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Health Pd 2 Sion Lee, Zach Ngai, Abyaz Qusem, Redwanul Mutee

General Health and Wellness

Zach Ngai - Zach Ngai attended high school at the Bronx High School of Science. Growing up was a challenge for Zach since he was constantly moving from state to state due to his parents’ jobs. Zach had lived in four different places by the time he was ten. Zach was born in California and had lived there until he was seven years of age. From there, he moved to Dallas texas and had begun third grade there. Before the beginning fourth grade, Zach had moved back to California. School was especially hard for Zach since he was always the smallest in his class which made it hard for him to make friends, however, throughout his childhood, his older sister was always there for him. At the end of the seventh grade, Zach had moved to New York. He attended high school at The Bronx High School of Science. He stayed in New York until the end of his senior year at The Bronx High School of Science.

Redwanul Mutee - Not much is know about Redwanul Mutee. Amongst his friends, Redwanul goes by either Ridwan or Red. He was born in April 14th 1997 in London, England. He lived in New York most of life and attended The Bronx High School of Science along with Zach, Abyaz and Sion. He currently resides happily with his family in New York City.

Sion Lee - Sion is a 15 year old girl who attends The Bronx High School of

Science. Her main goal in life is to be happy in whatever she does. She has lived in New York City all her life- and plans to stay there. When she grows older, however, she will travel to various places around the world. Her biography is extremely terse because she thinks that it is impossible to describe oneself in a condensed amount of words. That is all.

Abyaz Qusem- The bundle of joy, known as Abyaz Qusem, came to this world

on October 10th 1997. He is a Bengali-Muslim who is now 14 years old. Also, he has a 10-year old sister, Faaraz. Abyaz currently attends the Bronx High School of Science. He attended Rainbowland Pre-school, P.S. 11, and I.S.125, before Bronx Science. Abyaz lived in New York all his life, but has visited Bangladesh as well. Abyaz longest visitation to Bangladesh was from 2004-2006. During that period of time, Abyaz became thoroughly familiar with the Bengali spoken and written language. As a Bengali, a lot was expected of his academic performance. He was able to shine a little bit by being accepted by Bronx Science through the SHSAT. He has to now look onward to the SAT and get into a good college. He looks to have his degrees in either psychology or law.


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Stay positive.

A person that usually stays positive is affected by stress

much less than the person that is pessimistic. This is

because of an optimist’s ability to always stay happy, so

his/her body stays “happy” as well. Seeing the glass as

half full or realizing the silver lining helps one stay focus

on his/her goal. Staying positive can be very crucial in

situations such as weight loss. One has to be committed

and focused to reach his/her desired weight.



Try to maintain a

healthy sleeping

schedule.

The amount of sleep one gets is a very significant factor

on his/her well-being. Sleep rests and recuperates the

body after a long day of using energy. A person needs 6

to 8 hours of sleep to be fully energized and ready to take

on the next day. Anything lower can cause fatigue and

increased lethargy in one’s life.



Unwind yourself

once in a while.

A lot of work puts a lot in one’s mind. This will

eventually cause stress, which has a negative toll on one’s

body. It can have small effects such as lethargic behavior

to full-blown psychological disorders. Having the ability

to relax will help decrease stress levels, ergo, being

beneficial to one’s body health. In addition, the break

taken from the work at hand may bring the mind more

ideas and various perspectives, so relaxing not only helps

the body, but the work at hand as well.



Maintain a healthy

social life.

Eating healthy and exercising are only the foundation of

creating a healthy lifestyle. There are still various

building blocks needed to reach that goal. One of them is

a healthy social life. One needs people close to them, so

they can receive emotional support. They will act as

guides aiding them in the process by helping them

concentrate. A healthy social life is a essential part of

one’s social health, and one’s social health is part of

his/her overall health.



Get an hour of

exercise every day.

Experts recommend that everyone should go outside and

exercise for an hour a day. Exercising will decrease the

chance of disease, and will increase the days of your life.

It also makes you feel better, helps you sleep well, and

helps you manage your stress skillfully.



Get involved in a sport!

Getting involved in a sport will motivate an

individual to exercise. Involving one’s self in a

sport will also strengthen one’s social skills. It is

extremely important to stay fit and active. Besides,

it’ll look amazing on your college application!



Have an “exercise buddy”- a friend

that will exercise with you, and

motivate you

to do it, as well.

Having someone to exercise with you will make

working out more fun. Your exercise buddy is

there to motivate you to push yourself. You can

hang out with a friend and exercise! You just

killed two birds with one stone.



If you don’t know what to do, exercise to a workout video.

If you’re feeling uncreative, there is no need to panic.

You can simply look for a workout video. Workout

videos usually cover exercises that involve all parts of the

body. It is a great opportunity to push yourself to your

limit. Just remember to stay motivated!



Have a

nutritionally

balanced diet every

day.

Make sure to include all of the Food pyramid in

your everyday diet. It is important to eat different

categories of food to get the daily nutrition you need.

Avoid junk food which may be rich in saturated fat.



Read Nutritional

Facts of products

before buying.

Many products have chemicals in them that are somewhat

harmful to your body. You want to make sure the product

you buy does not contain unwanted chemicals,

preservatives, additives and etc. Most products do have

these items so it is important to find products with the

least amount.



