...Psychology Intro: Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just eating your greens. According to World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. The steps, actions, and strategies one puts in place to achieve optimum health is healthy living. Communication is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs or behaviours to express or exchange information. Good communication can help us in achieving healthy living. One form of communication is persuasive communication. This can be defined as the process in which people attempt to influence the beliefs or actions of others. Persuasive communication is often used to convey messages about healthy living by tailoring the health communication for the audience and situation, in an attempt to influence behaviours and attitudes towards a health issue. The media and social media are now being used to communicate health messages to people about the dangers of living an unhealthy lifestyle, such as sexually transmissible diseases. Source: * Innovative research project conducted by Megan Lim that sought to understand young people’s knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). Young people attending the Big Day Out (BDO) Music Festival were recruited to participate in the project. Half of the participants were sent quirky text messages regarding to safe-sex to their personal mobile phones. The text message read, “This Valentine’s Day get flowers and not Chlamydia – wear...
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...Healthy living Student’s Name University Affiliation Health would be described in various ways in the current world. Different sections of the society may define health in different aspects; some are of the thought that healthy living is basically the absence of illness or ailment. This group of people therefore has come up with a set way of practice which is referred to as Biomedical model of health. This Model focuses solely on the disease/illness and the individual body functions and the biological processes involved. On the other hand, there is a different section of society that believes that healthy living comprises not only the body but the mind and the environment an individual is exposed to. This is defined as the Biopsychosocial Model of Health. Biomedical Model of Health works with the several assumptions put forward, among this is the argument that the body and the mind are separate entity when it comes to health matters. The hypothesis here is that illness basically is a deviation of the normal biological functions of the body and all other factors play very little role in an individual’s overall health. In this regard, this model assumes health and illness to be looked at separately. In essence this model exudes the notion that both psychological and social factors do not play any role in the effect of one’s health (Santrock, 2007) This type of model has its applications with...
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...reveals how consumers are battling the bulge and how food producers and marketers can help fight the good fight against obesity. According to the study, 59 percent of consumers around the world have difficulty understanding nutritional labels on food packaging and more than half (53%) consider themselves overweight. And what about trust—do consumers believe that claims on product packaging are accurate and truthful? Here too is ambiguity in the minds of consumers. Of 10 different product claims studied, only three received a complete believability rating by more than 20 percent of consumers (calorie content 33%, vitamin content 28% and fat claims 23%), highlighting a need to better educate consumers. Consumers around the world have healthy eating on their minds and consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketers have an opportunity to help. Consumer-friendly nutritional labeling can be a powerful marketing tool as consumers are hungry for easy-to understand information. Clearly there is a need and an opportunity for more education to help reduce the skepticism that is apparent around all parts of the globe. And there is a need to offer tasty and healthful options to satisfy both the mind and...
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...Health Benefits of Swimming Name Institution Professor Course Date I was very nervous the first time I entered in a swimming pool, this came after a long period of persuasion from my friends especially Jeremy, who seems to be a natural leader in the group. It was problematic to gather courage and finally enter into the swimming pool. Then I am not certain that I will be enjoying swimming as my friends do, perhaps with continuous practice and regular exposure in the company of my friends I will be able to make it my hobby. And if I will not be able to adapt and learn the art of swimming, how will my friends take me? Maybe they can think I am a slow learner or the weird one in the group, since I have already given them the benefit of the doubt by making my move. But since I have already confronted my fears of getting into the water, I will strive not to disappoint the crew. Even though I was not under pressure in the group, I must prove a point, at this stage there was no turning back, I must find a way to fit in the group and enjoy the company at all cost. I’m going to practice very hard, learn different styles and moves hoping to beat them at their own game. They won’t tease me anymore the way they used to do before. From the first experience I had, what made me going even further is seeing the looks on my friends’ faces encouraged me to push on and break down the theoretical limits I had set for myself. I felt some energy that I had never experienced before, and I would want...
