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WAYS to SHOO the FLU We spent so much emotional and mental bandwidth dealing with COVID and its variants that it shouldn’t be any surprise we wouldn’t have much will left to fight off the flu. Despite what we might wish, a new flu season is ahead. The best way to avoid the flu and its possible serious complications? As usual, the answer is to get your seasonal flu vaccine. Who should get the flu shot? There are a variety of types of flu vaccines, making it easy for most people over the age of 6 months to receive a flu shot. Standard-dose inactivated flu vaccines are approved for people as young as 6 months of age. High-dose inactivated vaccines are approved for people 65 years and older. Even people with egg allergy can get a flu shot. The flu shot isn’t the only line of defense against this contagious respiratory virus. Here are ways to lessen your odds of getting the flu. Avoid close contact Keep your distance from others if they or you are sick. Sick? Stay at home If you have the flu, don’t be a hero. Stay at home and put off errands that would expose you to others. Practice other good health habits Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work, or school – especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, rink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Avoid touching your eyes /nose /mouth Germs can spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 6 Ageless AUTUMN 2022 Cover your mouth /nose Your mother was right. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. This way microscopic droplets that carry influenza have less chance of infecting others. Clean your hands Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Sources: CDC
Taking On High Blood Pressure Until you have high blood pressure, those numbers given out after the squeezy arm cuff is taken off don’t mean a thing. 140 over 85. Is that OK? When you have high blood pressure, you understand that the higher number is the Systolic and the lower number is the Diastolic. You also understand that 140 over 85 is not where you want your blood pressure. The general rule is to get the Systolic number under 120- and the Diastolic number under 80. Medicine is usually prescribed to treat high blood pressure. However, there are things that can be done outside the doctor’s office to bring your blood pressure numbers down. Lose Weight Exercise regularly Adjust your diet Limit the alcohol Even 10 pounds can make a difference. 30 minutes a day most days of the week is recommended. Add in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. High blood pressure risk goes up with more than one drink a day for men and women older than 65 and for more than two a day for men under 65. Cut back on the salt Quit smoking Get enough sleep Reduce your stress Use herbs or spices instead. Each cigarette increases blood pressure for many minutes after you finish. Fewer than six hours of sleep for weeks or months at time can contribute to an increase in blood pressure. Easier said than done but finding ways to keep stressful situations to a minimum can get your blood pressure where it needs to be. Ageless AUTUMN 2022 7
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