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MCC Daily Tribune

National Staying Healthy Month

Celebrate National Staying Healthy Month throughout January to kick off the new year with a special health-focused celebration. After the partying and festivities of the previous year, this month encourages everyone to focus on overall wellbeing and self-care. The goal was to encourage people to embrace a healthier lifestyle by promoting healthy routines throughout January.

NATIONAL STAYING HEALTHY MONTH ACTIVITIES

  1. Stay healthy: the physical edition

    Make a positive change during this month, whether by getting more exercise or treating yourself to a gadget-free day.

  2. Stay healthy: the mind edition

    Remember to exercise your mind in the same way that you would your body. Take some time to look after your mental health; practice any technique that works for you from the countless ideas available online.

  3. Inspire others to stay healthy

    Don't enjoy the benefits of good health all on your own; share your tips with friends and family. Encourage others to stay healthy too.

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY

  1. Water fights off heart attacks

    According to research, you can reduce the chances of heart attack by 40% if you drink at least five glasses of water a day.

  2. Reduce sitting and sleeping

    They're great — in moderation — as too much of either can decrease life expectancy, says a study by the University of Sydney.

  3. Laughter is the best medicine

    It increases blood flow by 20%, which is good for the human heart.

  4. Reading beats stress

    Getting engrossed in reading can reduce cortisol and other unhealthy stress hormone levels by 68%.

  5. Green for mental health

    Spending time outdoors or in green spaces indoors can boost mental health, self-esteem, and reduce negative thoughts too.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL STAYING HEALTHY MONTH

  1. We take better care of ourselves

    Human health is very important, and this month is just the boost we need to improve our lives.

  2. We take better care of others

    Since we're stronger, we're already building a much better world by being able to take care of others' mental and physical health. We're all ultimately benefiting from a healthy world.

  3. The power of human connection

    Health awareness months, weeks, and days are crucial to rally support and increase community awareness of how to fight illnesses. The more humans connect with each other, the more tools and knowledge we possess to keep ourselves healthy.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/05/2023