#Health Habits

[poll-boy]

- if you want to submit a poll, you can on my blog! any and all suggestions are appreciated :)

[healthy-teenage-weightloss]

〜Welcome〜

Hey, I’m Melanie! I’m 15 years old, I’m losing weight while learning how to love myself again and all while recovering from an eating disorder.

Here’s some fun facts and stats:

I live in the Pacific Northwest

My highest weight was 265 pounds

My lowest weight was 245 pounds

I currently weigh 250 pounds

Im 5’7

I play roller derby

Cal deficit of 1400 while working out for 45 minutes per day and 2 hours on Thursday and 3 for Sunday bc of roller derby practice.

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My weight loss plan is this: 250 ✔️ 230 210 190 170 155

I’m planning to lose 95 pounds and I know I can do it, feel free to join me on this wonderful journey of self love and health! Feel free to dm me or use the ask box if you have any questions. I love you and you deserve better! I will update whenever I can.

[unlock-curiosity]

The hardest part of healing is accepting that no one will understand what you are going through....!

[br0kenbxtch]

cutie lil self care list 🫶

[kajafia]

[zoomclown]

I've been working really hard on my self care skills lately,

What that means is that now you can tell I'm having a bad mental health day when you find me goblin-crouched in front of my open fridge shoveling handfuls of spring mix into my mouth like a very angry rabbit.

[textreviewisfun]

Day 0 of 12 days of productivity

Goals: - read more (at least 30 minutes/day); - study everyday ( at least one pom of 50 min and 10 exercises); - clean everyday (at least one part of the house); - go to the gym 3 x a week

[tremendouschildgalaxy]

“The top 10 mistakes people make when trying to lose weight “

Not eating enough ,Not exercising ,Eating unhealthy foods, Not drinking enough water, Not getting enough sleep, Not taking care of their mental health ,Smoking cigarettes ,Using drugs and alcohol ,Not setting realistic goals ,Not being honest with themselves”

1. Not Eating Enough: Skipping meals or eating too little can lead to a decrease in metabolic rate, meaning that your body burns fewer calories. It may also lead to feelings of hunger and the temptation to overeat later in the day. To ensure that your body gets the proper nutrition it needs and to avoid feelings of hunger, try to eat every three to four hours.

2. Not Exercising: Exercise is essential for weight loss because it helps burn calories and builds muscle. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week to help your body burn calories and reach your weight loss goals.

3. Eating Unhealthy Foods: Unhealthy foods are typically high in calories, fat, and sugar, which can lead to weight gain. To ensure that you are getting the proper nutrition, try to fill your plate with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

4. Not Drinking Enough Water: Drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day helps keep your body hydrated and can help you feel full. Aim to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.

5. Not Getting Enough Sleep: Sleep is essential for weight loss because it helps your body recover from the day’s activities. Aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night to help your body rest and rejuvenate.

6. Not Taking Care of Their Mental Health: Stress and anxiety can be major barriers to achieving your weight loss goals. To help manage stress, try to practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.

7. Smoking Cigarettes: Smoking cigarettes can lead to weight gain, as nicotine can increase your appetite. If you are trying to lose weight, it is best to quit smoking.

8. Using Drugs and Alcohol: Drugs and alcohol can interfere with your efforts to lose weight. They can also lead to increased hunger and cravings, as well as damage your liver. To lose weight and stay healthy, it is best to avoid drugs and alcohol.

9. Not Setting Realistic Goals: Setting unrealistic goals can set you up for disappointment.

10.Not being honest with yourself comes at the cost of living up to your full potential. Here are 5 ways to be more honest with yourself: 1. Be vulnerable and open up to your emotions. 2. Reflect on your decisions. 3. Picture your future and what you really want. 4. Develop self-awareness by asking for outside opinions. 5. Practice self-reminders to be honest with yourself.

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[perfectuu]

Research has found that too much sitting has been linked to higher risks for various health problems, particularly cardiovascular disease.

            “This is truly a silent killer, it’s slowly affecting our lifestyle,”

The average American spends six to eight hours a day sitting. When you’re sitting you’re not burning calories, so your body accumulates excess calories that deposit as fat and can lead to obesity.

