health vocab unit 1

health

The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

spiritual health

A deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life.

wellness

An overall sense of well-being or total health.

chronic disease

An ongoing condition or illness.

heredity

All the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents.

environment

The sum of your surroundings.

peers

People of the same age who share similar interests.

culture

The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.

media

Various methods for communicating information.

technology

Radio, television, and the internet.

risk behaviors

Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.

infection

A condition that occurs when pathogens in the body multiply and damage body cells.

cumulative risks

Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.

prevention

Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.

abstinence

A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

lifestyle factors

The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives.

health skills

Specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.

interpersonal communication

The exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.

refusal skills

Communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values.

conflict resolution

The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.

stress

The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.

stress management skills

Skills that help you reduce and manage your stress.

advocacy

Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief.

values

The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important, that help guide the way you live.

decision-making skills

Steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.

goals

Those things you aim for that take planning and work.

short-term goal

A goal that you can reach in a short period of time.

long-term goal

A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period.

action plan

A multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goals.

health consumer

Someone who purchases or uses health products or services.