Healthy Tips

Overview

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group promotes healthy life choices for work and play. We believe the choices you make at home, at work, and at play, all contribute to your well being and the fitness and safety of others around you too.

This section offers some tips to help keep you, your employees, colleagues, family and friends safe and healthy.

Cold & Flu prevention tips:

Preventing the Flu
Frequently asked questions about Flu prevention
Frequently asked questions about Flu shots
Myths versus facts about the swine flu

Ergonomics tips, keeping you safe at home and at work:

Back pack safety: recommended guidelines for backpack use
Correct positioning for computer users
Proper lifting techniques: reduce injuries by lifting properly
Tennis elbow: review the facts on elbow pain and discover relief
Proper footwear: eliminate discomfort and prevent injury

Healthy heart/blood pressure tips:

Blood pressure guidelines for commercial drivers (PDF File)
DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) (PDF File)
High blood pressure guidelines and frequently asked questions (PDF File)
Keeping a healthy heart (PDF File)

Annual and sport physical tips:

Physicals: annual screenings can help identify potential problems in your health
Sports physicals: Get an "OK" before you play!

Tips to prevent seasonal ailments and minor injuries in your environment:

Allergy care: frequently asked questions
Burns: tips on treating a minor burn
Insect bites, stings, spider bites: tips on what to do if you get bit

Travel medicine can keep you healthy:

Travel medicine: getting the proper vaccination when traveling can help prevent getting overseas deadly diseases

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