SOC 23 Flashcards
Depressant
Substance that lowers level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Stimulant
Substance that raises alertness
Sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
Lifestyle choices
Choices we make about how we live and behave that impact our health
High density lipoprotein (HDL)
Sometimes known as good cholesterol. It Removes bad bad cholesterol from the body
Negative lifestyle choices:
-affects body and mind
-short-term or long-term
-people are more motivated to change their behaviour to gain positive benefits
Unhealthy lifestyles:
-increase stress
-trigger depression
-lead to coronary heart diease
Etc
Effects of smoking:
-shortness of breath
-reduced lung capacity
-heart disease
-bronchitis
Effects of alcohol:
-affect your brain (behaviour)
-damage your heart and circulatory system
-liver damage
-cause pancreas to produce toxic substances
-weakens immune system
Positive lifestyle choices: benefits
-Promote confidence
-improve memeory and concentraition
-generate happiness
-increase life expectancy
-prevents stress and depression
-prevent illnesses