Vocab
What is a illness
A specific disease that causes discomfort or disability
what are healthy fats
olive oil, avocados, nuts (almonds, cashews), seeds (sesame, sunflower), and peanut butter
What is smoking
smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke, which contains nicotine and thousands of toxic chemicals
what are you doing when you are socializing with other people
you are actively engaging with others to boost your mental well-being, which includes reducing stress, loneliness, and depression, and improving cognitive function
what is stress management
Stress management consists of a wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of psychological stress, especially chronic stress, generally for the purpose of improving the function of everyday life
what is a allergy
A condition in which the body has an adverse reaction to a substance
what is flexibility
the ability to move muscles and joints through a full normal range of motion
what is a unhealthy diet
a pattern of eating that does not provide the body with the necessary nutrients and can lead to health problems
what are you doing when you are physically exercising
When you are physically exercising, your muscles are performing work, your heart rate and breathing increase, and your body uses energy to move, which improves your heart, lungs, muscles, and bones
what are you doing when you are staying hydrated
you are taking in enough fluids for your body to function correctly
what is a infection
A chronic condition related to high blood sugar
what is box breathing
a relaxation technique that involves a specific pattern of deep, controlled breaths
what is physical inactivity
Not meeting the recommended amount of physical activity for optimal health
what are you doing when you are mentally helping yourself
you are engaging in self-care activities and practices that support your overall mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
what are you doing when you are improving or maintaining mobility
you are performing a variety of activities that increase your body's ability to move freely, with strength, balance, and control
A chronic condition related to high blood sugar
what is reframing thoughts
a cognitive technique used to change negative thoughts into more positive and helpful ones
What is poor nutrition
a state where an individual does not consume enough or the right nutrients to meet their body's needs
what are you doing when you are improving your environmental state
When you are improving your environmental state, you are taking actions to reduce your negative impact on the planet and promote a healthier, more sustainable world
what is the best morning routine that would help your body
A healthy morning routine involves hydration, sunlight exposure, physical movement, a nutritious breakfast, and a few minutes of mindfulness or reflection
what is hypertension
high blood pressure
what is the Atwater system
a method for estimating the energy (calorie) content of foods by assigning fixed values to macronutrients
What is cortisol
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys
what are you doing when your improving your spiritual state
When you improve your spiritual state, you engage in practices that foster inner peace, meaning, and connection to something larger than yourself
what will happen to your body if you work out three times a week
effectively build muscle, increase strength, improve cardiovascular health, and boost mood, while still providing ample recovery time for muscle repair and growth