Infection with the new coronavirus infection is quite prevalent. If you are a smoker orhave comorbidities such as diabetes and heart disease, take particular care, as theinfection is likely to hit you more severely should you catch it. To prevent infection,
wash your hands and avoid going to small, crowded indoor spaces where the airtends to stagnate. However, you should also be wary of health problems caused byinactivity in daily life due to avoiding going out for fear of being infected.
Spending all day long, cooped up in the house,
Watching TV, dozing off, etc.
Sometimes you skip meals...
And you don’t talk to others as much.

An inactive life causes the body and brain to work
less efficiently. You find it difficult to perform basic
activities of daily living, such as walking and otheractivities, and are easily fatigued, which leads to thedevelopment of frailty. The amount of muscle loss
due to being bedridden for two weeks is equal tothe amount typically lost over seven years!

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● Reduce sitting time!
It is important to spend a healthy amount of time standing and walking around.
Move your body in small spurts when you can, such as by walking around during TV
commercials.

● Maintain muscle! Be careful not to let your joints stiffen.

Even minor exercises at home, such as radio calisthenics, can help prevent muscle
weakness. Resistance exercises that strengthen the leg muscles, such as squats, are also
effective.

● Let's exercise outdoors, like taking a walk in the sunshine !

If the weather is fine, feel free to move around outdoors. Walking is recommended, solong as you take care to avoid crowds and small indoor spaces.

● Let's eat well-balanced meals!
Be sure to have some variety in your diet. Eat well, with balanced nutrition, and keep
your body in good shape.
A good diet also helps maintain immunity. In addition, it is important to ensure you’reconsuming proper amounts of protein, an important nutrient found in bodily structures(especially the muscles).

● Brush your teeth after every meal and before you go to bed!
Keeping your mouth clean is an effective way of preventing infections, such as the flu.
Make sure you brush your teeth after every meal and before going to bed. Cleaning
your dentures is also very important.

● Keep the muscles around your mouth. Chatting is also important for this.
Inactivity of the mouth can be a big problem. Eat three meals a day, and be sure tochew them well. If you’re able to chew, it's also important to consciously choose foods
that are a bit chewy. A life of self-restraint reduces our chances to talk to others, which
can reduce the power of our mouth muscles. Use the phone. Be mindful and capitalize
on chances for a conversation. Humming and speaking fast are also recommended.

● Avoid loneliness! Communicate with others in your neighborhood or byphone.
Socializing with people is very important in times such as this. It might be difficult toleave the house right now, so let your family and friends support and consciouslyinteract with each other. Even small greetings and conversations are important. Sharing
correct and up-to-date information regarding new coronavirus infections can also help
you avoid trouble and anxiety.

● Support in shopping and daily life. Offer mutual support in times of trouble.
Call for help when you need assistance gathering groceries, shopping for household
items, getting to the hospital, etc. Think about your partner. It's important to discuss
issues such as this in advance.
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