The cluster of risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome, including abdominal obesity, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, greatly raise the risk of developing more serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

THE SOLUTION

Sitting is inevitable! Here’s how you can ward off any negative side effects:

Set a timer. Get up every hour and move. Stand, walk around, stretch.  You can even download apps onto your phone to remind you!

Watch your posture.  Poor posture can lead to bone damage, decreased blood circulation, fatigue, and loss of muscle strength.  If you must sit, keep your shoulders back, your chin tucked, and your stomach pulled toward your spine in order to keep muscles engaged, bones aligned, and circulation flowing.

Take a stand. If you’re able, why not opt for a standing desk?  Not only will your heart thank you, but standing desks have been proven to increase brain function, creativity, and productivity.

Work it out. Commit to exercising every single day. Go on a walk during lunch.  Plan to attend a fitness class.  Choose the far parking spot.  Every minute of physical activity counts!

thanks for reading

[dynamichealthinsights]

The Role of Personal Hygiene in Overall Health

Personal hygiene is not merely about looking presentable; it is a cornerstone of overall health and well-being. The simple acts of washing hands, brushing teeth, or taking a bath play a critical role in safeguarding against infections, promoting mental health, and contributing to social and professional success. In this context, hygiene is not just a personal matter but a public health concern…

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Far Fewer In U.S. Regard Childhood Vaccinations As Important

Decline Occurs among Republicans and Republican-Leaning Independents

— By Jeffrey M. Jones | August 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Fewer Americans today consider childhood vaccines important, with 40% saying it is extremely important for parents to have their children vaccinated, down from 58% in 2019 and 64% in 2001. There has been a similar decline in the combined “extremely” and “very important” percentage, which was 94% in 2001 but sits at 69% today.

The July 1-21 poll also finds 17% of Americans saying it is somewhat important that parents get their children vaccinated, while 5% say it is not very important and 7% say it is not at all important. In 2001, 1% said having children vaccinated was not at all important.

Republican-Aligned Americans Account for Decrease in Importance

The declining belief in the importance of vaccines is essentially confined to Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, as the views of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have changed little over the past 24 years. Twenty-six percent of Republicans and Republican leaners -- half as many as in 2019 -- believe it is extremely important for parents to get their children vaccinated. In the initial Gallup poll on vaccinations, Republicans and Republican leaners (62%) held similar views to Democrats and Democratic leaners (66%); the two groups now differ by 37 percentage points.

A slim majority of Republicans and Republican leaners (52%) now say it is either extremely or very important for parents to get their children vaccinated. That compares with 93% of Democrats and Democratic leaners. Eleven percent of Republicans and Republican leaners do not think it is important at all for children to be vaccinated.

Among parents of children under 18, 29% say it is extremely important to have children vaccinated, and 29% say it is very important. In 2019, the figures for parents were 54% and 23%, respectively. There is not a large enough sample of parents to analyze responses by Republican versus Democratic parents.

Bare Majority Say Government Should Require Vaccinations

Consistent with the decline in the perceived importance of vaccines, Americans are now much less likely than in the past to say the government should require children to be vaccinated against contagious diseases such as measles. Fifty-one percent now hold this view, down from 62% in 2019. The question was also asked in a 1991 poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates, which found 81% in favor of vaccine requirements at that time.

Again, Republicans largely account for this change:

Thirty-six percent of Republicans and Republican leaners believe the government should require vaccines, compared with 53% in 2019. Most Republicans, 60%, now oppose government vaccine mandates.

Democrats’ views on the matter have shown no meaningful change -- 69% believe this now, and 72% did so in 2019.

The 1991 study did not measure respondents’ party identification, so it is not possible to know how partisans’ views have changed since then.

Increase in Vaccine Skepticism Comes as Knowledge of Vaccine Advantages Steady

Even as Americans have become less likely to believe children should be vaccinated, there has been no change since 2019 in the percentage of those who say they have heard about the advantages of childhood vaccinations. In the past five years, there has also been a decline in the percentage who have heard about the possible disadvantages of vaccines.

