PERSONAL HEALTH FINAL

6 components of Health

Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Environmental

3 Characteristics of Physical

ADL, Immune system, balanced diet

3 Characteristics of Mental

Intellect, coping skills, attitude

3 Characteristics of Social

Communication, bonds, support

3 Characteristics of Spiritual

Meaning/purpose in life, compassion, belief in some form of higher power

3 Characteristics of Environmental

Preserve, improve and protect external surroundings, understand how places we play and work can impact us

3 Characteristics of Emotional

Identify and express feelings, self efficacy and esteem, emotional intelligence

Physical 2 activities

ADL, immune system, fitness level

Mental 2 activities

Brain challenges, stress management

Social 2 activities

Develop listening skills, volunteer

Spiritual 2 activities

Be in nature, find a way to give back

Environmental 2 activities

Carbon footprint, awareness of products

Emotional 2 activities

Stress management, laughter

4 signs of an alcohol use disorder

Inability to moderate, social life needs to include alcohol, avoids social/leisure activities without alcohol.

4 symptoms of alcohol poisoning

Excessive vomiting, poor coordination, slow heart rate, low body temperature

Top 2 most dangerous symptoms of alcohol poisoning

Inability to be roused, irregular breathing

What are the steps of first aid for alcohol poisoning

Survey the scene, call 911 and stay with the individual, recovery position, no cold shower/food/walk it off

4 ways to improve our brain health

Nutrition, Water, Exercise, Cognitive rest

Best vegetable, fruit, nut, and fish for brain health

Broccoli, blueberries, Walnuts, Salmon

What impacts our blood alcohol level and why?

Food in stomach, body size/weight/muscle mass, rate of drinking, percentage or amount of alcohol in drink

Moderate drinking for males and moderate drinking for females

Males: 2 standard drinks per day

Females: 1 standard drink per day

3 differences between male and female physiology that will influence or impact BAL

Males have more body mass, muscle, and less hormonal fluctuation

4 characteristics of addiction and an example for each

Loss of control: can’t be moderate anymore

Denial: I don’t have a problem

Negative consequences: broken relationships

Obsession/compulsion: need to drink in order to go out/only way to reduce my stress is to drink

3 ways to demonstrate active listening

Eye contact, not on their phone, nodding, asking follow up/clarification questions

Difference between golden rule and platinum rule in regards to communication

Golden rule — treat people how you want to be treated 

Platinum rule — treat people how they want to be treated

What does it mean to have focus in communication?

Being present in the moment, putting away distractions

What does it mean to have empathy in communication?

To the best of your ability, “feel” what others are saying, and consciously show the person you’re trying to understand where they’re coming from

Who funds the special olympics?

The government, Samuel Family Foundation, Naked Heart Foundation, Michael Phelps Foundation, Lane Global youth, and more

The brain is the consistency of what?

Jello

What part of the brain is most frequently injured?

The frontal lobe

What is the difference between stress and stressor

Stressor is the thing that gives you stress (which is the response to the stressor)

What are three modifiable and non-modifiable factors that influence our health

Modifiable — Exercise, tobacco, alcohol

Non-modifiable — Genetics, sex, age

Top 3 causes for premature death for 15-24 yo

Unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide

3 functions of the brain stem

Breathing, heart rate, attention/concentration

What part of the brain is responsible for our vision and what part is responsible for our impulse control

Vision — Occipital Lobe

Impulse control — Frontal Lobe

What is the size of the brain, what percentage of the overall body is the brain, and how much energy it uses is what percent?

The brain is 2% of your body mass and uses 20% of energy

Difference between Eustress and Distress

Eustress— when a positive event occurs but sets off a stress response (good stress)

Distress-- Bad stress

What are the 5 stages of sleep

Transition stage, lite stage, deep stage, deeper stage, REM

What stage of sleep is the most restorative?

REM

How many minutes is a full sleep cycle?

90 minutes

What are the three criteria for true volunteering?

No money being given, no gift in return, doing of your own free will

How can volunteering help benefit our Physical/Mental/Social component

Physical — Might be more active depending on the activity, boosts immune system, reduces stress hormones

Mental — Develops cultural competency, develops new skills

Social — meeting new people and having more interactions

2 physical symptoms of a concussing and 2 mental symptoms of a concussion

Physical: Headache, blurred vision

Mental: Confusion, inability to concentrate

What is overall the most likely treatment to be successful for a depression or anxiety disorder

A combination of medication and talk therapy

What kind of warmup is the best kind before working out?

Dynamic warmup

How frequently do TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuries) occur in the US

2.5 million people annually

2 reasons why health disparities matter

People don’t live as long if they don’t get the same treatment, results in poor/less solid vibrant communities, people don’t get to live their best lives

2 primary stress hormones

Cortisol and Adrenaline

What is gocnitive rest and what 3 things can happen during it?

Creativity gets sparked, takes out mental trash, organize what’s been going on, store memory

Who were the special olympics designed for? (People living with what?)

Intellectual disabilities

Who started the special olympics?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Study of laughter and humor on the human body

Gelotology

2 benefits of laughter to the physical component, 2 benefits to the mental component

Physical — Reduces blood pressure, releases endorphins

Mental — Eases anxiety and fear, relieves stress

What part of the brain does laughter activate?

Frontal lobe

What is the zero-tolerance law?

The law that doesn’t tolerate a person who is 21 or below operating a vehicle under any level of alcoholic influence

3 examples of ADLs

Getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, brushing your hair

What OTC (over the counter mediation) should you avoid when consuming alcohol

TYLONOL/ACETOMINIPHEN — can cause liver damage/death

Difference between an antibiotic and a vaccine

Vaccine prevents infection, antibiotic for when it already happened and your body needs a boost to fight it off

Who is at higher risk for an anxiety/depression disorder

People with genetic predispositions or people who have been through traumatic event s