health exam OLE
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- stress
- the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
- environmental stressors
- poverty pollution crowding noise natural disasters
- perception
- the act of becoming aware through the senses
- stressor
- anything that causes stress
- biological stressor
- illness disability injury
- cognitive/thinking stressors
- the way you perceive a situation or how it affects you and the world around you
- personal behavior stressors
- negative reactions in the body caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs lack of physical activity
- life situation stressors
- death of a pet separation or divorce of parents having trouble in relationships with peers
- stress response
- 1st stage- alarm, body and mind goes in high alert, "fight or flight" response 2nd stage- resistance, body adapts to the rush created by alarm and reacts to stressor 3rd stage- fatigue, a tired feeling takes over that lowers your level of activity
- types of fatigue
- physical-results when muscles work vigorously for long periods, leads to soreness and pain, reaction times becomes impaired, muscles tire quickly psychological- can result form constant worry, overwork, depression, boredom, isolation, or feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities pathological- tiredness brought on by overworking the body's defenses in fighting disease, anemia, flu, being overweight, poor nutrition, use of drugs and alcohol can bring on fatigue
- psychosomatic response
- physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness (examples- sleep disorders, skin disorders, stomach and digestive problems)
- physical effects of stress
- headache asthma high blood pressure weakened immune system
- mental/emotional effects of stress
- difficulty concentrating mood swings risks of substance abuse
- chronic stress
- stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control
- control of chronic stress
- engage in physical activity, look for support among friends and family, find a hobby or activity that relaxes you, avoid using tobacco and other drugs
- personal causes of stress
- life events physical stressors daily hassles
- ways to manage stress
- plan ahead get adequate sleep get regular physical activity eat nutritious food eat regular meals limit "comfort" foods limit caffeine avoid, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
- stress management skills
- skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
- stress management techniques
- redirect you energy relax and laugh keep a positive outlook seek out support express yourself
- relaxation response
- a state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly
- anxiety
- condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
- symptoms of anxiety
- feeling fear or dread perspiration, trembling, restlessness, muscle tension rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, shortness of breath
- depression
- prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, or sadness
- types of depression
- reactive major
- symptoms of depression
- irritable/restless mood withdrawal from friends and activities change in appetite/weight feeling of guilt or worthlessness, sense of hoplessness
- resiliency
- the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
- protective factors
- conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk
- mental disorder
- an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life
- anxiety disorder
- a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
- phobia
- anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear of something specific
- post traumatic stress disorder
- anxiety disorder that develops after a person's exposure to a terrifying event that threatened or caused physical harm
- health
- the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
- wellness
- an overall state of well being, or total health
- lifestyle factors
- personal behaviors related to the way a person lives habits that affect people's overall health, happiness, and longevity determine your individual control over health risks can be linked to certain diseases some promote good health
- types of lifestyle factors
- getting 8-10 hours each night starting each day with a healthy breakfast eating a variety of nutritious foods each day being physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week maintaining a healthy weight avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs abstaining from sexual activity before marriage managing stress maintaining positive relationships practicing safe behaviors to prevent injuries
- prevention
- practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury
- health education
- the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices
- Healthy People 2010
- a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the US 2 goals- increase quality and years of healthy life for all Americans, remove health differences that result from factors such as gender, race, education, disability, and location
- health literacy
- a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his/her health and wellness
- a health-literate person needs to be...
- a critical thinker and problem solver a responsible, productive citizen a self-directed learner an effective communicator
- health triangle
- 3 elements: physical, mental/emotional, social
- physical health
- has to do with how well your body functions
- mental/emotional health
- has to do with how well you meet the demands of daily life and your ability to process information has to do with being in touch with your feelings and can express them in appropriate ways
- social health
- involves the way you get along with others includes your ability to make and keep friends and to work and play in cooperative ways, seeking and lending support when necessary involves communicating well and showing respect and care for yourself and others
- heredity
- all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents influences general level of health may strengthen your resistance to disease
- environment
- the sum of your surroundings family, neighborhood, school, job, life experiences
- physical environment
- influences every aspect of your health environmental factors (air pollution) also affect health
- social environment
- can develop a supportive network of family, friends, and other role models peers are an important part of a social environment
- peers
- people of the same age who share similar interests
- culture
- the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
- media
- the various methods of communicating information
- influences on your health
- heredity environment (physical and social, culture) attitude, behavior, media, technology