Important Definitions
A chemical substance produced by nerve cells that helps transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to other cells in the body.
Neurotransmitter
Avoiding caffeine before bed and having a dark quiet bedroom are both examples of...
Sleep hygiene
This age group experiences the highest level of STIs.
15-24 year olds
Despite spending more on healthcare than other countries, the US in comparison to similar countries...
Has shorter life expectancy, higher rates of death before 50, higher rates of unintentional injuries, higher rates of chronic disease.
These oval shaped glands produce and store eggs and make hormones that control menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
Ovaries
Illnesses that are not infectious or readily transmissible.
Noncommunicable diseases
This form of healthy communication involves acknowledging another person's emotions, thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs.
Validation
When inactive, muscle cells shrink and decrease muscle mass in this process.
Atrophy
Support groups for individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes to manage their health effectively is an example of this level of prevention
Tertiary prevention
Born a female, this individual now identifies as a male.
Trans-man
Health practices that are used in combination with conventional medicine.
complementary medicine
Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to...
Deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles during sustained activity
High levels of stress lead to chronically high levels of this hormone.
Cortisol
This form of measurement is commonly used by medical professionals to determine body fat.
BMI
One’s mental image of one’s physical appearance.
Body image
A severe psychological disorder wherein radical changes in personality and impairment of thoughts and emotions lead to loss of contact with reality.
Psychosis
This is a benefit of exercise experienced by the elderly, other than improved physical health.
Improved cognitive functioning
Dietary supplements are not permitted to do this.
Claim to be a treatment for an illness or disorder
Conventional Medicine used in the US does not sufficiently address...
Health promotion and disease prevention
Our brains need sleep to stabilize recently acquired information from short-term to long-term storage in during this process.
Memory consolidation
SMART goals must be: (all parts must be identified)
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Realistic
T: Time-based
These are the 4 components that make up "consent" (must identify all four)
Clear, willing, coherent, and ongoing.
Identify 4 common symptoms associated with sleep deprivation
Excessive daytime sleepiness, Impaired physical function, Easily overwhelmed, Reduced pain threshold, Negative mood, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Weight gain, Absenteeism, Diminished quality of life
The SDOH that refers to how the physical place we live can impact our health (must phrase correctly)
Neighborhood and Built Environment
This part of the autonomic nervous system quickly stimulates a surge of epinephrine from the adrenal glands when we experience stress.