Delaware Get Care, Stay Well Now’s a good time to look at your daily habits. A few changes could give your health a big boost. The American Heart Association says you can lower your risk for heart disease and other health problems by: • Cutting back on sugary drinks like soda. • Drinking less or no alcohol. • Not smoking. Making these changes can also help you: WINTER 2025 Save $ and boost your health Weigh less Alcohol and regular soda have a lot of calories, so drinking less can help you reach or stay at a healthy weight. And after two weeks of not smoking, the National Institutes of Health says it should be easier to exercise and climb stairs. Being active can help keep your body strong and your weight in check. Sleep better The Sleep Foundation says alcohol may make you feel drowsy, but it prevents deep, healthy sleep. The caffeine in soda and nicotine in tobacco can also keep you from sleeping well. Wellness resources AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware offers events and resources to help you learn about and improve your health. Our online calendars are updated each month. Visit www.amerihealthcaritasde.com/wellness. Spend less The cost of alcohol, cigarettes, and soda can add up fast. All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model.
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