"Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

Health Today.
In health this past week we've studied about health risk factors, risk behaviors, and the 6 components of health.
Did you know that the the highest leading cause for death of teenagers is motor vehicle accidents?

Then comes homicide, suicide, and other accidents.

Be safe, if that's not already pretty obvious. lol

Can you name the 6 health risk factors?
There are:
 - Sedentary lifestyles - also known as "Couch Potato!"
 - Alcohol and other drug use - using these can cause liver disease, certain types of cancer, heart disease, and brain damage. They are also the factors for sexually transmitted diseases.

- Sexual activity - participating in this outside a committed relationship (MARRIAGE) puts you at risk for health problems, such as HIV, STDs, and unplanned pregnancies.

 - Behaviors that cause injuries - also known as carrying a weapon, drinking and driving, or doing drugs. Need I say more?
 - Tobacco use - using this can give you lung cancer, turn your teeth yellow, make you addicted, and give you respiratory disease.
and
 - Poor eating habits - doing so will cause weight gain, and put you at risk for heart disease, cancer, and strokes. Eat in moderation also.

And finally, do you know the 6 components of health? Hmmmm. I guess not.
Physical heath  - refers to the way your body functions.
Emotional health - is expressing your emotions in a nondestructive way.
Social health - is the quality of your relationships with friends, family, teachers, and others you are in contact with.

Mental health - is the ability to recognize reality and cope with the demands of daily life.
Spiritual health - is maintaing harmounious relationships with other living things having spiritual direction and purpose.
and
Environmental health - is keeping your air and water clean, your food safe, and the land around you enjoyable and safe.