Soc 22 Flashcards
Depressant
Substance that lowers the levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Stimulant
A substance that raises alertness
Sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
Lifestyle choice
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
High density lipoprotein
Sometimes known as good cholesterol, removed bad cholesterol from the body
Negative effects on the body when smoking
Shortness of breath / reduced lung capacity
Heart disease
Bronchitis and lung disease
Lung cancer
Negative effects of alcohol
Effect the way your brain works (changes behaviour and makes it harder to think clearly)
Leads to liver damage
Increases risk of developing some cancers
Weakens immune system
Posatives from a healthy lifestyle
Increases life expectancy
Generates happiness
Reduces stress / prevents depression
Improved memory and concentration
Unhealthy lifestyle habbits may ????
Increase stress Trigger depression Reduce life expectancy Lead to type 2 diabetes Lead to colonary heart disease
Lifestyle choices - diet
Diet is essential part of providing the body with energy to allow it to do exercise. Getting the right energy balance is crucial however if you eat too much and don’t burn of those extra calories that then becomes fat for later use
Definition of wellbeing
The state of being confortable healthy or happy
