LiveaHealthyLife 教学课件.ppt

Alcohol and Drugs Drink in moderation Follow doctor’s orders when taking prescription medications Be careful with over-the-counter drugs Choose not to use illegal drugs Overeating People today are eating much more than they used to — and much more than they need to. Do you know what happens to our bodies when we overeat? Overeating is a disorder which not only affects physical health but causes a lot of stress at the mental and emotional level also. Overeating—obesity (肥胖症[Eu5bisiti]) Overeating may lead to obesity, and obesity increases the likelihood of?various diseases, particularly?heart disease,?diabetes ([7daiE5bi:ti:z] 糖尿病) and?cancer,? Overworking Working overtime has become the norm for most people. Unfortunately, it can have extremely negative impacts on your health, happiness and overall quality of life. Five Greatest Health Risks of Overwork Stress Disruption of Body Processes Mental Health Issues Shorter Lifespan Life-threatening diseases Stress For example, stress is a?normal?reaction to any physical or psychological demand. But while stress is normal, prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can result in a condition called burn-out, where the body experiences symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, suppressed (抑制3 ) immune （免疫的）system, elevated (提高的) blood pressure, chest pain, and decreased enjoyment from work and play. Identify what causes your stress Try to avoid small annoyances Maintain (保持) a sense of humor Plan ahead How to reduce stress Share your problems Know your limits and set boundaries Know what you can control and what you can’t Set aside time to relax and try to get enough sleep Stress (cont.) Summary What is health? What is a healthy lifestyle? How can we live a healthy life? Focus: Seven Basic Requirementsfor a Healthy Life Proper nutrition Regular physical activity Enough rest Preventive health care Positive attitude Sense of balance No bad habits Key Points to Remember Wellness involves a he