{"id":18222,"date":"2024-06-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18222"},"modified":"2024-06-06T10:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T14:06:55","slug":"make-more-time-for-fun-with-these-summer-health-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18222","title":{"rendered":"Make More Time for Fun with These Summer Health Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning a road trip, family picnic, or trip to the lake, there is so much to do in Michigan during the summer months. While these events can provide a ton of fun for your family, there are ways to make summer safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Healthy Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to help keep you safe, stay informed, and keep the fun times rolling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0Stay in the shade when you can, wear a hat, and don\u2019t forget about the sunscreen (at least SPF 15 is recommended for sun protection).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Hydrated:<\/strong>\u00a0Beat the summer heat and drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insect Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0The best way to prevent mosquito bites and ticks is to wear insect repellent and long sleeves or pants. Check your clothing, body, and pets when you go inside!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Cool:<\/strong>\u00a0Take breaks from direct sunlight and use fans or air conditioning when needed. Take note of weather forecasts and plan events accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these tips, if you participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) you can use your funds to help pay for common summer necessities and camps for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Health Care FSA Funds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Save an average of 30% by using your Health Care FSA funds on the following eligible expenses that double as travel necessities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Allergy medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blister care kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bug bite treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthotics\/insoles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun reader eyeglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPF lip balm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel first-aid kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traveling neck pillows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UV detection stickers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you worried about buying something that isn\u2019t considered an eligible expense? Consider shopping at the online FSA Store for worry-free purchases since everything on the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fsastore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FSA Store website<\/a>\u00a0is a guaranteed eligible expense. Check out their\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fsastore.com\/coupons\" target=\"_blank\">monthly coupons and promo codes<\/a>\u00a0for additional savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an FSA and are wondering if you should participate in one, learn more about the two types of FSAs available to benefit-eligible MSU employees on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/benefits\/flexible-spending-accounts\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR website<\/a>&nbsp;and consider enrolling in one or both types during the benefits Open Enrollment period in October this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CDC:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/prevention\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/infographic\/healthy-summer.htm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDC: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/skin-cancer\/prevention\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/skin-cancer\/prevention\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSA Store:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fsastore.com\/\">https:\/\/fsastore.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re planning a road trip, family picnic, or trip to the lake, there is so much to do in Michigan during the summer months. 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