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The best way to protect yourself (and others) from novel H1N1 influenza: Rice Cardiac Rehab offers these top tips to maintain good heart health:  
  • Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.

#1 - Manage stress

  
  • Clean your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub solution.

#2 - Be active and exercise 5 - 7 days every week

  
  • Wash your hands before touching your face, otherwise keep them away from your face, especially your eyes.
 #3 - Don't smoke and avoid other people's tobacco smoke  
  • Limit your contact with others who may be sick.
 #4 - Eat a healthy diet, low in saturated fat  
  • Stay home from work or school and avoid going out in public as much as possible if you are sick.
 #5 - Spend time each day or week doing something you enjoy  
  • If you are sick, stay at home for seven days, or until 24 hours after your symptoms are gone - whichever is longer.
 #6 - Maintain a weight that's in correct proportion to your height  
  • If you develop possible flu symptoms you may want to talk with your healthcare provider about them.
 #7 - Maintain good blood pressure and cholesterol levels  
For more information about novel influenza, please >> visit the MDH website For more information about Cardiac Rehab and Happy Heart exercise programs, please >> visit Rice Cardiac Rehab