One of the most beautiful seasons of the year has arrived. The contrast of colours makes it one of the most special times of the year. We could also say that it is one of the times when we need to be most careful, along with winter, since it is synonymous with cold, rain and more darkness. But first of all, how about we tell you a little more about autumn?
It comes from autumnus, which means that the fullness of the year has arrived. This year, it will last 89 days and it is the moment when temperatures drop and the landscape changes its tones completely. Without a doubt, it is one of the most special times of the year. We go from green tones to red and yellow, a natural spectacle. It is also the time when animals prepare to collect all the food to store it during the winter.
With autumn comes the rain and cold weather and depending on the time of year it may be advisable to follow some advice.
DRIVING DURING THE FALL
It is the time of year when we can have the most challenges due to the weather, the increase in hours of darkness and the accumulation of leaves on the road. During the fall, keep in mind some aspects:
- Leaves on the road, if wet, can affect the grip of the wheels. During rain, sudden actions or sudden braking should be avoided.
- The quality and condition of tyres in autumn is one of the most important aspects to take into account. According to professionals, under no circumstances can the tread of the wheel be less than 2 mm.
- In fog, you should increase the safety distance between cars and reduce speed.
- Avoid using high beams in fog as you lose a lot of visibility. Always use fog lights.
- Did you also know that many animals are more active during the fall? For this reason, always be careful on the road.
YOUR HEALTH IS WHAT MATTERS MOST
The drop in temperature is noticeable and now more than ever we need to protect ourselves. It is the moment when we can start to notice the first colds due to the changes in temperature that we notice: heating in the car or at home, cold outside, etc… Remember that colds are also very contagious and therefore, if you are contagious, avoid direct contact with colleagues and family. Even so, to prevent it, we share some tips that may be helpful.
- Recharge your system with vitamin D. There are not as many hours of sunshine these days and for this reason, it is important to look for foods that help us produce this vitamin, such as oily fish, mushrooms or cheese. Did you also know that onions and garlic have antibiotic properties? And naturally! These two foods can help you prevent any infection.
- Use disposable tissues.
- Always wash your hands before touching any space.
- Be careful with closed spaces. Now with all the health precautions, we no longer share closed spaces with so many people, but we still have to be careful.
- Don’t self-medicate! If you notice any symptoms of a cold or flu, always visit your doctor.
Prevention is vital to avoid this disease. The most important thing is to maintain good hygiene, ventilate closed spaces and avoid contact with sick people.
Despite being one of the most beautiful times of the year, it is also the time to look out for yourself and take care of yourself. At ASSAP we are with you and offer you a large number of insurance policies tailored to your needs.
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