{"id":39364,"date":"2024-11-19T14:02:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgcmd.org\/?p=39364"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:17:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T22:17:15","slug":"essential-winter-health-tips-from-dr-ozzie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgcmd.org\/es\/about\/news\/essential-winter-health-tips-from-dr-ozzie\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Winter Health Tips from Dr. Ozzie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-39364\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-39364-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-39364-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-39364-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Oswaldo \"Ozzie\" Grenardo is a Colorado native and family medicine doctor who has cared for Denver kids and adults for nearly 20 years and is currently on the Board of Directors for Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the upcoming winter months, many of us are exposed to viruses and bacteria. We can get sick if we aren't prepared. Here are a few tips to keep your family healthy through this cold and flu season:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash your hands often<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Use soap and water, especially before eating and after being in public places<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay active<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Go for walks or do fun activities to keep moving, this helps your body's immune system\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat healthy foods<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Include fruits and vegetables into your meals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get plenty of sleep<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Try to sleep 8-10 hours a night to help your body fight off illness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink lots of water<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day, your goal is 64 ounces each day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit sugary snacks<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Because bacteria like sugar, don\u2019t eat too many sweets, focus on healthier options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try not to share food or drinks<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 This helps stop the spread of germs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manage stress\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your body can fight off more diseases with\u202fless stress in your life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to a health care provider, like a doctor, about the vaccines\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Vaccines can help keep you from getting sick<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Use your elbow or a tissue to keep disease from spreading<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some other resources with more helpful information:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevention\/actions-prevent-flu.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/actions-prevent-flu.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC \u2013 Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/infections\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KidsHealth \u2013 Staying Healthy During the Holidays<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2004\/0115\/p383.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Academy of Family Practice \u2013 How\u202fcan I tell if I have the flu or a cold?\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">No material on this communication is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Oswaldo &#8220;Ozzie&#8221; Grenardo is a Colorado native and family medicine doctor who has cared for Denver kids and adults for nearly 20 years and is currently on the Board of Directors for Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.\u202f\u00a0 During the upcoming winter months, many of us are exposed to viruses and bacteria. 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