Once you feel full, do not eat

any further. (Do not eat an

unhealthy amount).

Once you have eaten a lot and your stomach cannot take

anymore, stop. Do not eat any further because it will be

stored as fat. This is the easiest way to become obese and

85% of all obese patients started out like this. After you

feel full, stop eating.



Avoid fast food

restaurants.

Fast food restaurants are another easy way to become

obese. Most of America’s obesity comes from fast food

restaurants. Most food in fast food restaurants are deep

fried and contain unhealthy amounts of fat. Avoid going

to these restaurants as they can easily make you obese.



Eat at least three

sustainable nutritious

meals each day

Eating healthy and regularly will help your body

grow and develop and maintain

homeostasis. Your body muscles and body systems will

be sustained and will not go into shock from irregular and

irrational portions of food.



Avoid media and its

influence regarding the

correlation between

weight and self-

confidence

Avoiding media and its influences will make you

feel more self-confident about yourself and your body.

By increasing your self-confidence, you are more likely

to live a happier healthful life, without having to

worry about stressing out over body image. Also,

extremely self- conscious people are more likely to

develop eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.



Eating too little can

cause anorexia

Eat healthy and regularly. By eating regular and rational

portions of food daily, one can presume to overcome

one’s anorexia disorder. Anorexia is an eating disorder

characterized by excessive food restriction and irrational

fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body self-

perception. Some of the harmful effects of anorexia are

heart disease, dramatic decrease in bone density, blood

problems, and higher chances of birth defects during

pregnancy.



Eat to sustain a healthy BMI, and to maintain a healthy

lifestyle.

A healthy BMI or body mass index is essential for

keeping a healthy body. Unhealthy BMIs increases

mortality rates while healthy BMIs are a signal for strong

bodies that are less likely to catch diseases. If a person

with a healthy BMI does catch a disease of infection,

he/she is more likely to recover than those with unhealthy

BMIs. To maintain a healthy BMI, eat healthy, regularly,

and sustainably as well as exercising daily.



Seek Professional

Help From A

Psychiatrist.

It is essential to seek professional help when you are

suffering from emotional/ mental problems. A

professional can help you sort out your thoughts and can

provide advice on how to move on. You will definitely

feel better after talking to someone.



Inform your

parents/guardian

about your situation.

Again it’s important to talk to you parents/guardian about

your situation. They are adults and have most likely gone

through what you are experiencing. They can provide you

with advice and help you move on. You might feel better

after telling you parents as they can guide you through

your problem.



Have fun and try to laugh as often as

possible. Be creative!

Try your best to have fun. Make new friends and stay

with the right friends. Try to laugh whenever you can.

Laughing usually puts people in good moods. Having fun

will make you forget about your current situation no

matter how horrible it is.



Try to create a balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.

Try to make your day as productive as possible. Get

all your work done, have fun and rest. Make sure you do

many activities. Balance it out, spend time on everything

equally. It is important to rest and engage in as many

activities as possible.



Manage your time.

Lack of time is what stresses everyone out the most.

Therefore, it is important to manage what you are doing,

and for how long. Doing so will reduce stress levels, and

help you stay mentally healthy. Do not procrastinate. Ever.



Look in the mirror and smile every single day.

Smiling in the mirror will boost your self esteem up.

Yes, it may sound silly, but it really does work. Tell

yourself that you are beautiful- because it’s true. Learn to

love who you are. Realize that it is okay to have some

faults! Keep on smiling.



Prioritize what you

need to get done.

There will be situations in your life when you have so

much to do, but have such little time. This is when

prioritizing comes in. Know what task is more important

than another. Do the important things first, and then do

the less important things if time is still available. Work

quickly and efficiently. Prioritizing what you need to do

will help you keep an orderly lifestyle, and will improve

your mental health.



Keep some time to yourself every day.

There is a time for work, and a time for play. Keep a

limited amount of time for you to relax. Relaxation will

soothe your mind, and will help you to work more

efficiently in the future. Relaxation can also lower your

blood pressure, lower your cholesterol levels, help

prevent heart disease, prevent headaches, improve your

self esteem, and much more!



Be Open-minded

When Making New

Friends

Being social can help you live a happier life which in turn

reduces stress levels. When meeting new people, be open-

minded about the people you choose to become your

friends because a diverse group of friends can expand

your horizons and view things in different perspectives

which allows you to pick the right choices.



Be Kind to New Friends to Ensure Strong Friendships

That Will Last

Strong friendships are important for a person’s social

health. Through that friend, he or she can express feelings

and or thoughts to the other person to relieve their stress.

Relieving stress important to avoid headache, insomnia,

anxiety, and depression.



Do not become a victim to peer pressure.

Peer pressure can be very convincing but do not give in.

Know that you have other motives in life that will steer

you on the right track and help you get where you are

going. If you are a victim of peer pressure, make excuses

to get out of the situation. Remember, real friends won't

force you to do anything unless the have your best interest

in mind.



Keep it Real, be

Yourself.

Be yourself! Acting phony and fake is not the way to go,

or you will end up living the life that you did not intend to

live. Also, your friends would not be friends with the real

you.


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