Holiday Health
CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Take some time out of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to consider these 7 healthy habits
that help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Get Enough Sleep
Adults need at least 7 hours
of sleep every night.
Drowsy Driving:
Avoid Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Practice good sleep habits.
Avoid alcohol and medicines that
make you sleepy.
Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms
of a sleep disorder like snoring.
TIP | For longer trips, consider sharing or
breaking up your drive.
Get Active
When getting together,
round up some family and
friends for a walk or hike.
DID YOU KNOW? Adults need at least 150 minutes (22 minutes a day) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.
Eat Healthy
Reach for healthy options like
fruits and vegetables instead
of salty or sugary treats.
Rethink Your Drink!
Substitute water for
sugary or alcoholic drinks to
reduce calories and stay safe.
Quit Smoking
You can quit today!
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
for free support.
AVOID SECONDHAND SMOKE. This holiday season, make your home and vehicles smokefree to protect your family from secondhand smoke.
Get Your Flu Shot
An annual flu vaccine is the best way
to help protect against flu.
Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands with soap and
clean running water for 20 seconds.
Learn Your Family Health History
Take some time during get-togethers
to talk about your family health history,
and share the information with your doctor.
For more about how to prevent chronic disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, follow @CDCChronic on Twitter or visit cdc.gov/chronicdisease.
Page last reviewed: November 13, 2018