WINTER HEALTH CONCERNS Flu, Holiday Weight Gain, and Depression

INFLUENZA Flu symptoms include:  Fever  Chills  Sore throat  Cough  Fatigue  Muscle aches

VACCINATE  Get vaccinated yearly  The flu is contagious  Influenza virus can adapt

HO LI DA Y W EI GH T G AI N Incorporate exercise and diet into daily routine

DEPRESSION The winter blues

SIGNS OF DEPRESSION  Persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings  Loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities  Changes in appetite or weight  Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt  Substance abuse, or recurrent thoughts of death/suicide

WHY GO TO YOUR D.O.  Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) are fully-licensed physicians who practice a "whole person" approach to medicine  The philosophy of patient-focused care allows D.O.s to provide comprehensive health care, while making the patient feel well cared for  D.O.s can assist patients in taking preventative health measures

Contact Information 142 E. Ontario St. Chicago, IL (800)