00:00 The holidays are a time to wish everyone good health and happiness, but what you may be
00:04 better off doing is explaining to them how to stay in good health over the holidays.
00:10 These doctors unravel their not-so-secret tips to sustain your wellness this season.
00:15 HuffPost reports, as people gather in close proximity, often inside, cases of respiratory
00:21 illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV are expected to soar.
00:26 Adhering to the National Institutes of Health guideline of getting around 7-9 hours of sleep
00:32 each night is a good place to start.
00:34 Dr. Mark Cai, a primary care physician with Mercy Medical Center, reminds you to practice
00:40 good hygiene and stay physically active where possible.
00:44 This will help your sanity in addition to having physical health benefits.
00:48 Be up to date with your latest routine vaccinations and do your best to keep germs out of your
00:53 home.
00:54 Dr. Paul Bolli, a board-certified internal medicine hospitalist, advocates for the no-outdoor-items-inside
01:01 rule.
01:02 For example, we leave our shoes by the door and don't bring suitcases on our beds.
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