Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Silent Heart, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Stress Management
6 Jan 2017
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Chapter 1 taking charge of your health. Demonstrates your ability to comprehend and manage the feelings you have. Consists of considering your feelings and thoughts, observing your reactions, and distinguishing obstacles that interfere with your emotional stability. Optimal emotional wellness can be achieved through identifying solutions to emotional conflicts and acquiring professional help when it is necessary. Consists of the overall condition of your body, the absence of illness, your level of fitness, and your ability to take care of yourself. Optimal physical wellness can be achieved when conscious choices are made to prevent injuries and illnesses. The differences between health and wellness is that health can be influenced by uncontrollable factors (i. e. genes, upbringing). Whereas wellness is predominantly influenced by the decisions made by an individual regarding their lifestyle. Risk factors fall into the category of modifiable factors (i. e. exercising and eating healthy), and non-modifiable factors (i. e. family history).
