Health Flashcards
health
A condition of your physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
physical health
The part of health that describes the condition of the body.
emotional health
The part of health that demonstrates the way you recognize and deal with your feelings.
mental health
The part of health that shows how you deal with life's demands.
social health
The part of health that includes the way you interact with people.
spiritual health
The part of health that helps you identify purpose in life, learn how to experience love, joy, peace and fulfillment. Helping others achieve their full potential. Values, morals, and standards.
wellness
The state of good health achieved by balancing your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
heredity
The passing down of traits from a parent to a child.
environment
Everything around you, even the things you can't see that affect your health.
lifestyle
A set of behaviors by which you live.
attitude
The way you act, think, or feel that causes you to make one choice over another.
preventive healthcare
Taking steps necessary to prevent illness or accidents.
skills of refusal
A way to say no to something that you don't want to do.
good decision
A decision which you have carefully considered the outcome and consequences of each choice.
personal responsibility
Accepting the consequences of your decision. Understanding that your decision affects yourself and other people.
values
Beliefs that you consider to be of great importance. Many of your values come from things your parents have taught you.
character
The quality of your personality and actions.
peer pressure
The pressure that you feel to do something because your friends want you to do it.
consequence
The result of an action that you take.
precaution
An action to avoid negative consequences.
goal
Something you want and are willing to work for.
long-term goal
Tasks that take weeks, months, or even years to accomplish.
short-term goal
Tasks that you can accomplish in a short period of time.
set back
Something that goes wrong with your goal plan. They can be used as learning opportunities. They are not failures unless you quit.
persistence
The commitment to keep working toward your goal even when things happen that make you want to quit.
communication skills
Methods for expressing thoughts and listening to what others say.
skills of refusal
Different ways of saying no to things that you don't want to do.
What are the six steps in making an Action Plan for a Goal?
1. Write it down.2. Make a list of steps you will follow to reach your goal.3. Do some research.4. Estimate how long it will take you to reach your goal.5. Check your progress.6. Reward yourself when you reach your goal.
What are the three steps to help you make a good decision
1. Clarify2. Consider 3. Choose
When having a conflict what are some communication tips you can use to resolve the conflict?
1. Use TACTFUL steps of communication.2. See things from other perspective. 3. Remember there are 3 sides to every story (your perspective, their perspective and the facts)4. Know the facts. 5. Be a good listener. 6. Take a break to cool off or think clearly. Make sure you understand tone, body language etc.7. Make a compromise8. Show respect9. Agree where you can (I see where you are coming from).
What are the rules for TACTFUL communication.
T: think before you speakA: Apologize if necessaryC: Converse don't competeT: Time your commentsF: Focus on body languageU: Uncover hidden feelingsL: Listen
eustress
A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal
distress
Bad stress that can lead to negative short and long-term health effects.
3 Stages of a Physical Stress Response
1. Alarm Stage2. Resistance Stage3. Exhaustion Stage
List strategies advertisers use to sell products to consumers.
1. Price Appeal/Deal Appeal2. Testimonial/Celebrity Endorsement3. Emotional Appeal (sex appeal, maturity, sophistication, popularity)4. Band Wagon (peer pressure, everybody is doing it)5. Comparisons to other products/Demonstrations6. Scientific Evidence
List several ways stress can affect your health.
1. Heart Disease/Heart Attack2. Brain Fatigue/Depression/Suicidal thoughts3. Increased Anxiety and other mental health challenges.4. Problems Sleeping5. Stroke6. Digestive Issues/Ulcers7. Skin Problems/Acne8. Diabetes, Arthritis9. Emotional Eating/Overeating (comfort foods)/Undereating rapid weight loss.
What may be some warning signs of stress?
1. Changing eating habits.2. Sleeping problems.3. Hurrying too much4. Withdrawing from relationships5. Reckless behavior6. Unable to concentrate7. Negative thinking8. Excessive worry9. Self-criticism10. Critical of others11. Muscle tension12. Headache13. Upset stomach14. Pounding heart15. Shortness of breath16. Increased sweating17. Skin Problems18. Irritability19. Anger20. Impatient21. Nervous22. Increased Crying
What skills could you use to lower your stress level?
1. Plan ahead2. Positive Attitude/Thinking3. Prioritize/Time Management4. Make a list/Schedule/Planner5. Don't always expect perfection6. Exercise7. Creative Project8. Meditate9. Laughter/Play10. Massage11. Power Nap12. Vacation13. Journal Feelings14. Spend time with friends15. Hot bath/shower16. Take a time out17. Read/ Movie/Music18. Be resilient19. Spend time with pets20. Breathing exercises/Relaxation
dream
something you wish would happen
Why are dreams important?
They are fun, exciting, boost creativity, help us problem solve, they are the start of our goals.
assessment
Gathering information to measure performance, understanding, mastery, or improvement.
Why is it important to do health assessments?
So we know what are strengths and weaknesses are and how to improve our health.
Peers
people of the same age who share similar interests
media
Public forms of communication including radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, Internet, and advertising.
risk factors
Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat