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Five Minutes for Health

Photo: StopwatchThere are many things you can do to help stay safe and healthy that don't take much time or effort. Take steps each day to protect yourself and your family in five minutes or less.

 

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Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn't have to be time-consuming, painful, or boring. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you'll wonder why you've been avoiding them. You can get big rewards just by taking small steps to prevent illness and injury.

You won't necessarily "see" the rewards, such as the extra pounds you didn't gain, the high blood pressure you didn't get, the emergency room visit you avoided. That's a good thing!

Find out what you can do in five minutes or less to make a difference to your health and safety, and take action! Some things even take less than one minute. Here is a sample of things you can do to help protect yourself and your family:

  • Wash hands (20 seconds)
  • Buckle up (4 seconds)
  • Test smoke alarms (10 seconds per alarm)
  • Eat healthy (2 minutes to make a salad)
  • Take the stairs (2 minutes to walk two flights)
  • Make an appointment (2 minutes)
  • Learn more 5-minute tips!

Also, find out what things may take more than five minutes but are worth the time, including being active and planting your own vegetables.

Take a few minutes to help make yourself and your family safer and healthier.

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