Live a Healthy Life.ppt

1、Lets live a Healthy Life!,Contents,What is health? What is a healthy lifestyle? How can we live a healthy life?,I. What Is Health?,American Heritage Dictionary: Soundness, especially of body or mind; freedom from disease or abnormality.,What is health?,The word health means different things to diffe

2、rent people, depending on the situation. If I say I was worried about my mothers health when she climbed Mt. Everest, it is clear that I am referring to my mothers physical health, including her heart, skin and risk of developingthe low temperature disease.,What is health?,On the other hand, if you

3、hear the phrase With all these deadlines, presentations and working weekends, I wonder what the effect will be on her health, most likely the word health refers more tomental healththan physical health (although the two are often linked).,History of the word “health”,The English wordhealthcomes from

4、 the Old English wordhale, meaning wholeness, being whole, sound or well.,World Health Organizations (WHOs) definition of health,The most famous modern definition of health was created during a Preamble (导言 or introduction) to the Constitution of the World Health Organization (世界卫生组织章程) as adopted b

5、y the International Health Conference, New York, in 1946: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (虚弱).,Different aspects of health,Most people accept that health can be divided into two broad aspects - physical and men

6、tal health. For humans, physical health means a good body health, which is healthy because of regular physical activity (exercise), goodnutrition, and adequate rest.,Physical health,As people experience better nutrition, health care, standards of living and quality of life, their height and weight g

7、enerally increase. Another term for physical health isphysical wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is defined as something a person can achieve by developing all health-related components of his/her lifestyle.,Mental health,Mental health refers to peoples cognitive and emotional well-being. A person who e

8、njoys good mental health does not have a mental disorder. According to WHO, mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or

9、her community.,No matter how many definitions people try to come up with regardingmental health, its assessment is still a subjective one. Most people agree that mental health refers to the absence of mental illness. Some people argue that if you pick 100 people who do not suffer from any mental dis

10、order or illness, some people within those 100 will be mentally healthier than others. Most people also agree that mental health includes the ability to enjoy life, the ability to achieve balance (moderation), the ability to be flexible and adapt, the ability to feel safe and secure, and self-actual

11、ization (making the best of what you have).,Mental health,II. What is a healthy lifestyle?,There are many ways to define a healthy lifestyle. Some will emphasize the food we eat, others will think about fitness and exercise. Others define a healthy lifestyle more by the psychological aspects: Less s

12、tress, more relaxation. I think there are a few principles everybody will agree about.,Food and Body Weight:,A healthy lifestyle means consuming mostly healthy food, with a good variety of fruit and vegetables. It also means not over-eating, so our weight will not exceed what our body was designed t

13、o carry.,Fitness:,In order to stay healthy, you must exercise every day, and keep your body in good shape. Exercise is also good for you mental health. Being out in the fresh air or swimming in the pool does wonders to depressed people.,Keep relaxed and happy:,An overstressed person tend to come dow

14、n with illness. Many grave diseases were found to have relation to the persons mood. Being surrounded by a loving family and friends contributes to overall health of a person, not only mentally, but also physically.,III. How can we live a healthy life?,Seven Basic Requirementsfor a Healthy Life,Prop

15、er nutrition Regular physical activity Enough rest Preventive health care Positive attitude Sense of balance No bad habits, Nutrition,A healthy diet contains: Fruits and vegetables Whole grains Fat-free or low-fat milk products Protein in meat, fish, poultry, beans, eggs A healthy diet is low in: Ba

16、d fats, cholesterol (胆固醇), salt, and added sugar,Nutrition (cont.),Proper nutrition helps you: Reduce the risk of disease Maintain a healthy weight Be more energetic Look better,Exercise,Regular physical activity is essential To get enough exercise takes an extra effort Pick an activity you enjoy Ex

17、ercise at least several times a week,If exercise could be packaged into a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed drug in the history of mankind.,Sleep,Sleep at least 7 hours a night Go to bed and wake up at the same time Create an atmosphere that helps you sleep Watch what you eat and drink be

18、fore bed Get treatment for persistent problems Use sleeping pills only as directed,Preventive Health Care,General physical exams Eye care Dental care Hearing care,Positive attitude,Attitude affects both your physical and emotional health Maintain a positive attitude A well-balanced life promotes wel

19、lness, Balance,Balance work, family, social life, and your individual needs Spend time with your family and friends. All work no play makes Jack a dull boy.,No bad habits,No smoking. No alcohol addiction No drug abuse. No overeating. No overworking.,Smoking,Smoking is a major cause of serious diseas

20、e Stop smoking Reduce your risk of illness Feel better Have more energy Breathe easier Have more money Millions have quityou can, too,X,X,Alcohol and Drugs,Drink in moderation Follow doctors orders when taking prescription medications Be careful with over-the-counter drugs Choose not to use illegal

21、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.,Overeatingo

22、besity (肥胖症Eu5bisiti),Overeating may lead to obesity, and obesity increases the likelihood ofvarious diseases, particularlyheart disease,diabetes (7daiE5bi:ti:z 糖尿病) andcancer,Overworking,Working overtime has become the norm for most people. Unfortunately, it can have extremely negative impacts on y

23、our 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 anormalreaction to any physical or psychological demand. But while stress is nor

24、mal, 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 av