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As the Seasons Change, You Are More Likely to Get Sick
by Kevin Schneider on September 26, 2011
With businesses both small and large making budget cuts to healthcare plans, it is more important than ever to keep yourself healthy. When you are out of the office, you can’t work as efficiently and the entire staff may be slowed down. Plus, if you are not fortunate enough to have paid sick days, time away from work can cost you medical fees and also lost wages. By following a few simple steps at work, you can do your best to stay strong.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most full-time employees in America receive about 8 days of paid sick leave per year. Since you never know when you might have some emergency, avoiding days out of the office for a case of the sniffles is very important.
One of the most common reasons for becoming sick, especially among office workers, may be a poor diet. If a can of energy drink and a cigarette sounds like a balanced breakfast, it may be time to switch up the menu. Eating healthy does not have to stop with morning meals either. Many workers get into trouble because of over-snacking or eating poor snacks throughout the day. Eating sugary foods like chocolate muffins instead of vegetables can rob your body of the nutrients it needs to stay in top form.
Another important part of being healthy is staying active. Working long hours at the office is not the same thing as exercise. If you are sitting in a chair all day, make time for yourself to take a quick jog. If you are lucky enough to live near a gym, you can take a shower and return to work refreshed.
If you can’t get down to the gym, try and move around as often as possible. Walk to a nice place for lunch, for example, instead of driving or try sneaking a few push-ups or jumping jacks when you feel run down. Wearing clothes in which you can move easily can be a big part of this. If you have 3-inch heels or dress shoes, you may end up getting sore toes from walking around by the end of the day. This is a case of fashion over function. If you are uncomfortable moving around in your work clothes, wear more comfortable garments to help you get mobile.
Finally, get some sleep! Seven or eight hours of sleep per night is best. But even if you don’t feel it’s necessary, your body will thank you later. Sleep helps get rid of stress too, another common cause of sick days.
Of course, sometimes you just catch a bug. With high deductibles, many people can’t afford to see a doctor even if they have insurance. If you don’t have the money to see a doctor right now, you may want to get a cash advance. Quick cash to help with medical expenses can help you get back to work tomorrow, not next week. You, and your coworkers, will be better off for it.
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