Soc23: Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
Depressant
Substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Stimulant
A substance that raises alertness
Sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
Lifestyle Choice
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
High-density lipoprotein
Sometimes knows as good chloesterol. Removed bad cholesterol from the body.
Activity level
People have reasons for not exercising doing enough exercise. Some factors that makes participating in physical activity. Location, facilities e.g other
What are the two categories of Recreational drugs?
Legal and Illegal
Name some Illegal drugs?
Heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, ecstasy and cannabis
Name some Legal drugs?
Caffine, nicotine, smoking and ethanol
Unhealthy lifestyle may lead to?
CHD, cancer, osteoporosis, muscle tone/posture, stress, depression, more falls in older people, type 2 diabetes, obesity/overweight
What are the negative effects of alcohol
- Affect the way your brain works, changing your behaviour and making it harder for you to think clearly
- Damage your heart and circulatory system causing high blood pressure
- Lead to liver damage
- Cause your pancreas to produce toxic substance
Healthy lifestyles
Increase life expectancy, Generate happiness, Improve relationships, Improve memory and concentration, Increase educational achievement, Maintain older people’s independence
