#prevention

[pastel-charm-14]

hygiene tips for the girlies

-silk pillow cases have so many benefits for your skin and hair

-always moisturize after baths/showers

-rubbing ice on your face or using a cold jade roller can reduce face puffiness in the mornings

-bad breath? use a tongue scraper

-ALWAYS take ur makeup off before bed! trust you'll regret it if you don't

-cut ur nails often, to keep them healthy!

-wash your clothes before you wear them again, especially if they smell!

-don't wear pads/panty liners every day unless ur on ur period

-use a non scented soap down there, it prevents infections, it's also a self cleaning organ so you don't need body washes to make it smell nicer

-remember to clean behind your ears after u wash your hair. soap can build up there!

-roll on deodorant stays on longer and are the most effective

-drink more water than usual whilst on ur period!

-don't wear a sweaty bra the next day, wash it!

-NEVER dry shave!

-never wear bras to bed! it can cause damage to the breast tissue! if u want support wear a wireless bralette

-don't EVER sleep with tampons in, it's really dangerous

-wear 100% cotton underwear so the air can circulate down there

-for rapid hair growth, wash with rice water!

-invest in a body brush! it gets all ur dead skin off before showers

#hygiene #life skills #safety #prevention #that girl #self care #it girl #clean girl #pink pilates princess #coquette #vanilla girl #just girly things #cute

[queerism1969]

#masculinity #lgbtq #lgbtq community #lesbian #nonbinary #sapphic #mental health #queer #guys #mental illness #shirtless muscle #black men #mental wellbeing #mental breakdown #improve #problems #prevention #common #care #mentalheathawareness #lgbt pride #lgbtqia

[pratchettquotes]

People expected all kinds of things from coppers, but there was one thing that sooner or later they all wanted: make this not be happening.

Terry Pratchett, Night Watch

#sam vimes #samuel vimes #night watch #discworld #terry pratchett #police #law enforcement #cops #the watch #expectations #job description #protection #prevention #what we want #make this not be happening

[pop-art-sixties-seventies]

Breathe in Love - Don't Smoke Cigarettes by Peter Max, 1970s.

American cancer society

#Peter Max #1970s #prevention #tabac #illustration

[easternblocrelics]

Let's prevent accidents by the use of protective equipment! Backside: NCTU’s (National Council of Trade Unions) labor protection division 1974

#1974 #hungary #eastern bloc #vintage #design #socialist #socialism #szot #pocket calendar #calnedar #public announcement #prevention #labor

[atatros]

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#fitness #workout #gym #nutrition #gym motivation #weightlifting #health #healthcare #prevention #health and wellness #wellness #supplements #booklr #books #reading #book quotes #currently reading #books and reading #books & libraries #bookblr

[kiindr]

if you're having a bad day:

you're still loved

you tried your best

you have what it takes to get past this

you have support available should you need it

it is okay to feel overwhelmed

please cry if you have to

if it affects you, it is important

#mental health #mental health awareness #mental health reminders #mental health support #positivity #reminders #therapy #wellness #coping mechanisms #coping #mentalheathawareness #mental heath support #self care #prevention #care #hope #kindness

[optimal-living-lab]

Health and Fitness: Tips and Benefits

Health and fitness are two interrelated concepts that affect our well-being and quality of life. Being healthy means having a good physical and mental condition, free from diseases and disorders. Being fit means having the ability to perform physical activities with ease, strength, and endurance. Both health and fitness can be improved by following some simple tips and enjoying some benefits.

Tips for Health and Fitness

One of the most important tips for health and fitness is to exercise daily for at least an hour. Exercise can help you burn calories, strengthen your muscles, improve your cardiovascular system, and boost your mood. You can choose any type of exercise that suits your preferences and goals, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, dancing, or lifting weights. The key is to be consistent and challenge yourself gradually.

Another tip for health and fitness is to eat the right foods and portion each meal. Eating a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and water can provide you with the nutrients you need to function properly and prevent diseases. You should also avoid or limit foods that are high in sugar, salt, saturated fat, and processed ingredients. Additionally, you should control your portion sizes and avoid overeating or skipping meals.

A third tip for health and fitness is to keep track of calories and food intake per day. Knowing how many calories you consume, and burn can help you balance your energy intake and expenditure. This can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if needed. You can use a food diary, an app, or a website to record what you eat and drink every day. You can also use a calorie calculator to estimate how many calories you need based on your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.

A fourth tip for health and fitness is to be sure to get enough sleep. Sleep is essential for your body and mind to recover from the day’s activities and prepare for the next one. Sleep can also affect your appetite, metabolism, immune system, mood, memory, and concentration. You should aim to get at least seven to nine hours of quality sleep every night. To improve your sleep hygiene, you should follow a regular sleep schedule, avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and screens before bed, create a comfortable and dark sleeping environment, and relax before sleeping.

A fifth tip for health and fitness is to stay motivated. Motivation is the driving force that keeps you going despite the challenges and obstacles you may face. To stay motivated, you should set realistic and specific goals, track your progress, celebrate your achievements, reward yourself, seek support from others, join a group or a class, find a workout buddy, or hire a personal trainer. You should also remind yourself of the reasons why you want to be healthy and fit.

Benefits of Health and Fitness

Health and fitness have many benefits for your physical and mental well-being. Some of the benefits are:

Reduced risk of chronic diseases: Being healthy and fit can lower your chances of developing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and obesity.

