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5 Healthy Habits for World Health Day

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World Health Day was celebrated April 7th on the founding day of the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is an agency of the United Nations (UN) that focuses on the public health of the world at large. It’s never too early to be concerned with your health and well-being. World Health Day is a great reminder to take extra steps to care for your health. Check out this list from Stamps Health Services (SHS) senior director, Dr. Holton on five things you can do now to practice healthy habits to take care of future you.

Exercise regularly:

“Regular exercise has a multitude of benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, better sleep, reduced symptoms of depression, and better concentration and memory, said Dr. Holton.” Regular exercise can include a multitude of activities like walking your dog, swimming or practicing yoga. It’s important to find activities that you enjoy so you are more likely to stick with them. According to Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults 18 and older need at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week plus muscle-strengthening activities on 2 days each week to attain the most health benefits from physical activity.

Get more sleep:

“Adequate sleep also has beneficial effects on mood and memory, as well as boosting the immune system and helping to prevent illness, “said Dr. Holton. Your body needs adequate sleep to stay healthy, support brain function, retain new information, handle stress, and perform at its best every day. It is recommended that you get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Visit your primary care physician for regular checkups:

“Early detection and intervention for many chronic health issues can limit their impact on future health and wellness,” said Dr. Holton. SHS is happy to offer primary care services for students and their partners. They provide numerous clinical services, including on-site laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services. All providers are board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants experienced in the treatment of college-age students. Our physicians are trained in internal medicine, family practice and emergency medicine. Appointments are required for most services and can be scheduled online via the Patient Portal, by calling (404) 894-1420, or by visiting Stamps Health Services.

Regular dental care:

A regular dental checkup is important to incorporate into your healthcare routine because it takes care of present and future you! According to the American Dental Association, you should have a regular dental visit at least every 6 months or as recommended by your dental professional. If you are new to campus or looking for a new local dentist Tech Dentistry located within Stamps Health Services is a convenient, well respected and comprehensive dental clinic. For more information about this clinic go to techdentistry.com.

Wear protective gear:

“Injury is one of largest causes of morbidity in younger age groups. Seat belts, bicycle helmets, avoiding excessive alcohol (alcohol is a major contributing agent to high-risk behavior leading to injury) are important injury prevention measures,” said Dr. Holton. It’s also important to consider other protective “gear” like condoms if you are sexually active, sunscreen and sunglasses to protect your eyes. You can learn more about practicing risk management for your help at healthiniatives.gatech.edu.

To be the best version of yourself it’s important to provide your body and mental well-being with all the tools it needs to thrive. SHS is an outpatient ambulatory care center that provides health care and health education to students and their spouses/domestic partners conveniently on the Georgia Tech campus. You can learn more about SHS at health.gatech.edu.

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  • Created By:Christine Kapurch
  • Created:04/08/2019
  • Modified By:Christine Kapurch
  • Modified:04/08/2019