Health Corner

How can YOU stay healthy this school year?

Drink more water and go easy on the sugary sodas

Water Improves Blood Circulation

Artificial sweeteners found in many sugary drinks and soda can cause some of the blood vessels to perform irregularly leading to an array of health problems such as high-blood pressure, increase heart rate, reduce blood flow to the brain and the digestive system, and other vital organs.

Click on the link for more info!

https://www.alfaauv.com/blog/health-benefits-replacing-drinks-water/

Get plenty of sleep each night

The Benefits of Getting a Full Night's Sleep

Sleep Can Boost Your Immune System. ...
Gaining Zzz's Can Help Prevent Weight Gain. ...
Sleep Can Strengthen Your Heart. ...
Better Sleep = Better Mood. ...
Sleeping Can Increase Productivity. ...
Lack of Sleep Can Be Dangerous. ...
Sleep Can Increase Exercise Performance. ...
Sleep Improves Memory.

Listen to your body

Try these seven strategies to learn how to listen to your body.

Mindfully explore your food issues.
Remove addictive foods.
Prepare for each meal by calming the body.
Pause before beginning each meal.
Be mindful about each bite.
Pause sometime mid-meal.
Reflect mindfully at the end of your meal.

Keep the stress to a minimum

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. ...
Take care of yourself.
Take care of your body.
Make time to unwind.
Talk to others.
Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations.
Avoid drugs and alcohol.