Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Precontemplation stage
Precontemplation stage is the first stage in the transtheoretical model of behavior change. In this stage, individuals deny any need to change or resist change.
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Positive norming
Positive norming is a technique used to help college students understand accurate norming information about alcohol consumption on campus. Inaccurate perceptions about alcohol consumption are revealed, and campus drinking is reduced.
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Physical dimension
Physical dimension is the dimension of wellness that deals with the functional operation of the body. Committing to a regular exercise program, not smoking, and maintaining a normal weight are signs of physical wellness.
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Patellofemoral syndrome
Patellofemoral syndrome causes pain and stiffness around and under the kneecap.
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Ovo-lactovegetarian
Ovo-lactovegetarian is the type of vegetarian who will consume plant foods, dairy products, and eggs.
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Overuse
Overuse is a condition of excessive overloading of fitness activities, resulting in nagging injuries. It often means doing too much, too soon- before the body is ready. The body and muscles must be given time to adapt gradually to new demands with gradual overloading. Injuries that result from violating the principle of overload by overdoing.…
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Overpronation
Overpronation is a condition in which the foot rolls inward excessively on contact with the ground during walking, jogging, or running.
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Optimal stress
Optimal stress is the point at which stress is intense enough to motivate and physically prepare us to perform optimally yet not intense enough to cause the body to overreact or sustain harmful effects.
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Opportunistic diseases
Opportunistic diseases are produced by common bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that surround but do not usually have the opportunity to infect people with healthy immune systems. If a person is infected with HIV and enough of the immune system is destroyed, that person will be more susceptible to unusual infections such as pneumocystis carinii…
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Omega-3
Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fat that is prevalent in fish. Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit atherosclerosis and can reduce blood cholesterol levels.
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