Eighty-eight percent of U.S. adults currently say they have heard a great deal (53%) or fair amount (35%) about the advantages of vaccinations, similar to the 89% recorded in 2019.

Meanwhile, 63% report hearing a great deal (27%) or fair amount (36%) about the possible disadvantages of vaccinations for children. This is down from 79% in 2019.

Longer term, public familiarity with the advantages and possible disadvantages of vaccinations is broader today than in 2001, when 73% said they had heard a great deal or fair amount about advantages and 39% about disadvantages.

Vast majorities of both Democrats and Democratic leaners (95%) and Republicans and Republican leaners (82%) have heard about the advantages of vaccines. Fewer in each group -- 68% of Republicans and 61% of Democrats -- report hearing about vaccine disadvantages.

Since 2019, Republicans have become slightly less likely to say they have heard about vaccine advantages (down eight points), which is offset by a slight increase (of five points) among Democrats. Both party groups have shown double-digit declines since 2019 in the percentages saying they have heard about vaccine disadvantages.

Increasing Percentage of Americans Regard Vaccines as More Dangerous Than Diseases

The poll finds a small but growing share of U.S. adults saying vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases they are designed to prevent -- 20% now hold this view, up from 11% in 2019 and 6% in 2001.

Seventy-six percent of Americans currently do not believe vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases they are designed to prevent, down from 90% in 2001.

Until now, Republicans and Democrats generally held similar views of the net risks and benefits associated with vaccines. Today, 31% of Republicans and Republican leaners think vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases they are designed to prevent, compared with 5% of Democrats and Democratic leaners. The current figure for Republicans is up from 12% in 2019 and 6% in 2001

One of the controversies surrounding vaccinations is a supposed link between the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. The original research behind that alleged link has been discredited. Still, 13% of U.S. adults believe certain vaccines can cause autism, up from 6% in 2015 and 10% in 2019. About half of Americans are unsure if vaccines cause autism, while 36% say they are not a cause.

As might be expected given their views on vaccines, Republicans and Republican leaners (19%) are much more likely than Democrats and Democratic leaners (4%) to say vaccines can cause autism. Whereas a majority of Democrats say vaccines are not a cause of autism, a majority of Republicans are unsure.

Parents of minor children are slightly more likely than U.S. adults overall to believe vaccines cause autism, with 18% holding this view, 29% saying vaccines do not cause autism and 53% unsure.

Bottom Line

Republicans’ confidence in childhood vaccines has plunged over the past five years, resulting in a significant decline in Americans’ overall belief that these vaccines are important. The changes in attitudes about childhood vaccines were presaged during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Gallup found far fewer Republican (19%) than Democratic parents (90%) saying they would have a young child of theirs (under age 12) vaccinated for COVID-19 once the vaccine was approved for that age group.

This political divide reflected the tendency for Democratic elected officials and party supporters to follow guidance on COVID-19 provided by medical authorities, while Republican elected officials and Republican identifiers were often skeptical of the reliability of that information.

Now, those doubts appear to be extending to childhood vaccines that have long been used to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, as well as the field of science in general.

All U.S. states have immunization requirements for students, though most provide exemptions for medical or religious reasons, and some for philosophical reasons. While Gallup trends show such policies were widely supported in the past, only a slim majority of Americans today believe the government should require all parents to vaccinate their children.

[poll-boy]

i can’t touch my toes and it hurts to sit against a wall with my legs straight 😭

- if you want to submit a poll, you can on my blog! any and all suggestions are appreciated :)

[bluebookstorelady]

Why having good and healthy habits it's so difficult? I just want to have nutrients enough to my body stop freaking out and drinking more water. How I can mess up this???

[unlock-curiosity]

F.E.A.R is

Face Everything And Rise

[cadencarehomecarellc]

Are you providing homecare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a loved one? Maintaining hygiene standards at home is crucial for their well-being. Here are some quick and effective hygiene hacks to ensure a clean and healthy environment. First, streamline your cleaning supplies. Keep them organized and accessible, making it easier to tackle any mess promptly. Utilize multipurpose cleaners to save time and effort.

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