Development of Life Skill-
I
HSSC206
Module-1
Health Management
Meaning
Health care is the maintenance or improvement of health by prevention,
diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or treatment of diseases, illnesses,
injuries, and other physical and psychological disorders in humans.
The two areas that we most control are our diet and exercise.
This can have serious consequences for good health, and can be one of
the most important factors in preventing disease and other health
problems later in life.
Health Management
Generally, you should aim for at least two and a half hours of moderate
exercise per week, or a minimum amount of moderate exercise.
Combining aerobics with things like weight training or sports is a great
way to change your exercise.
Make sure you stretch before and after exercise, and take appropriate safety
precautions.
Dietary
Dietary requirements vary from person to person, but generally, some of the
best foods you should eat regularly include:
Fruits and vegetables
Protein
Whole grains
Nuts
Disease Prevention
Benefit of good diet
The great benefit of a good diet and regular exercise is the way it
helps your body to fight infections and other conditions.
Your immune system is a complex machine, and diet and exercise can
have a profound effect on you.
Too many unhealthy foods can put you at risk, but good diet
combined with proper exercise can boost your body's ability to fight
infections.
Causes
Some of the diseases that are caused by adequate nutrition and regular
exercise include:
1. Heart disease
2. High blood pressure
3. High cholesterol
4. Diabetes
5. Stroke
6. Disappointment
7. Several types of cancer
8. Rheumatoid arthritis
Factors
Mood and energy
Both diet and exercise, especially the past, can have a profound effect
on your hearing. Its brain chemicals called “endorphins” make you feel
happy and optimistic, and this is the result of many forms of exercise.
Diet can have many of the same effects, and there are indications that
proper nutrition and exercise are two major factors in overall mental
health. Both help to reduce stress and can increase brain function.
Endorphin stimulation can also help prevent depression and boost self-
esteem.
Weight
Weight gain is one of the most important factors in heart disease,
high cholesterol or high blood pressure and a few other
conditions.
What are two main factors that influence weight? You got it, diet
and exercise.
Sleep
Sleep: Sleep problems afflict millions of people around the
world, and diet and exercise affect your sleep habits.
Exercise, in particular, can directly affect your ability to sleep
and fall asleep.
Itis recommended that you do not exercise too much or eat
too much before going to bed.
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