Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Baylor College of Medicine experts have plenty of tips to help you stay healthy. This month’s Health Hint focuses on staying healthy as schools reopen during the pandemic.
Back-to-school advice from Baylor experts focuses on the basics for school kids – washing hands often, wearing a mask for older students, getting plenty of sleep, whether attending in-person or online, and staying active and engaged to reduce anxiety.
It’s about arming your child with education and practice so they can continue engaging in risk mitigation strategies outside of the home.”
Dr. Stacey Rose, assistant professor of medicine – infectious diseases
Read more back-to-school tips:
- Back-to-school anxiety: How to cope
- How student athletes can stay healthy amid COVID-19
- Set healthy sleep habits for the new school year
- Arm children with habits rather than extra supplies this school year