Improved balance and coordination: Being fit can enhance your ability to maintain your posture, move gracefully, avoid falls and injuries.

Increased energy levels: Being healthy can boost your metabolism and provide you with more fuel to perform your daily tasks.

Enhanced mood: Being fit can release endorphins in your brain that make you feel happy. Being healthy can also reduce stress hormones that cause anxiety.

Better self-esteem: Being healthy and fit can improve your appearance, confidence, and self-respect.

Conclusion

Health and fitness are important aspects of our lives that we should not neglect. By following some simple tips such as exercising daily, eating right, tracking calories, getting enough sleep, and staying motivated, we can improve our health and fitness levels. By doing so, we can enjoy many benefits such as reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved balance and coordination, increased energy levels, enhanced mood, and better self-esteem. Health and fitness are not only good for us but also for those around us who care about us. So, let’s start today!

#health & fitness #health and wellness #health #nutrition #weight loss #diet #fitness #healthy living #exercise #healthy eating #healthy lifestyle #healthy food #healthy diet #wellness #health tips #healthcare #prevention #health is wealth

[lamentations44]

Hey hey hey- its MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH!

Put your sunscreen, hat, longsleeve, full coverage bathing suit, etc on!

April 2016 I had a malignant melanoma removed from my back- I still have a significant scar as a reminder. My husband had a melanoma removed a few years after that and we have been vigilant since.

Unfortunately- I had a mole come back after my last visit as a “severely atypical nevi” and had to have a surgical excision( today). These moles or nevi are not ALWAYS cancer or dangerous- but from what I gather, convert easily to melanoma. Given my sordid history with melanoma- the choice was a 2.5cm surgical incision/ removal. I was grateful it was less than the 11cm from the previous melanoma. However- this one is slap dab in the middle of my abdomen. So now, thanks (likely) to my idiotic youth and bikini choices- I will sport- not a cute bikini- but a large surgical incision on my back from 2016 and a medium sized one on my abdomen from today.

Please- be careful. No matter what beautiful skin tone you are- be careful and get SCREENED.

We can PREVENT two cancers- SKIN and COLON. Be smart and screen regularly for both.

(Abdomen from 5/5/23). Back from (4/2016)

#melanoma #skin cancer #melanomaawareness #skincancerawareness #np #prevention #surgery #nurse #rn #nursing #registered nurse #nurblr #medblr #doctor #patient

[thehappybroadcast]

Seventy-one percent of cancer deaths are caused by cancers not commonly screened. When cancers are diagnosed early before they have had a chance to spread, the overall five-year survival rate is four times higher than when diagnosed in later stages. A single blood test that can screen for more than 50 cancers seems to work fairly well in the real world, a preliminary study reveals. The Galleri test detects a cancer signal shared by more than 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw. The test has a 0.5% false positive rate, which means it is highly accurate. If you look at the 12 cancers that account for two-thirds of all cancer deaths in the U.S., this test finds 67% of them. The NHS system in England is doing a large-scale study to save billions by finding cancers and treating them in the early stages. Experts called the findings an "important first step" in seeing how the so-called multi-cancer early detection test could fit into real-world care. Source: The Guardian (link in bio) #science #progress #prevention https://www.instagram.com/p/CkivNXuujWd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#science #progress #prevention

[waambles]

ITS UP TO US TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE!

As the overdose and fentanyl crisis continues, it’s up to us to minimize harm when our governments have failed us! Break the stigma 💕

#narcan #narcan saves lives #naloxone #puppywuppy #puppyboy #kawaiicore #cute core #political #leftist #kawaii #webcore #collage #harm reduction #harm redux #prevention #pastel

[ifelllikeastar]

#smokey bear #love #forest #forest fires #prevention #us forest service #campaign poster

[onironerd]

If you want to participate in science in a fun and low effort way, have a look at the Neureka app. It was developed by the Global Brain Institute of the Trinity College of Dublin, and combines mobile technology with citizen science to help create a clearer picture of what keeps the brain healthy. You play games and track your mood over time, and the data gathered helps researchers figure out new ways to prevent and combat mental health problems and dementia.

It's a very well developed app, the games are fun little brain teasers, and it doesn't take much time commitment to take part. I'd really appreciate it if people would check it out. I live with a parent with Alzheimer's and have issues with cognition myself, so this project is obviously close to my heart. But mental health problems and cognitive degeneration later in life are issues that could affect anyone, and the numbers of those affected are steadily on the rise. More awareness and research are sorely needed.

You can read more about Neureka on their website, and you can download the app on the app store.

Become a citizen scientist! Signal boost this if you can! The more people participate, the more data we can gather, and the better we can use those insights to help improve lives.

#Neureka #Science #Neuroscience #Signal boost #Mobile app #Citizen science #Dementia #Mental health #alzheimers #cognitive impairment #Prevention #Awareness

[queerism1969]

#healthcare #medicine #health #public health #prevention #doctors #mental abuse #mental disorder #mental health #mental #mental heath support #mentalwellness #the mentalist #mental illness #stress #care #usa headlines #usa health

[fruitcage]

#merck manual #1993 #1990s commercials #90s #heart disease #prevention #on-screen text #do something about it #gif #my gifs

[zoomar]

Gargle twice daily - keep well - stay on the job

#gargle #sick #prevention