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The health triangle

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  What is The Health Triangle- The health triangle, also known as the wellness triangle, is a measure of our body’s overall well-being. It is a representation of your body’s efficiency and balance. The health triangle consists of three sides that contribute to your overall wellness. When you are at the optimal state, all three are in a balanced state and your body is at it’s most efficient. What are the Three Sides of the Health Triangle The three sides that make up the health triangle and contribute to your overall health are: Physical Health Mental Health Social Health Most people have heard of physical health, some may even be aware of mental health, but are you also aware there is social health. Growing up, I only
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Social Health

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  What is Social Health- Social Health encompasses our relationships with others. Whether that is family, friends or peers, and coworkers. Social health measures the way a person reacts to people in their environment. It includes how they can communicate, care for others, seek and lend support, and the ability to make and keep relationships. These relationships could occur at home, school, work, or social gatherings.   Good social health looks like: Adapting to social situations Staying true to yourself in all situations Balancing your social and personal time Being engaged with others in your community The ability to develop and maintain friendships Creating boundaries in friendships and relationships Having a supportive network of family and friends Social health is considered a pillar of wellness as it relates to how comfortably we can adapt in social situations and includes our support structure to get through life’s challenges.
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Mental health

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  Healthy Habits to Improve Mental Health - Because of the various causes of mental health problems and differing experiences of individuals, mental health is a difficult and complex topic.   While different people may have different needs, creating healthy habits can help maintain or improve mental health. Here are some professionally-recommended habits used by students at Utah State University to help ease and control the symptoms of mental health problems. Get active Exercise is one of the most common recommendations to improve mental health. According to multiple studies, regular exercise is shown to not only help with physical fitness, but to relieve stress, improve sleep and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Angela Johnson, a USU student majoring in outdoor recreational therapy, uses exercise and outdoor activities to handle the stress of schoolwork and other responsibilities. “For me, it’s a let-out,” Johnson said. “It helps me get away from the things
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Physical health

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                                       Aerobic Activities-       1. According to the Centers for Disease Control, adults should perform 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity OR 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) per week of vigorous-intensity OR an equivalent mix of both. 2. Aerobic activity should be performed for at least 10 minutes at a time and spread throughout the week. 3. For greater health benefits, 5 hours (300 minutes) per week at a moderate- intensity level or 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) at a vigorous-intensity level or an equivalent mix of both is recommended. 4. The American College of Sports Medicine states that moderate-intensity physical activity between 150-250 minutes per week is effective in preventing weight gain, but will provide only modest weight loss. Physical activity greater than 250 minutes per week is recommended for weight loss and the prevention of weight gain.   a. Examples of moderat
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Components of physical fitness

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Components of physical fitness     Health-related components of Physical Fitness. There are five components of physical fitness: (1) body composition, (2) flexibility, (3)muscular strength, (4) muscular endurance, and (5)cardio-respiratory endurance. A well-balanced exercise program should include activities that address all of the health-related components of fitness. Aerobic activities develop cardio-respiratory endurance and burn calories to aid in achieving a healthy body composition. Muscle-strengthening activities develop muscular strength and endurance and assist with the development of a healthy body composition. Activities such as stretching and yoga help improve flexibility. Physical activity guidelines for adults are presented below.
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Exercise as a part of regular routine

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       How can I make exercise a part of my regular routine? Make everyday activities more active. Even small changes can help. You can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk down the hall to a coworker's office instead of sending an email. Wash the car yourself. Park further away from your destination. Be active with friends and family. Having a workout partner may make you more likely to enjoy exercise. You can also plan social activities that involve exercise. You might also consider joining an exercise group or class, such as a dance class, hiking club, or volleyball team. Keep track of your progress. Keeping a log of your activity or using a fitness tracker may help you set goals and stay motivated. Make exercise more fun. Try listening to music or watching TV while you exercise. Also, mix things up a little bit - if you stick with just one type of exercise, you might get bored. Try doing a combination of activities. Find activities that you can do even w
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benefits of exercise

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             What are the health benefits of exercise? Regular exercise and physical activity may: Help you control your weight. Along with diet, exercise plays an important role in controlling your weight and preventing obesity. To maintain your weight, the calories you eat and drink must equal the energy you burn. To lose weight, you must use more calories than you eat and drink. Reduce your risk of heart diseases. Exercise strengthens your heart and improves your circulation. The increased blood flow raises the oxygen levels in your body. This helps lower your risk of heart diseases such as high cholesterol, coronary artery diseases, and heart attack. Regular exercise can also lower your blood pressure and triglyceride levels. Help your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels. Exercise can lower your blood sugar level and help your insulin work better. This can cut down your risk for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. And if you already have one of those diseases,
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