Lifestyle choices for good health The following table outlines lifestyle choices and their health benefits:
Lifestyle choice Exercising Health benefits
• Improves fitness and lowers resting heart and breathing rates • Promotes restful sleep • Helps maintain a healthy weight • Strengthens bones • Improves mood
Sleeping Managing stress Not smoking Avoiding alcohol and drugs
• Allows the body to recover • Increases energy • Improves concentration
• Reduces the risk of anxiety and depression • Improves quality of sleep
• Reduces the risk of cancer • Reduces the risk of respiratory conditions, e.g. bronchitis • Reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes
• Reduces the risk of liver disease • Reduces the risk of mental health conditions
: Fig. 10.11 Sleep is important for good health ? TEST TUBE 10. Research:
a. how many minutes per day of exercise are recommended for a teenager
b. how many hours per day of sleep are recommended for a teenager
11. Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, the long-term studies that are needed to fully understand its health effects are not yet available. Why is it important to have scientific data about a lifestyle choice that could affect your health? : Fig. 10.12