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The heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.
Diseases that slowly progress and are long-term medical conditions. Some chronic diseases are linked to lifestyle choices. Examples include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, arthritis, and kidney disease.
Abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels.
A chronic condition where the body does not use insulin properly and becomes insulin resistant.
Disease that causes inflammation of the airways in the lungs.
A chronic disease, where kidneys gradually lose function. Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, which are excreted through urine.
Substances such as caffeine, nicotine, sugar, or chemicals (including alcohol) that people negatively use to cope with stress.
The body’s natural response to any demand or pressure.
Also, known as high blood pressure, when a person's heart and arteries must work harder than normal. Over time, the added stress can damage them. Increases risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and loss of vision.
How hard the heart needs to pump to move blood around the body. Affected by activity, rest, temperature, diet, emotions, posture, and medicines.
Also, called negative stress, stress that has an unhealthy effect on our lives. Example – Stressing about a big game can cause us to be unable to focus.
To designate or treat (something) as more important than other things.
The capacity to withstand stress and the ability to adapt and overcome risk and adversity.
People, places, or things you can use to reach your goals.
The amount of energy required to maintain ones’ automatic body functions such as hair growth.
Type of fat found in found in animal products like meat, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk. The body needs some cholesterol for organ growth and function, but too much can build up and clog arteries that carry blood around the body. This can cause a heart attack or stroke.
Taking advantage of opportunities throughout life to foster continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment.
The skills used by a person to interact with others properly.
The ability to know, understand and manage your own emotions.
Anything that interferes with effective communication. Ex: noise, tone, accent, language, distractions.
Listening with purpose and asking feedback questions for clarification.
A set of statements that seem to say first one thing and then a different or opposite thing.
Person sending the message in verbal communication.
Person receiving the message in verbal communication.
A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.
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