INFOGRAFÍAS/INFOGRAPHICS

Exercise

1. Improves Cardiovascular Health
   Exercise increases blood circulation, enhances heart health, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

2. Weight Control
   Helps burn calories, making it easier to manage and lose weight. It also boosts metabolism.

3. Strengthens Muscles and Bones
   Resistance training builds muscle strength and improves bone density, lowering the risk of osteoporosis.

4. Improves Mental Health
   Physical activity boosts endorphin release, which enhances mood, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps fight depression.

Types of Rest for Overall Well-being:

1. Physical Rest

   • Take naps, sit down, or breathe deeply.

2. Mental Rest

   • Practice meditation, disconnect from tasks, or use daily affirmations.

3. Emotional Rest

   • Spend time on self-care or talk to someone you trust.

4. Sensory Rest

   • Take a digital detox, turn off screens, and sit in silence.

5. Creative Rest

   • Paint, write, or dance without thinking of anything else.

6. Social Rest

   • Balance your personal time with time spent with others.

What is Mental Health?

Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health is just as important as physical health and is essential for overall well-being.

Signs You May Need Support:

1. Constant mood swings

2. Extreme fatigue or lack of energy

3. Trouble concentrating

4. Social withdrawal

5. Sleep problems

Reminder:

"It's okay not to be okay. The important thing is to seek support."

THE INTEGRAL HEALTH

Definition:
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of illness.

Importance:
Supports balance, energy, and personal and community well-being.

Tips:

• Eat well

• Exercise

• Rest

• Stay hydrated

• Manage stress

• Get regular checkups

• Avoid harmful habits

Healthy Habits:
Daily positive habits are key to maintaining good health and overall wellness.

Benefits of Playing Sports Summary

Key Benefits:

• Improves cardiovascular endurance, strengthens muscles, and boosts metabolism.

• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; improves sleep and focus.

• Increases energy, motivation, posture, and reduces chronic pain like back pain.

• Trained hearts beat more efficiently than sedentary ones.

• Releases endorphins ("happy hormones") and can prolong life with regular exercise.

🧠 Nervous System Summary

Divisions:

1. Central Nervous System (CNS)

   • Brain: Controls thought, memory, language, and senses.

   • Cerebellum: Coordinates balance and smooth movement.

   • Brainstem: Connects to the spinal cord and manages vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

   • Spinal Cord: A long structure that sends signals between the brain and body, protected by the spine.

2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

   • Somatic System: Connects CNS to muscles, skin, and organs, allowing voluntary movement.

   • Autonomic System (incomplete in image, but includes):

     • Sympathetic System: Activates during stress ("fight or flight").

     • Parasympathetic System: Works during rest ("rest and digest").

Stress Management 

What is stress?
Stress is the body's response to difficult or threatening situations. It can be useful in small amounts, but chronic stress harms health.

Main Causes:

• Work, school, personal and financial problems

• Environmental factors and lack of rest

Symptoms:

• Mental: Anxiety, irritability, trouble focusing

• Physical: Headaches, fatigue, muscle tension

• Behavioral: Eating changes, isolation, procrastination

How to manage stress:

• Exercise

• Meditation and deep breathing

• Healthy eating

• Good sleep habits

• Time management

• Relaxing activities

• Social support