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PHYSICAL HEALTH
Beyond providing basic medical care coverage, your HISD benefits have a lot to offer to keep you and your family healthy, happy and fit. Here's the latest news from our health care providers and partners. Check back often.
Get back to better sleep
Busy work schedules and other stresses can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep, but getting enough rest is essential to your health and well-being.
Not getting enough sleep is associated with:
- A higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, and obesity
- Moodiness, poor judgment, and an inability to learn and retain information
- Lack of alertness, which can lead to serious accidents and injury
Simple tips for sounder sleep
MAKE YOUR ROOM A TECH-FREE ZONE
Also adjust the lights, temperature, and anything else that might affect your sleep.
AVOID LONG OR LATE NAPS
Short naps can be beneficial, but avoid naps later in the day.
EAT EARLIER
Eating or snacking before bedtime can interfere with your sleep.
LIMIT ALCOHOL AND CAFFEINE
Having alcohol or caffeine close to bedtime can affect the quality of your sleep.
EXERCISE REGULARLY
Get 30 minutes of physical activity but no later than two to three hours before bed.
HAVE A BEDTIME RITUAL
Find ways to relax. Try taking a warm shower or bath, reading or listening to soothing music.Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your sleep.
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Want relief from springtime allergy symptoms
For allergy sufferers, blossoming trees and airborne pollen can bring considerably missery.
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Exercise at your desk to stay healthy
Sitting too long is hazardous to your health. Watch this PowerPoint from ComPsych for tips on how to get moving today! Login or register with web ID:HISD.
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Avoid the side effects of sitting
Here’s how sitting takes a toll on your body, and what you can do about it.
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Drink in the benefits of hydration
Your body craves water, and it’s not just for quenching your thirst. Every cell needs water to carry out its activities. When you stay hydrated throughout the day, your body can function at its best. Not only that, but it can help you look good and feel better, too.
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Free Classes From Active by POPSUGAR
With so many fantastic digital fitness options available, now is a great time to road test them all while you are practicing social distancing. Today's WFH workout is brought to you by Active by POPSUGAR. They are offering free access to all of their online workout classes. Choose from hundreds of workouts from celebrity trainers and fitness experts. Strengthen, sculpt, dance, box, or restore with the POPSUGAR instructors.
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Skin cancer prevention. Simple ways to help lower your risk
An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure when it comes to lowering your risk of getting skin cancer. And although skin cancers may not always be preventable, there are simple things you can do to help lower your risk even while living under our strong Texas sun.
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Help cut costs at the pharmacy
You are a pro at spotting deals when shopping at your favorite stores. But when it comes to filling a prescription, you may not give much thought to getting discounts. However, with a few smart moves you can help control your costs.
