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Here are 6 Fall and Winter health tips to keep you and your fellow terriers stay safe this season and the season coming:

 

1. Wash your Hands 

   1. Germs, especially viruses, thrive in dry and cold environments, so it’s important to be cautious. Wash your hands to keep you and others around you at a lower risk of catching dangerous viruses and bacteria. It’s recommended by the CDC  to wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Here’s a technique to get to all the crevices:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Stay Hydrated 

   1. As always, it’s important to stay hydrated but especially during the chilly and cold weather. During the Fall and Winter, the air gets dry and humidity is at its lowest, especially during the winter season. According to the CDC, dry air poses a higher risk of dehydration since body fluids are depleted much more quickly during respiration. So, It’s recommended that you drink a good amount of water that meets your bodily needs and wear lotion to help replenish the skin.

   2. It's also recommended by the CDC that teens between the ages of 13-18 drink at least 64 ounces of water each day.

2. Get Screened 

   1. Getting a screening keeps you and your doctors in check about your body's condition. Through a yearly physical examination, medical professionals can check for possible abnormalities which are dormant in the body and administer recommendations and treatments early. Additionally, Autumn and Winter are Flu seasons. Through screenings, medical professionals can also check if you're up to date to administer a vaccine or an entirely new and better version of an old one. 

 

1. Exercise 

   1. That’s right, exercise! It’s as it sounds or says. A Lot of us may feel sluggish in cold weather and especially about this topic, however, there’s great news to come. Studies show that exercise during cold weather’s the most effective. According to Harvard Health.edu,  to Dr. Tenforde, a Harvard Assistant professor, “cold temperatures may actually increase stamina. Because you sweat less and use less energy when it's cooler outside, you can workout more effectively”. What's more, winter workouts expose you to sunlight, which may aid in the prevention of seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that some people experience during the winter months. So don’t let the cold beat your pide terriers, beat SAD and exercise!

 

1. Get a good night's sleep 

   1. Sleep, as they say, is the best kind of meditation. Its benefits make it beyond doubt. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, studies have shown that getting a good night's sleep can help you feel better overall and perform better at work and school. It can also help you stay at a healthy weight and reduce your risk for serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease. There are plenty of more benefits to come, so sleep and make them yours. 

   2. It's recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that teenagers ages 13 to 18 sleep up to 8 to 10 hours every night for these benefits of optimal performance.

2. Layer up! 

   1. The Fall and Winter get extremely chilly. Which is not a liking of our body. According to indirect.gov.uk, staying warm is important because cold weather can impair your body's ability to fight viruses and infections. This means that our bodies function better in warmer temperatures. So be sure to wear just enough clothes to keep you warm. But, Avoid overdressing, you can still overheat during the lowest temperatures.

 

1. Source CDC, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, INDIRECT.GOV, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES