Sleep right.

Make sure that you get the normal 7-8 hours of sleep each night and avoid

sleeping on your stomach. Sleeping on your side or back with a pillow

supporting the neck will insure proper support of the neck and reduce

stress.

Avoid looking

up when decorating the house and Christmas tree. Use a stepladder

instead of looking up. Do as much as possible at eye level. This reduces

stress and prevents neck injury and related symptoms like headaches.

Think about

how you lift. Always keep your feet apart, keep your back straight

(vertical), bend your knees, start in a squatting position, keep elbows

and arms close to your body and center your body weight over your feet.

Avoid prolonged

driving or riding. Make frequent stops. Get out of the car and walk

around. You'll arrive at your destination more refreshed. Adjust your

seat and headrest to support your back and neck. Bring an additional pillow

to support your head in case you dose off.

Keep up

your regular exercise routine. Exercise is known to promote health

and reduce stress.

A health talk

is scheduled for Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Peachtree City Library. The

topic is "Reducing Lifestyle Stress and Exercise."

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