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- 4. Affects physical health and mood; can reduce risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease, and can reverse symptoms of certain chronic diseases when managed wisely.
- 5. Combination of verbal and non-verbal interactions that help us achieve goals.
- 6. Causes serious illness such as hypertension, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders when experienced long-term.
- 7. A skill that focuses on the present moment, awareness of the here-and-now, and can be practiced daily to improve overall wellness.
- 9. The American Heart Association recommends levels below 120/80 for heart health.
- 12. Things you believe are most important in your life that help you identify personalized meanings of wellness.
- 13. Number 1 thing you can quit to improve your health.
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- 1. Your natural abilities, personality characteristics, and resources that help you live a good life and can maximize your potential.
- 2. A simple measure to know if you are at a healthy weight.
- 3. Getting at least 2 1/2 hours of this each week can improve mood and sleep, strengthen bones and muscles, and combat many health conditions.
- 8. When you are working toward improving health and well-being, setting these will help.
- 10. Decreases the effects of stress on your mind and body; when practiced regularly, it can help you cope with every day stress and strengthen your immune system.
- 11. This is the leading cause of injury deaths among elderly and most common cause of nonfatal injuries for all populations.