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...HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETICS Com/156 July 29, 2012 Linda Perez, Instructor UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Healthy Living with Diabetes For a person learning how to live a healthy and long life with diabetes, knowing proper eating habits and exercise, will help you control your weight and Sugar. You must be aware of the dangers signs of diabetes and know what to do if they appear. Following your doctor’s orders to take medications and keeping all necessary appointments can also be a live saving move as you navigate your disease. One of the most important aspects of learning how to live a healthy life with diabetes is to have proper eating habits and exercise. This will help you control your weight which is a major component in managing this illness. All of these things discussed with the references and source information that I will provide will express the importance of living healthy with diabetes. I have a lot of information to put together being a diabetic myself for over 13 years now; I have been through everything from a massive heart attack, high blood pressure, and seizures. We will find out what is believed to be the cause of diabetes and how we can learn how to fight this disease with better information and professional guidance. Learning to living a healthy life with diabetes can be a daunting and emotional task, but I do it for the ones I love and the ones that depend on me. Being an African American single mother with 4 children at the time of my diagnosis was...
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...Personal Healthy Living Plan Mildred Martinez Sound Nutritional Habits September 25, 2013 | Food Eaten | How Much Eaten | Breakfast | Cereal | 1 bowl | Lunch | Rice, | 1 cup | Dinner | soup | 1serving | Snacks | Doritos | 1bag | September 26, 2013 | Food Eaten | How Much Eaten | Breakfast | Cup Noodles | 1 cup | Lunch | Sushi | 7 pieces | Dinner | Yakisoba | 1serving | Snacks | Almonds | 1 bag | September 27, 2013 | Food Eaten | How Much Eaten | Breakfast | Banana | 2 pieces | Lunch | Kfc Chicken | 2pieces | Dinner | Milk | 2 Glasses | Snacks | Sushi | 10 pieces | Based on what Canada’s Food Guide says is important to eat on a daily basis, I think I should eat more fresh fruits and more servings of vegetables. Regular Exercise Routines I walk from No. 4 road to No. 5 road every weekend; it takes 45minutes in total every day, and sometimes I have a part-time Job Cleaning with 2-3hours after school. This means that I meet the daily physical activity (DPA) requirement of 150 minutes of physical activity per week. The difficulties I encounter sometimes are that my schedule becomes too busy, since I have to complete school work on top of the daily physical activity I get body aches. Personally, exercise does not only help me stay fit, but it also develops a handful of skills, not just physically but also mentally. It disciplines to focus on whatever I do, and it also helps me manage my time more wisely. Emotional Health Management There...
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...Promoting Healthy Living by Preventing Illness Abstract This paper discusses the many different health issues that nurses face and preventative measures that they can take. Nutrition plays a huge part in a person’s overall health and wellness. Routine wellness checks are critical to maintain awareness of one’s body. As well as adequate sleep being a very important part of your body’s recovery. Also having a source of release like yoga or a way to relax such as a hobby is very important. A healthy nurse is one who creates and maintains a balance of physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, personal and professional wellbeing. Nurses who select nutritious foods and maintain an active lifestyle, live a tobacco-free lifestyle, learn to manage stress and get preventive immunizations and screenings, can set an example on how to be healthy nurse who is proactive in their health. Nutrition is a very important part of being a healthy nurse. Often the first things we think of when we talk about health and wellness is nutrition and its important aspects on your overall health. We sometimes tend to associate nutrition with fruits and vegetables, no junk food, high proteins and get turned off by the restrictive dieting. However, eating healthy is a lifestyle and is an important factor in increased energy, improved self-esteem and one’s healthy weight. A healthy weight is important and can prevent and control many diseases and conditions, such as respiratory problems,...
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...Hallihallol! Wie geht’s dir? Als ich jung war, habe ich viele Obst und Gemüse gegessen, weil ich sehr gesund war! Mein Lieblingsessen war Mango! Auch ich war sehr aktiv aber jetzt bin ich faul. Ich sehe zu viel fern und ich esse zu viele Bonbons. Ich esse gern Süßes Essen, weil es lecker ist aber das ist schlecht für die Gesundheit, da es enthält viel Zucker. Normalerweise, esse ich lieber Milchprodukte, weil es viel Kalcium enthält und das ist sehr gut für die Knochen, jedoch esse ich nicht genug Obst, weil es sehr teuer ist! Lieder bin ich nicht so athletisch wie als ich jung war. Einmal pro Woche machte ich Karate, es war anstrengend aber es war lohnend aber jetzt um fit zu bleiben, lieber ich mit meinem Freunden spazieren gehen, weil es geselliger und lässiger ist. Augenblick treibe ich wenig Sport aber ich möchte Fußball mit meinen Bruder im Garten spielen. Es wird gut fur meine Figur sind und es wird Kalorien brennen. Er ist sehr sportlich aber manchmal wird er abgekämpft, weil er oft raucht. Einmal pro Monat gehe ich zu den Partys und manchmal trinke ich Alkohol. Glücklicherweise bin ich nicht süchtig wie ein paar Jugendliche. Persönlich denke ich das Drogenmissbrauch ist doof und ich habe nie Drogen genommen obwohl ich denke, daβ Jugendliche Droge nehmen, wegen Familienprobleme. Auch nehmen Jugendliche Drogen, um in der Clique akzeptiert zu sein. In der Zukunft, werde ich mehr ausüben machen...
