Winter Wellness

4. Adults should aim for 7-9 hours of this per night as it is essential for immune function, mood regulation, and overall health.
6. Stay _______ by washing your hands with soap and water and cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands.
8. Prepare your home for winter by checking your furnace, your carbon monoxide and smoke _________.
9. Be sure to fully clean your car off of snow before driving in the winter time and make sure your ________ are on so you can see and be seen.
10. This is often thought of to occur only in the cold winter months, but it can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.
12. This type of injury is caused by freezing and leads to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it affects, usually extremities such as the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes.
13. __________ should use caution when walking in the winter and dress properly for the weather and wear reflective gear.
14. Walk like a _______ by taking short steps and walk as flat-footed as possible on icy or slippery ground.

1. Avoid using cruise ________ in wintry conditions.
2. Viruses can enter your body through your eyes, nose, and mouth, so try to avoid touching this part of the body.
3. You should dress in _____ for winter weather.
5. When shoveling you should take frequent breaks and _______ snow instead of lift it.
7. It’s easy to forget to drink enough water when it’s cold, but staying ______ is crucial. Warm beverages like herbal teas provide a warm option for this too.
9. You’ll need them to help you balance, so avoid carrying heavy loads and keep this body part out of your pockets.
11. You should have an ________ kit in your car for winter driving that contains first aid supplies, a blanket, shovel, food and water.