These scary good tips will help keep every ghost and ghoul at their creepy best.
RUN!!!
Or even walk. Any physical activity will help you enjoy all the fun and burn some of the calories this season brings.
Don’t go up in smoke
The fog machine should be the only one smoking. Quit tobacco and breathe in the cool autumn air. If you’re enrolled in the BCBS PPO Plan, take advantage of the tobacco cessation program.
Sink your teeth into it
Tooth decay is common, especially for kids, and sweet treats can be part of the problem. Be sure to brush and floss every day to keep your teeth at their best.
Sleep like the dead
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep has been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Carve out time to eat
Eat a nutritious snack or meal before you head out for the night (and make sure the little goblins have one, too). It helps maintain your blood sugar level, and that means more energy for tricks.
Do the safety dance
If you’re going out Halloween night, bring lights or wear reflectors, and be aware of cars on the road. Don’t assume drivers can see you or the kids around you.
Get to gulping
Your costume might be sweet, but keep that sugar in check. Drinking water after eating candy helps wash excess sugar out of your mouth until you can brush again.
Beware of the body snatchers
Colds and viruses are always looking for a nice, warm body to invade. Make yours less inviting by washing your hands frequently and getting your free flu shot at any Publix Pharmacy now through February 28, 2019. Household family members receive flu shots at a discounted rate. And everyone who gets a flu shot at a Publix Pharmacy through Dec. 31, 2018, will get a free $10 Publix gift card.
Be cautious of spirits
A truly spooky fact: From 2012 – 2016, 44 percent of all Halloween car-related deaths were caused by drunk driving. If you’re planning to tap into some spirits, make sure you have a way to get home safely. Designated drivers, taxi services, free tow services and ride-sharing make it easy to get home without putting yourself or others in a scary situation.
Sources: cdc.gov, consumerreports.org, trafficsafetymarketing.gov
