COVID-19 has definitely opened our eyes to just how important having a strong immune system can be! Your immune system fights off disease for you. But what can you do for your immune system? From what you eat to how much sleep you get, there are lots of ways to keep your immune system healthy-so…
Longer sunshine filled days are on the way! Take control of your health! Make plans to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day! Remember to “spring” forward and change the clocks as “Daylight Savings Time” begins this Sunday, March 14th! More daylight means more time to be outside and be physically active!…
10 days to go and we need at least 10 more people to complete this short survey on vaping. If we have at least 20 surveys completed by December 31st, two people who complete the survey will be randomly chosen to win a $25 gift card to Trader’s Coffee Shop. Must be a Garrett County…
It’s that time of year when family members are asking you” what you would like for Christmas?” Give them gift ideas that will help you to be more physically active! Such as the following: a pedal bike a jump rope skis/water skis dumbbells exercise DVD’s sports balls (soccer, football, basketball) roller skates/ skate board pogo…
Complete this survey. Share the post. If we have at least 20 surveys completed by December 31st, two people who complete the survey will be randomly chosen to win a $25 gift card to Trader’s Coffee Shop. Must be a Garrett County high school student.
Put extra focus on staying healthy, especially as we head into peak flu season! *Talk to your parents/guardians about getting a flu shot *Stay home if your not feeling well and if you do go out, practice social distancing and always wear your mask *Wash your hands often or use an alcohol based sanitizer *Sneeze…
Do you struggle to get enough vegetables in a day? Most students your age are not getting enough veggies! Omelets for breakfast are a great way to enjoy veggies in the morning! Try adding mushrooms, peppers, spinach, shredded carrots or onion. Make eating a variety of vegetables something that you do every day at every…
Shed about a pound a week by taking in 500 fewer calories a day, burning an extra 500 calories daily from physical activity, or doing a combination of both that adds up to 500 calories.
When it comes to diet, sleep and exercise, having good, strong routines is linked to both improved mental health and physical health. Develop your own mental health tools: *Recognize your feelings *Find routines that lift you up *Remove toxic influences *Connect with others