Intentional and Unintentional Health Habits

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Intentional and Unintentional Health Habits PSYC 200- Lifespan Psychology #6658 BACKGROUND Intentional and unintentional poor health habits can be explained in many different ways from many different perspectives. Intentional is defined as done on purpose and unintentional is defined as accidental or not deliberate. Today in this society, more and more people are being diagnosed with all types of health complications and diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancers. The information I would like to provide is to show how each and every person lives their lives differently and how doing so affects their health differently. By doing so, I will explain what was found by researching the health habits of people from all different types of genders, age groups, health statuses and social classes. First, everyone will need to know the basics for staying healthy from the very beginning. The first thing that needs to take place is that individuals should have it in their minds that their health is priority number one. Next, after you have your mind made up, you need to be proactive about staying healthy or getting healthy. Managing your day is the next important step in the process because you need to have a plan for each and every day so you can keep track of your life, the foods you eat, the daily exercise, and needed rest. Then, make sure your family and friends are aware of your plan of action and distance yourself from those who are opposed to your thoughts and feelings. Make sure you truly understand what it means to get healthy. Finally, make sure you consult with your physician to know what goals are obtainable for your current health situation before you proceed with your plan. Good health habits should begin as a child. If parents groom their children with good eating and physical exercise from the time they can walk and understand the
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