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Learn about the influences on your health, including heredity, environment, and behavior. Differentiate between science and pseudoscience, and find valid information on various health topics. Develop skills for decision-making, stress management, communication, and self-esteem.

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Where do we go to next?

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  1. QUIZ TOMORROW! Be sure to check out the review INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH Where do we go to next? Influences on your health handout

  2. INFLUENCES ON OUR HEALTH WHAT YOU CONTROL AND WHAT YOU DON’T CONTROL HEREDITY ENVIRONMENT Physical, Social & Cultural BEHAVIOR

  3. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Heredity NO CONTROL CONTROL

  4. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Environment CONTROL NO CONTROL

  5. INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH - Behavior NO CONTROL CONTROL

  6. Science vs. Pseudoscience • Science • A collection of and the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world drawn from observation & experimentation • Pseudoscience • Theories & Health Claims that are Described as being based in science when they are not What is the scientific Method?

  7. Science vs. Pseudoscience • Understanding the Difference • Can you tell the difference between valid information and invalid information? • What makes this information invalid? • What are some hints or clue that can lead you to believe information might be false

  8. Example • http://www.medicinenet.com/stroke_symptoms_and_treatment/page2.htm • http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/home/ovc-20117264 • http://www.emedicinehealth.com/stroke/article_em.htm • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024234/

  9. Valid vs. Invalid • Find a site that provide valid information on: • Dieting • Heart Disease • Diabetes Type 1 & 2 • Depression • Anxiety • Alcohols Effects on the brain/body

  10. THE ONLY INFLUENCE ON OUR HEALTHT THAT WE CAN CONTROL FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR QUIZ TOMORROW

  11. survey Find your survey in your packet and fill it out honestly to yourself. This is for your eyes only. You must be honest with yourself if you truly want to reach your full potential! Well Being Survey Handout

  12. DECISION MAKING, REFUSAL, GOAL SETTING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND SELF-ESTEEM What skills will you need to succeed?

  13. Self-Esteem Recognizing and Accepting Strengths Having and Imitating a Positive Role Model Developing a Sense of Power Creating a Sense of Belonging

  14. Stress management Rechanneling Your Energy Relaxing Laughing Prioritize

  15. Problem Solving /Decision Making State the Situation List the Possible Options Weigh the Possible Outcomes Make a Decision Evaluate

  16. Refusal skills Say “NO” Explain Suggest Alternatives Back Up Your Words Leave if Necessary

  17. Goal Setting Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time Bound

  18. Communication Clearly Say What You Mean Pay Attention to How You Say Something Be a Good Listener Be Aware of Your Facial Expressions and Gestures

  19. LET US GET STARTED IN REACHING OUR Full potential

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