5 Minutes for Better Health

 

Take five for your health! Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you’ll wonder why you’ve been avoiding them. Taking just a few of the 1440 minutes in a day is worth having a safer and healthier life for you and your family. Below are some steps you can take to help protect your health and safety in five minutes or less.

 

Five Minutes or Less for Health

• Test smoke alarms.
• Do a skin and body check.
• Make an appointment.
• Know your numbers.
• Make sure you are up-to-date on your vaccinations.
• Eat healthy.
• Wash children’s hands and toys regularly.
• Know asthma triggers.
• Learn the signs for developmental problems.
• Know the signs and symptoms for heart attack and stroke.

• Encourage health through play.
• Take a break.
• Take care of your teeth and gums.
• Keep foods safe.
• Ask questions.
• Listen to a health podcast.
• Disinfect surfaces.
• If you have diabetes, check for sores and vision changes.
• Get a radon test for your home.
• Go green.

Source: cdc.gov