Healthier You
The Effects of Being Healthy
- You have more energy
- Less health complications
- Longer life
- Higher self esteem
- You feel better
- A happier you
Effects of Unhealthy Lifestyles
Obesity and sedentary lifestyles
- Joint Problems
- Sleep apnea
- High blood pressure
- Risks of Diabetes
- Hearth diseases
- Metabolic syndrome
- Cancer
- Psychological problems
Type II Diabetes
Insulin is an important hormone that delivers glucose to your cells. When a person is overweight the body becomes less sensitive to insulin. When fat cells are more than muscle cells, glucose is left to circulate in the blood rather then being stored for energy.
Normal Range of Vital Signs
- Blood pressure: 90/60 mm/Hg to 120/80 mm/Hg
- Breathing: 12 - 18 breaths per minute
- Pulse: 60 - 100 beats per minute
- Temperature: 97.8 - 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit