Hygiene
What are the causes of poor hygiene?
Mental or emotional disorders. Social factors including poverty or inadequate social support.
What is the minimum physical activity teens should be getting a day?
At least 60 minutes
What is five benefits of relaxation.
- Decrease anxiety/stress
- Healthy Heart
- Increase in learning and concentration
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
What is the name of the sleep hormone affected when using screens before bed?
Melatonin
How can poor hygiene effect you?
- Relationships with others
- Self-esteem
- Health issues like disease and illness
Name five benefits to physical activity
- Distraction
- Improved mood
- Healthy heart and lungs
- Improve sleep
- Decreased anxiety
Name three activities you could try to promote relaxation.
- Mindfulness
- Listening to music
- Colouring
- Reading
- Spending time with a pet
- Baking or Cooking
- Movement (bike ride, walk, dance)
What is the recommended maximum amount of recreational screen time per day?
2 Hours
Why do teens sweat more?
Sweating is a natural part of puberty a time when sweat glands become more active. Sweat glands begin to secret different chemicals into the sweat that has a stronger smelling oder.
What is the most common risk factor for heart disease: Smoking or Inactivity
Inactivity
Chewing ____ can decrease cortisol levels causing your stress to reduce.
Gum
What are some strategies you can use to limit your screen time?
- Phone settings
- Putting your phone away at night
- Set up a schedule
- Plan activities
- Letting peers and family know when you will be available on your phone
Name five things you should do every day for hygiene.
- Wear clean socks and underwear everyday
- Brush and floss your teeth twice a day
- Shower or bathe everyday or every other day
- Using deodorant or antiperspirant everyday
- Ensure clothing and bedding are being washed regularly
When you exercise your brain releases chemicals that make you feel good, this chemical is…
Endorphins
What are the three main stress hormones?
Adrenalin
Cortisol
Norepinephrine
Name some negative effects of screen time?
- Social stressors
- Anxiety levels go up
- Unproductive
- Effects mood
- Overstimulation
- No disconnect to the world
- Avoid commitments