PATHFIT Flashcards
is an activity of leisure.
RECREATION
It provides a chance to nurture oneself and provides a sense of balance and self-esteem, which can directly reduce anxiety and depression.
Recreational Activities
Recreational activities can be grouped into two groups:
Indoor and outdoor
these are done under the comfort of one’s home or indoor facilities and it has the purpose of recreating the mind and soul.
Indoor Activities
Regular exercise or playing healthy games makes your heart muscles stronger and more efficient.
Heart and Circulartory System
Healthy Games strengthens your muscles, promotes its’ development and increases the efficiency. Stronger muscles lend better support to the joints.
The Musculator
The pores of the skin open up during exercise. The result is a healthier skin, because of more efficient disposal of impurities and dirt.
The Skin
The temperature of the body rises during playing. This promotes the burning up of the toxic substances in the body.
Temperature of the body
The temperature of the body rises during playing. This promotes the burning up of the toxic substances in the body
Temperature of the Body
Laughter helps in producing endorphins (a chemical that gives the feeling of happiness) and that naturally help muscles to relax and blood to circulate which will evidently lower blood pressure.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Positive feelings and thoughts, like the laughter and enjoyment that always comes with game, improve immunity by releasing some chemicals that fight stress and boost the immune system.
Improves Immune System
While participating in a game, there is always a good amount of laughter. Laughing together and having fun can keep the person both happy and healthy.
Creates happiness, reduce stress
While growing up, we often forget that our parents too are growing old. Often the family members have different schedules which pushes us in different directions. But playing games even for a short time is a perfect way to spend time together. We may not realize the importance but for them, it’s quality time and a priceless gift
An opportunity to spend time together/socialize
Outdoor games help you to practice essential cognitive skills and enhance the parts of the brain responsible for complex thought and memory formation. Creative outdoor games help the brain retain and build cognitive associations.
Memory Formation and Cognitive Skills
Keeping the mind active and engaged means exercising the brain and building it stronger. A stronger brain has lower risks of losing its power and thus reduces the risk of cognitive decline, such as associated with dementia and Alzheimers
Keeps the risks for diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia at bay