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...I’m currently under stress and I’m afraid that I can’t withstand it. There is a college stressor related to time pressures that time is insufficient for me to handle dozens of approaching assignment deadlines as I still even not yet finished any of them. Moreover, I have the concern of future worries that I’m still waiting for offers from universities. Job-related stressor such as the likelihood of being laid off from my part-time job due to the downsizing of the company also affects me at this moment and this triggers my financial concerns since the job is my major financial source and I may not be able to maintain my daily life if I lose my job. Suffering from several symptoms allows me to recognize I’m under great stress. Frequent tension headaches hinder my concentration on work and reduce my efficiency that even forms a vicious cycle with the stress level. Stiff neck and aching lower back also affect my attention during lectures. I tend to become emotionally instable that I am anxious and depressed when I am staying alone and I always think of something that is negative. Moreover, my eating habit is changed that I consume much more than I used to be and harsh criticisms of others are made by me during the discussions of projects with my group mates. Therefore, I realized that my daily life is being influenced by the stress. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. I feel relaxed and my anxiety decreased when I take long walks between home and school everyday since having...
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...Why use a smart phone? Why use a smart phone ? Everybody has a cell phone and the majority of us have a smart phone. Smart phone plays an important role in our daily life. You can see whenever in the street or metro, millions of people use smart phone. Why smart phones so popular around the world? I will start my topic now, why use a smart phone? It is universally acknowledged that we can use a smart phone not only chat or text with others but also play games, read books, listen to the music, surf on the internet. Sometimes we can even say that smart phone is a small computer. Obviously, we use smart phone as an entertainment tool. Firstly, smart phone can be used as an audio player. It can provide you the music whenever you want , like everyday in the metro, music is necessary for me. Secondly, a smart phone sometimes can be instead of e-book. Although I think that E-book is popular nowadays, you don’t need to buy it if you have a smart phone. In addition, downloading books in phones instead of buying books in stores also means that you are an environmentally friendly person. Simultaneously, many games are free to access if you are tired from work or study. Finally, smart phones can be used in different ways so in my opinion, using a smart phone as an entertainment tool can make our life becomes simple and colorful. Do smart phones have bad effects on our study? No way! I know that many people have an IPHONE as someone asked last week. For me as an example, I use IPHONE...
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...profit. There are other firms that involve in the industry of frozen food, so McCain is not the only producer of chips, rather it competes with other firms to win the largest portion of market. In addition, the entry or exit from this market is not restricted. As a result, we can conclude that McCain is a competitive monopolist as it seeks to take control over this industry. In 2005, a challenging environmental factor was facing McCain. The concerns about obesity were rising dramatically, especially in children, as over 22 million children under the age of 5 and around 155 million school-age children worldwide were severely overweight.¹ McCain's view is that its chips can and do play a role in a healthy balanced diet and it is continually finding ways to ensure that its products are as healthy as possible, for example, McCain dictates product standards to the potato growers that supply them, and it may choose to have more vertical control (i.e., direct ownership) over the processing, packaging, and distribution stages of the supply chain for their french-fries because these practices may entail sophisticated production techniques that are best performed in-house.² In response to the challenge, McCain made a SLEPT analysis to study the social, legal, economic, political and technological factors that affect the company business, and as a result they made the following changes and adaptations: 1. Quantities usage reduction of salt and oil. 2. Usage of sunflower oil instead...
