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We hope that this message finds all of you safe and healthy in your homes during this critical time. Increasing travel restrictions within the Triangle now apply and are designed to protect you and your family as well as your neighbors and community from infection and complications from the COVID virus. We ask that you heed all warnings for unnecessary travel, continue to practice physical distancing and frequent hand washing.
During this time, we want to continue to care for your health needs. For the next several weeks, we are converting scheduled routine visit to either an extended telephone visit or a video visit. We are working to finish the details on video visits.
A video visit provides improved communication and understanding through visual cues and visual aids. By extending our senses, clearer communication is possible. In addition to scheduled visits, we anticipate that we will be able to schedule future requested video visits to keep your health on track. Our staff will be able to help you set up for these convenient visits through My Chart.
Aside from medical health issues, everyone should be aware of additional stressors that impact our physical, mental and nutritional health. There is a lot of information available. We would like to share some insights from Duke Executive Health.
Please contact us if you have any questions. Be safe.
Staying Active While Social Distancing
By: Brittney Moore | March 26, 2020
With every day that passes, new measures are being put in place to keep the COVID virus from spreading. It appears that the new normal will be staying at home as much as possible to avoid public places and contact with too many people, the new term we are all adjusting to “social-distancing.” If you were used to going to the gym or participating in fitness classes, this may mean finding new ways to stay active. Luckily, there are many options to choose from to stay active and continue to exercise regularly during this time.
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. Outdoor activities are safest if you can stay at least 6 feet away from other people. Walking, bicycling, hiking, and jogging can allow you get fresh air without coming into contact with others. If you prefer to exercise indoors, there are many resources that can provide you with guided workouts for different fitness levels. Most options require little to no equipment and many fitness companies are currently offering free streaming workouts and apps. The applications and YouTube options below are true standouts that offer uniqueness that makes staying healthy a little bit easier.
Applications to download: SilverSneakers GO, My Fitness Pal,
Johnson and Johnson 7-minute workout
YouTube Channels to view: HASFit, Fitness Blender, Yoga with Adriene
Having to stay at home, while social distancing, may make it easier to sit more whether you catching up on reading or binge watching Netflix. It is important that you increase daily physical activities and continue to exercise regularly to avoid increased sedentary periods each day. Stopping the spread of COVID- 19 may take unprecedented changes to daily routines but staying healthy through it all is still a priority.
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Shelter Animals Need Your Help During the Pandemic
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Cooking Up a Storm During Coronavirus Crisis? Store Leftovers Safely
WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2020 Social distancing measures have many Americans cooking at home during the coronavirus pandemic, so one food safety expert has tips for storing and preparing leftovers properly.
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How Many Steps Per Day to Lengthen Your Life?
TUESDAY, March 24, 2020 For years, health experts have urged us to get off the couch and get moving. Now a new U.S. government study shows how much we stand to gain.
The study, of more 4,800 Americans age 40 and up, fou... Read more |
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