • Always walk on well-lit paths or sidewalks.
  •  Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks when available.
  • Young children should be accompanied by adults for trick-or-treating. Older children should follow walking routes agreed upon by parents and walk in groups (“Halloween buddies”), if possible.
  • Practice how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergencies or in cases where children may wander and lose their way.
  • Review home phone numbers or cell numbers with children.
  • Never enter homes or cars when trick-or-treating.
  • Encourage use of flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective tapes for costumes and treat bags.

Costume safety

  • Ensure costumes are well-fitting to prevent trips and falls.
  • Avoid use of sharp or long swords, canes, or sticks as costume accessories.
  • Search for costumes and costume accessories (such as wigs) that are flame resistant.
  • Consider non-toxic makeup and hats in place of masks, which can obstruct a child’s view.

Halloween goodies

  • Give your child a healthy, hearty meal before trick-or-treating to discourage children from filling up on candy.
  • Have children wait until they get home to eat treats in order to have an adult inspect all candies. Any torn wrappers or suspicious looking candies should be discarded. There is a new alert to brightly colored Fentanyl pills that can look like candy (https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans).
  • Consider non-edible treats as trick-or-treating options, especially for children who may have food allergies.
  • For those children with food allergies, always read the ingredient label on any treat your child receives to prevent accidental ingestion of offending food allergen(s).

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