vocab puzzle

4. A defining characteristic.
8. Abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels.
10. Also, called positive stress, stress that has a healthy effect on our lives. Example – Stressing about a big test can motivate us to study.
13. 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.
14. Anything that interferes with effective communication. Ex: noise, tone, accent, language, distractions.
15. A chronic condition where the body does not use insulin properly and becomes insulin resistant.
17. How hard the heart needs to pump to move blood around the body. Affected by activity, rest, temperature, diet, emotions, posture, and medicines.

1. The skills used by a person to interact with others properly.
2. The ability to know, understand and manage your own emotions.
3. Listening with purpose and asking feedback questions for clarification.
5. 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.
6. The amount of energy required to maintain ones’ automatic body functions such as hair growth.
7. 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.
9. 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.
11. Disease that causes inflammation of the airways in the lungs.
12. Convictions individuals hold, without proof or evidence.
16. The heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.