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CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal organization that monitors and promotes public health trends.
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NIH
National Institutes of Health, a federal organization that supports public health research.
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Health Disparities
Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare among different populations, linked to social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.
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Sympathetic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that activates during stress to trigger the endocrine system.
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Endocrine System
A system comprised of glands, tissues, and cells that release hormones, helping to control body functions and respond to stress.
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Fight-or-Flight Reaction
A physiological response activated by the nervous system to prepare the body for immediate action in response to stress.
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
A psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels: physiological, safety/security, love/belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization.
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Personal Health Behaviors
Individual behaviors that can influence one's health positively or negatively, even against hereditary or environmental factors.
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Managing Stress
Techniques to cope with stress, including developing healthy habits, identifying stressors, and practicing mindfulness.
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Mindfulness
A state of being present and aware of thoughts and emotions in a non-judgmental manner.
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