Tag: health
Idiom of the Week: Health Nut
Meaning: Someone who is very serious about their health; someone who exercises a lot and always eats healthy food.
Examples:
My aunt is a health nut. She runs six miles every morning before work.
The holidays are difficult if you’re a health nut.
This year I’ve decided I’m going to be a health nut. I’m going to get a gym membership and eat more fruit and vegetables.
Pop Quiz:
A health nut probably…
A. doesn’t eat a lot of sweets.
B. doesn’t drink much alcohol.
C. exercises several times a week.
To see the correct answer, click on “Continue reading”:
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Protect Yourself: Get a Flu Shot
University Settlement in partnership with Beth Israel Medical Center – Karpas Health Information Center, is hosting a Flu Clinic for ADULTS (18 & older) for one day only. If you have yet to receive a flu shot please come and get vaccinated this season.
Date: November 13, 2013
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: University Settlement at the Houston Street Center, 273 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
* REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please call us at 212-475-5008 to register today.
If you have any questions, please contact the telephone number above
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Free Flu Shots
Just in case anyone is looking for free flu shots, they are available at Access Community Health Center, located at 86 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor. No appointment is necessary.
Their office is open:
Monday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursdays 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (By Appointment Only)
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Ergonomics
Do you have good posture when you sit at the computer? Do your kids have good posture when they sit at the computer?
If you don’t sit properly or have your computer in the proper position, you could hurt your back or eyes!
Having a comfortable, healthy work/study/computer area is called ergonomics. Here’s a video about ergonomics. Watch it, then take the quiz to test your knowledge:
