Health and Wellness
absence of physical illness or disease.
Health
state of health and wellness in which people generally feel good about their present conditions.
Well-being
record of a disease's presence and impact within a family.
Family History
people who are similar in age to one another.
Peers
plan of action that will guide someone in achieving something her or she wants to reach.
Goal
balance of all aspects of health-physical, mental/emotional, social.
Wellness
treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to improve wellness.
Healthcare
aspects of people’s lives that increase the chances that they will develop a disease or disorder.
Risk Factors
beliefs, values, customs, and the arts of a group of people
Culture
plan of action that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely
SMART Goals
aspect of health that refers to how well a person’s body functions.
Physical Health
going to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy; involves getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings for conditions like hearing or vision loss.
Preventative Healthcare
circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life.
Environment
person’s level of education and income level
Economic Environment
strategies you can use to stand up to pressures and influences that want you to engage in unhealthy behaviors.
Refusal Skills
aspect of health that has to do with a person’s feelings and thoughts.
Mental/Emotional Health
regular doctor who provides checkups, screenings, treatments, and prescriptions.
Primary Care Physician or PCP
places where a person spends his or her time, such as school, home, or the workplace; the region in which a person lives; the air a person breathes; and the water a person drinks
Physical Environment
tools a person uses to make good choices about health and wellness.
Decision Making Skills
strategies that can help you deal with arguments in a positive, respectful way to promote healthy relationships.
Conflict Resolution Skills
aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive healthy ways.
Social Health
segments of DNA that determine the structure and function of a person’s cells and affect his or her development, personality and health.
Genes
people with whom a person interacts, such as family members, friends, peers, teachers, coaches, neighbors, and coworkers.
Social Environment
work together
Collaborate
method of resolving conflict that involves a third, neutral party.
Mediation
neutral third party who helps resolve conflicts by listening carefully to each person’s point of view.
Mediator
person’s ability to locate, interpret, and apply information as it relates to his or hear health.
Health Literacy
support or recommend.
Advocate
The ability to talk openly and honestly with family and friends is good
Social Health
works under the supervision of a physician and provides the same types of health care services as a physician.
Physicians Assistant