Tips on how to stay healthy, alternative story form

Eat a balanced diet, including plenty of leafy dark green vegetables, and whole grains like rice and wheat.Think positive thoughts. Every time a self-degrading thought comes to mind, replace it with a positive one.If sexually active with multiple partners, use a condom every time to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.Set priorities and let go of the stresses that really don’t matter.Take a multivitamin every day.

Change and wash your pillowcase often.Don’t compulsively eat. If you feel the desire to do so, go for a walk.Women should take a calcium supplement to help prevent osteoporosis.Avoid drugs and alcohol.Drink plenty of water especially when exercising.Wear sunscreen, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun can do the most damage.Talking can calm you down, so talk to someone if you feel stressed.Never share drinks or lip balm. This helps prevent the spread of cold sores or other illnesses.Clean cell phones often to prevent acne where the phone touches your face.Try not to nap, but if you must, don’t sleep longer than 30 minutes. Sleeping longer than 30 minutes can prevent you from being able to sleep soundly at bed time.Avoid excessive caffeine.Spend 30 minutes a day doing something for yourself.Brush your teeth twice a day at a 45-degree angle. Brush for approximately two minutes.Eat approximately every four hours and be sure to include two or three 100-250 calorie snacks a day.Wash hands often using warm water. Keep scrubbing your hands while you sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” in your head.Throw out the five-second rule and don’t eat any food you dropped on the floor.-debrajoy.h@aggiemail.usu.edu