https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl Made with serendipity en-us 2017-05-02 19:39:53 UTC 2026-03-02 12:58:20 UTC hello@padlet.com maria_chace https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169531908 My family history plays a huge role in my personal health. My parents' genes help make me who I am today. Heredity is "the passing of genes from one generation to the next" (Health 4). Since my dad and grandpa both have diabetes, I may be more likely to get diabetes as well. I need to eat healthy and exercise regularly in order to reduce my risk. In this presentation, I will explain some behaviors I can adopt to live a healthier life. ]]> 2017-05-02 19:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169531908 maria_chace https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169533453 One thing I can do to ensure a healthy life is to be aware of the environment. Indoor air quality is a huge factor that impacts personal health. According to the text, "Secondhand smoke in homes and workplaces poses a significant risk" (Health 2). I can help myself live a healthy life by staying away from chemicals, such as those found in secondhand smoke.]]> 2017-05-02 19:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169533453 maria_chace https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169533947 Another behavior I can adopt in order to live a healthy life is to make sure I have access to health care. Access to health care impacts many aspects of one's life. It can increase life expectancy, improve quality of life and more. According to the text, access to health care impacts "Overall physical, social, and mental health status" (Health 6). ]]> 2017-05-02 19:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169533947 maria_chace https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169534477 In order to live a healthy life, I also need to learn how to resist peer pressure and reduce risky behaviors that can be harmful to my health. Many teens become pressured into risky behaviors because, "no one likes to feel isolated or alone" (Health). Giving into peer pressure can lead to risky behaviors such as drinking or smoking. Learning how to resist this pressure can benefit my personal health. ]]> 2017-05-02 19:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169534477 maria_chace https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169535155 In addition to physical health, I would also like to improve my mental and intellectual health as well. Health is not just about eating right and exercising, leading a healthy life is also about making sure your mind is healthy as well. But I would like to improve my physical health by getting more exercise, which can reduce possible negative effects on my body in the future.]]> 2017-05-02 19:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_chace/7n7h2ls7g4zl/wish/169535155