To avoid getting sick is a lofty goal, but there are steps you can take to lower your risk of catching whatever pesky virus is going around. Just follow these five tips and you’ll be well on your way to living a healthy lifestyle in and out of the office.
Wash your hands. To avoid getting sick, you can’t only wash your hands every time you leave the bathroom. After all, germs don’t only exist in that one room. Germs lurk on doorknobs, computer keyboards, and microwave buttons. Some of the most important times to wash your hands are before and after you eat and after you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose.
Don’t touch your face. The easiest way for germs to get inside your body is through your mouth or nose, and they usually travel there on your hands. To make matters worse, the flu virus can survive for up to eight hours on your skin. So, before touching your face, wash your hands thoroughly.
Keep your distance. If you know someone is sick, take a few steps back. People can spread the flu to others when they are standing or sitting up to six feet away from them, especially if they are coughing or sneezing.
Keep sanitizer handy. Sanitizing gels and wipes can lower the number of germs on your skin. If you can’t make it to the bathroom to wash your hands after coming in contact with a sick person, use sanitizer as a temporary solution.
Don’t share. Sharing isn’t always caring. Don’t hand over your phone or laptop to anyone else, and if you do, make sure you thoroughly sanitize it before using it again.
No matter where you are, make sure you are practicing good habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Because the common cold is so common, look into health insurance policies so that you can seek medical attention when necessary.
For seniors, having a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan can further ensure you are covered in case you get sick.
