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Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings
Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Fidelis Care Welcomes Community to Join Virtual 5K to Support Covenant House
9/22/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care

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Fidelis Care and the New York Knicks are hosting a virtual 5K race to raise money for Covenant House’s COVID-19 Relief Effort. Covenant House provides services to youth experiencing homelessness in New York City. Funds will support programs to deliver services in a virtual, safe, and socially distanced way.


Fidelis Care encourages Members to join the virtual 5K. It is free and easy. Here is how the virtual 5K works:

  1. Sign-up for the fundraiser at knicks.benefitgames.com/join5k
  2. Share the page and ask people to donate — use #NYVIRTUAL5K on social media
  3. Run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) — on a treadmill, or outdoors in a socially distanced way —— any time October 2 - 4
  4. Win prizes for raising funds

Learn more at knicks.com/virtual5K.

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