LiveaHealthyLifePPT课件.pptx

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

2、 different people, depending on the situation. uIf 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 developing the low temperature disease. What is health?uOn the other hand,

3、 if you 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 to mental health than physical health (although the two are often linked).History of the word “health”uThe English word health

4、 comes from the Old English word hale, meaning wholeness, being whole, sound or well.World Health Organizations (WHOs) definition of healthuThe 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) a

5、s adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, in 1946:u“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 healthuMost people accept that health can be divided into two broad aspects - physi

6、cal and mental health. uFor humans, physical health means a good body health, which is healthy because of regular physical activity (exercise), good nutrition, and adequate rest. Physical healthuAs people experience better nutrition, health care, standards of living and quality of life, their height

7、 and weight generally increase. uAnother term for physical health is physical wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is defined as something a person can achieve by developing all health-related components of his/her lifestyle. Mental health uMental health refers to peoples cognitive and emotional well-being

8、. A person who enjoys 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 contrib

9、ution to his or her community. uNo matter how many definitions people try to come up with regarding mental health, its assessment is still a subjective one. uMost 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

10、from any mental disorder 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 secu

11、re, and self-actualization (making the best of what you have). Mental healthII. What is a healthy lifestyle?uThere 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 psychologic

12、al aspects: Less stress, more relaxation. I think there are a few principles everybody will agree about.Food and Body Weight:uA 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 bo

13、dy was designed to carry.Fitness:uIn 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:uAn overstressed person t

14、end to come down 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 Heal

15、thy Life Proper nutrition Regular physical activity Enough rest Preventive health care Positive attitude Sense of balance No bad habits Nutritionu A healthy diet contains:uFruits and vegetablesuWhole grainsuFat-free or low-fat milk productsuProtein in meat, fish, poultry, beans, eggsu A healthy diet

16、 is low in:uBad fats, cholesterol (胆固醇), salt, and added sugarNutrition (cont.)uProper nutrition helps you:Reduce the risk of diseaseMaintain a healthy weightBe more energeticLook betterExerciseuRegular physical activity is essential uTo get enough exercise takes an extra effort uPick an activity yo

17、u enjoyuExercise at least several times a weekIf exercise could be packaged into a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed drug in the history of mankind.Sleepu Sleep at least 7 hours a night u Go to bed and wake up at the same time u Create an atmosphere that helps you sleepu Watch what you ea

18、t and drink before bedu Get treatment for persistent problemsu Use sleeping pills only as directedPreventive Health CareuGeneral physical examsuEye careuDental careuHearing carePositive attitudeAttitude affects both your physical and emotional healthMaintain a positive attitude A well-balanced life

19、promotes wellness BalanceBalance work, family, social life, and your individual needsSpend time with your family and friends.All work no play makes Jack a dull boy.No bad habitsuNo smoking.uNo alcohol addictionuNo drug abuse.uNo overeating.uNo overworking.SmokingSmoking is a major cause of serious d

20、iseaseStop smoking Reduce your risk of illness Feel better Have more energy Breathe easier Have more moneyMillions have quityou can, tooXXAlcohol and Drugsu Drink in moderationu Follow doctors orders when taking prescription medicationsu Be careful with over-the-counter drugsu Choose not to use ille

21、gal drugsOvereatinguPeople 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?uOvereating is a disorder which not only affects physical health but causes a lot of stress at the mental and emotional level also.Overeatin

22、gobesity (肥胖症肥胖症Eu5bisiti) uOvereating may lead to obesity, and obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, diabetes (7daiE5bi:ti:z 糖尿病) and cancer, Overworking uWorking overtime has become the norm for most people. Unfortunately, it can have extremely negative

23、impacts on your health, happiness and overall quality of life.Five Greatest Health Risks of OverworkStress Disruption of Body Processes Mental Health Issues Shorter Lifespan Life-threatening diseases Stress uFor example, stress is a normal reaction to any physical or psychological demand. But while

24、stress is normal, 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.uIdentify

25、 what causes your stressuTry to avoid small annoyancesuMaintain (保持) a sense of humoruPlan aheadHow to reduce stress uShare your problemsuKnow your limits and set boundariesuKnow what you can control and what you cantuSet aside time to relax and try to get enough sleepStress (cont.) Summary I.What i

26、s health?II.What is a healthy lifestyle?III.How can we live a healthy life? Focus: Seven Basic Requirementsfor a Healthy Life Proper nutrition Regular physical activity Enough rest Preventive health care Positive attitude Sense of balance No bad habitsKey Points to RememberWellness involves a health

27、y attitude and a healthy lifestyle.Living a fit and healthy life will make us feel better, look better, perform better, and live longer.Its never too late to change bad habits and start making healthy choicesp 经常不断地学习,你就什么都知道。你知道得越多,你就越有力量p Study Constantly, And You Will Know Everything. The More You Know, The More Powerful You Will Be学习总结结束语当你尽了自己的最大努力时，失败也是伟大的，所以不要放弃，坚持就是正确的。When You Do Your Best, Failure Is Great, So DonT Give Up, Stick To The End演讲人：XXXXXX 时 间：XX年XX月XX日