Random Health stuff
This type of exercise, recommended at least twice a week, targets all major muscle groups and helps build strength.
What is resistance or strength training?
This system controls involuntary functions like heart rate and breathing
The common cold
This state is characterized by emotional well-being, good adjustment, and general contentment, allowing individuals to manage stress and function in daily life.
What is mental wellness (or mental health)
This macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram and is essential for energy, but too much can be unhealthy.
What are fats
This is the ability to use your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to your muscles during sustained activity, improved by jogging or swimming.
What is Cardiovascular Endurance?
This is the most vital nutrient for human survival, making up about two-thirds of an adult's body weight.
What is water?
A condition where an individual has difficulty breathing due to narrowed airways, often requiring an inhaler.
Asthma
This hormone is commonly referred to as the "stress hormone" because its levels rise significantly during demanding situations.
What is cortisol
Found on food labels, this sugary substance should be limited for better health.
What is added suger
To improve your body composition (more muscle, less fat), you should focus on strength training and cardio because muscle burns more calories than fat, making you a faster calorie burner.
What is Body Composition?
Adults should aim for this range of sleep hours per night to support overall wellness and concentration.
7-9 hours of sleep
The medical term for a broken bone.
What is a Fracture?
This is the recommended range of hours of sleep a teenager should aim for every night to support proper brain development and functioning.
What is 8 to 10 hours of sleep?
Found in sunlight, this vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption and strong bones.
What is vitamin D
This key nutrient, found in dairy and leafy greens, is vital for building strong bones and preventing issues like osteoporosis
What is Calcium?
This is also known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies can produce it when exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D
A condition caused by sudden reduced blood flow to the brain, requiring immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage.
What is a stroke
This practice involves paying full attention to the present moment without judgment and is a popular coping mechanism.
What is mindfulness?
A deficiency of this essential mineral can lead to anemia, a condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells.
What is Iron
Applying the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) to push-ups or squats helps improve this health-related component.
What is Muscle Strength/Endurance?
The term for persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily life.
What is depression
A severe type of allergic reaction that can be life-threatening, causing swelling of the throat and a drop in blood pressure.
Anaphylaxis
This "mark of shame" associated with mental illness often serves as a significant barrier, preventing many people from seeking necessary help and treatment.
What is stigma?
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the maximum percentage of your total daily calories that should come from saturated fat is.
What is less than 10%
This common sign of dehydration or overheating during exercise means your body can't cool itself through sweat, requiring immediate action.
What is Heatstroke?