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...[This ad is brought to you by Hotspot Shield. For more info, visit us.] [To keep Hotspot Shield free we display ads. Click [X] anytime to stop the display of ads.] Advertisement Home About Site Preserve Your Article Content Quality Guidelines Disclaimer TOS Contact Us 604 words essay on Attitude Arpita What is really the essence of the word attitude? Attitude is the very gist of an individual's way of thinking; it is an individual's ideals, his concepts of right and wrong, and all his/her aspirations. In a nutshell, attitude can be defined as the totality of the individual himself. Man is, I'd say, what his attitude is. His thinking, his views, his likes, and dislikes are all enveloped in the single word i.e. 'attitude'. The next point for us to understand that we discover how these attitudes grow in an individual, are they inborn or are they a later growth in man's life. To this question, the answer is that, yes, some aspects of an individual's attitude are inborn, inherited and taken in due to his/her circumstances. This is because what an individual grows with, has got to have an influence on his life's pattern and his personal thinking, which account for his attitude. However, as he grows, and comes out of his shell out of his very personal circumstances, and develops his own attitudes to several things. Though at this stage of his being a grown up person, some changes may occur according to the needs of the...
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...preserve it in order to lead a healthy life. In my case, I have greatly abused my health state in recent time. When I was in India, I used follow a healthy diet plan thanks to my mother. But when I came to Canada, my diet plan degraded drastically. My health is downgrading which I feel many-a-times. I suffer from acute migraine pains, low hemoglobin and high stress. Sometimes I feel sudden blackouts when working under stress full situations. I have been frequent to clinics due to my poor health. These all problems not related to my family medical history. My father and mother are enjoying a healthy life due to their healthy food diet. My level of physical activities are fair and I try to keep it moderate with my daily calorie intake. My everyday diet roughly consists of following items: * Breakfast – Cup of Milk accompanied with couple of bananas or apples. * Lunch – Cup of regular coffee sometimes with a donut or a bagel. * Dinner – Any junk food which is available from any nearest outlet. Compared to “Health Dimensions”, my health status in general is not good. Health Dimension | My pre-test rating | Physical health | 2 | Social health | 3 | Emotional health | 2 | Environmental health | 2 | Spiritual health | 2 | Mental health | 2 | Occupational health | 4 | My physical health is somewhat unhealthy. My condition of health is mostly due to my unhealthy diet and less physical activities. My social health is somewhat healthy. Except my occupational...
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...McDonald’s and Obesity Memo Chutian Chen MBA 603 03/22/2016 Q1: What McDonald’s need to respond is to change the traditional image. When Ronald McDonald represents the unhealthy lifestyle, people will avoid eating them. I think there is no need to eliminate Ronald McDonald in its ads, because Ronald McDonald is a symbol of McDonald’s. What they need to do is to take steps to change people’s thought of McDonald. If in ads, Ronald McDonald sell healthy salad or fruit to children, people will change their mind when think about McDonald’s. Q2: So, for fast-food companies, they only have one choice between pay 1.5% tax on their ad budgets and add health messages to their commercials. That’s a great way to solve the dilemma between the growing in food market and the rising of obesity. The first advantage of the law is the food company have to pay something to help government solving the obesity problem. Second, the law can force food company focus more on the obesity problem, and give them a chance to change their stereotyped image in public. For McDonald, I highly recommend them adding health messages to their commercials. As we all know that, for the most of giant food companies, ad budget is a large portion in their annual budget. 1.5% tax on their ad budgets can be an unaffordable burden for them. If McDonald choose adding health messages to their commercials, they will gain many benefits. First, McDonald has a very specific segmentation, so the ad with health messages...
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...Is it possible for the old to resist Pepsi cola? CONTENT Introduction 3 Definition 4 The study 5 Discussions and analysis 6 Suggestions 9 Conclusion 10 Introduction Since Pepsi Company was founded in 1902, managers in this company have always endeavored to improve Pepsi cola to make it adapt to the changing market and then to seize the market further. They occasionally distribute questionnaires and make surveys to know about consumers’ psychology as managers attempt to change the production method and find appropriate advertising ways to satisfy consumers’ needs (Bowles Jr et al, 1984). However, some surveys still indicate that the sale of Coca-Cola is larger than that of Pepsi Cola. The factors resulting in Pepsi Cola only in the second place in the competition are diverse, however, this article only explores whether the old group, which accounts for the majority of population, especially in developed countries, refuses this kind of soft drink or not and whether the factor of health indeed plays a crucial role in the old’ s purchase. This article has been organized in the following way. The definitions of consumer, consumer behavior together with health are explained in the first part. In the second part, an experiment is introduced about who has reading nutrition labels habit and the findings are also listed. The third and fourth parts are the extension of the second one, that is, analysis of the findings and some reasonable suggestions to the company...
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