Since autumn is officially here, it's time for my annual fall health  post. This might be influenced by the fact that I'm recovering from a cold.

• Keep using the moisturizer with sunscreen.  Colder weather does not prevent sunburn. 
• Time to buy new lip balm.  Cold, damp autumn winds can leave you with very chapped lips.
• Take a good look at your exercise plan.  As it gets colder, outdoor activities like running and biking will decrease.  Most of us won't make up for that loss with skating and skiing, so we need to modify of our exercise program, using machines or focusing on exercises that can be done in limited space indoors (pushups, squats, crunches, etc.). As it grows colder and starts getting darker earlier, you may have to push yourself to get your workout in.
• Limit your consumption of fall treats like rich stews and cobblers and caramel-dipped apples. 
• Keep hydrating. It's amazing how much fuller you feel when you drink water. Plus, it's great for your skin in a season of chilly winds and increasing dry heat inside.