Julie's Health Blog

Body Types     The media often portrays that there is only one ideal, acceptable body type. This is not the case, as your body type is greatly influenced by your genes. Though there are many shapes and sizes, most body types can be characterized into 3, ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph.  Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph     An Ectomorph body describes those with less body mass, a slender build, and less muscle size.  The image on the far left represents a male, ectomorph body. The endomorph body is drawn by the figure on the right. These body types usually have larger body fat and larger bones. In the middle is a male mesomorph body, which is muscular and most likely well-proportioned. Each body type has unique and distinguishable characteristics. Souza, Lunden. “Body Type Workouts,” Runtastic, 2018 11AD, www.runtastic.com/blog/en/body-type-workouts/. Accessed 28 June 2020. Body Composition Keep in mind that being physically fit could still make a per...

Physical Wellness        Balancing physical activity, proper nutrition, and mental well-being is crucial in order to maintain physical wellness. Physical wellness is a part of the wellness triangle (along with emotional/mental health and social health.) The 5 health components of physical activity are body fat composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Citation:  Kun, Agota. Health Triangle. 2013. Research Gate,  https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Health-triangle-Source-Authors-own-figure_fig1_263505081 . Physical Activity     Body Fat Composition refers to the amount of fat in one's body. Having high body fat composition is unhealthy and puts one at higher risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and more. Having low  body fat, however, could lead to living longer, disease prevention, and many other health benefits.     The definition of flexibility i...

Introduction  There are 3 different types of wellness. These include Social, Mental/Emotional, and Physical wellness. In order to achieve Total Wellness in one's life, they must have all 3 balanced.  Social Wellness     Social Wellness mostly refers to one's ability to socialize with people around them. Being able to interact well and listen to what other's have to say is a good indication of social wellness. A good example is how you communicate with coworkers  or classmates. However, as technology advances further and further, people have began to have worse social wellness than before. I speculate this is because a person could hide behind a screen, isolate themselves, and communicate to a large audience without having to see them face to face.  My advice to social wellness is be considerate, be a good listener, and have good hygiene. People are less likely to interact with people who do not have good hygiene.      Social Wellness includ...