Health & Wellness

HEALTH RISKS. Health risk factors are those that increase the probability that a person will develop disease.  There are six most frequent factors that predispose to the development of diseases. 1. Poor diet There are certain foods that when consumed in excess are harmful to the body. Exaggerating with the consumption of animal fat and fried foods, common or white sugar in all its forms, salt, processed packaged products such as soft drinks, snacks, chips, cookies, sweets, pastries, sausages, can cause diseases. 2. Elevated blood fats Fats (cholesterol and triglycerides) circulate normally in the blood. When these rise above normal values, they hinder blood circulation, causing a heart attack, stroke, or circulatory problems in the legs. 3. Overweight and obesity It is the abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the body, which can be detrimental to health. It predisposes to developing diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. The fat that is located at th...

  THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH. Mental health refers to our social, emotional and psychological well-being. It depends on internal and external factors. When we experience difficult times, be they work, personal, emotional, family or financial, the demands can be very high and, at times, they can exceed our ability to handle them. This can have a negative impact on our mental health. ACCORDING TO THE CDC, MENTAL HEALTH CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE FOLLOWING CAUSES:   Difficult life experiences.   Living with (or close to) life conditions such as disability, or chronic diseases such as cancer or diabetes. 1. Biological (hereditary) factors or chemical imbalances in the brain. 2. Use of alcohol or drugs. 3. Feelings of loneliness or isolation. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH? Mental health has a direct impact on our way of thinking, feeling and acting. It determines how we respond to stress, how we relate to other people, and how we make de...

  Alcohol and Drug Consumption Some people who drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or misuse prescription or over-the-counter medications may develop a substance use disorder. This means that a person uses these substances even when they cause harm to the person or to others. It can produce higher levels of mortality and disability in the Hemisphere than in the rest of the world. It is an important risk factor in the case of diseases and injuries associated with accidents and violence. The impact of addiction can be far-reaching on: HEART DISEASES EMBOLISM CANCER HIV OR AIDS HEPATITIS B OR C ENDOCARDITIS CELLULITIS LUNG DISEASES Current studies indicate that the onset of consumption is between 12-13 years. The beginning or route of entry is usually alcohol and tobacco, later the progression observed is towards marijuana and cocaine in many cases, this progression being greater the earlier the consumption.   Some points for the prevention of consumption: Build self esteem. Ma...

  What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDS)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) or sexually transmitted infections (STIS) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The contact is usually vaginal, oral and anal. But sometimes they can be transmitted through other intimate physical contact involving the penis, vagina, mouth or anus. This is because some STDS, such as herpes and HPV, are spread by skin-to-skin contact . Some STDS can be passed from a pregnant person to the baby, either during pregnancy or when giving birth. Other ways STDS can spread include during breastfeeding, through blood transfusions, or by sharing needles. There are more than 20 types of STDs, including: -Chlamydia -Herpes genital -Gonorrhoea -HIV and AIDS -HPV -Crabs -Syphilis -Trichomoniasis   What causes sexually transmitted diseases? STDS can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites   Who is affected by sexually transmitted disea...