Remember it only takes a bottle cap of water for some mosquitoes to breed and multiply.

Do your part and #DrainandCover !

Whenever operating or riding in a motor vehicle it is important to buckle up. Take the extra minute to make sure you and your passengers are buckled and ready to go.

#ArriveAlive #CollierCounty

It's important to get better #sleep !

Practice these sleep tips:
🟢Be consistent with your sleep schedule.
🟢Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark.
🟢Remove electronic devices from the bedroom.
🟢Avoid large meals before bed.
🟢Exercise during the day.

Are you looking for a career in #PublicHealth ? The Florida Department of Health in #CollierCounty is hiring!

Visit jobs.myflorida.com/go/Department-… for more information.

Tips for Eating Right for Older Adults:
-Make half your plate fruits & vegetables & at least half your grains whole
-Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, & cheese
-Vary protein choices
-Limit sodium, saturated fat, & added sugars
-Stay hydrated
-Watch your portion sizes

Stress not only affects your heart, but your whole body. Next time you are feeling stressed, try some of these relaxation techniques.

-Meditation🧘
-Deep breathing🫁
-Guided imagery🌄

#Health yLiving #Health

#SunSafety is very important, especially in #CollierCounty !

Follow these tips to help protect the skin you are in:
🌞Use sunscreen & reapply
🌞Wear protective clothing when out in the sun
🌞Seek shade between 10am-4pm that is when the sun is the strongest

Move more, sit less!

Whether it’s walking, gardening, pushing a baby stroller or dancing the night away, physical activity can help you live a longer, healthier life!

#Health yHabits #Health yLiving #Health

🌀Be prepared ahead of #HurricaneSeason 🌀
-Build an emergency kit
-Prepare your home
-Make an emergency plan
-Plan how you will receive emergency information & alerts

#CollierCounty

People who often drink sugary drinks are more likely to face health problems.

Here are some tips to help #RethinkYourDrink :
-Choose water over sugary drinks
-Add fruit to the water to add flavor
-Read the nutrition labels
-Carry a reusable water bottle

Prevent kitchen fires🍳
🟡Stand by your pan
🟡Watch what you are cooking
🟡Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove
🟡Keep a pan lid or baking sheet nearby

#FireSafety #KitchenSafety

With the Florida heat, it's important to take care of yourself to beat the heat!

Remember these beat the heat tips:
🥤Drink plenty of water
❄️Find air-conditioned places to cool off
🚙Never leave kids or pets in a closed, parked vehicle

Whenever operating or riding in a motor vehicle, it is important to buckle up. Take the extra minute to make sure you and your passengers are buckled and ready to go.

#ArriveAlive #CollierCounty #HealthyHabits

#DYK there are many benefits that come from breastfeeding.

Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of:
-Asthma
-Obesity
-Type 1 Diabetes
-Severe lower respiratory disease
-SIDS
-Gastrointestinal infections

Follow these #safetytips in and around water:
🏊Never leave a child unattended in or near water.
🏊Teach children how to swim.
🏊Teach children to stay away from drains.
🏊Install proper barriers, covers, and alarms around the pool.

#WaterSafety #CollierCounty

Stress symptoms can affect your body, your feelings, & your behaviors.

Healthy ways to cope with #stress :
🏊Get regular physical activity
🧘Practice relaxation techniques
🫂Spend time with family & friends
🎸Set aside time for hobbies

#HealthyHabits

Tips for Healthy Aging:
🥕Eat & drink healthy
🚶‍♀️Move more, sit less throughout the day
🫁Avoid tobacco
🏥Get regular checkups
📄Know your family history
🧠Be aware of changes in brain health

FLHSMV encourages all motorists to put down distractions and focus on driving.

Flhsmv.gov/Distracted

Beat the heat, check the back seat!
-Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
-If you see a child unattended in a vehicle call 911.
-Place a purse, phone, or an item that is needed in the back seat.
-Make 'look before you leave' a routine whenever you get out of the car.