Daily Health

                                                       Daily Health Blog By: Isabella Mamone Module 5: Learning about body composition, injury prevention, and common injuries that can occur during physical activity. In Module 5, it teaches us about body composition, injury prevention, and common injuries that can occur during physical activity.                                             This picture on the top right corner shows a Physical Activity Pyramid and how all the physical activities, (and sleep), combined keep you healthy.  Being not only physically well, but also socially and mentally/emotionally well, has many benefits.  Examples: ~Decrease risk of disease ~Live longer ~May improve grades ~Increased confidence  ~Be...

Daily Health Blog By: Isabella Mamone Module 2: Improving total wellness through SMART Goals. In Module 2, it teaches us how to improve our total wellness by using SMART goals. What that basically means is that in order to make a great goal you should consider using the SMART Goal method which includes, being specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable and time-bounding.   (This picture above shows what a SMART Goal stands for and how you can use it in creating your goal) .  SMART is a great tool that provides the clarity, focus and motivation you need to achieve your goals. It can also improve your ability to reach them by encouraging you to define your objectives and set a completion date. SMART goals are also easy to use by anyone, anywhere, without the need for specialist tools or training.  Sources:  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm Picture: blog-feature-smart.png

Daily Health Blog By: Isabella Mamone Module 1: Total Wellness In Module 1, it talks about total wellness. In order to be a healthy human being, you must have total wellness. This involves being socially, physically, and mentally/emotionally well.  This is a wellness triangle. This shows that if all of the sides are equal, it is balanced and one would have total wellness. The bottom picture is not equal so that means that one does not have total wellness. A balanced health triangle means that you are healthy and have total wellness.  To start off, social wellness means how we interact with other individuals and the relationships we have. When one has a strong social wellness, they are good with talking to people, being successful, and making new friends. Speaking of making new friends, good social wellness includes being able to come face-to-face situations. You also have to except that people you have relationships with, may not always agree with y...