Your health includes physical, social and psychological dimensions, not just the absence of disease. Wellness, a concept used to describe positive health, is associated with a capacity to enjoy life and withstand challenges.
While heredity contributes to a persons’ health; a person’s lifestyle, behaviors and habits, also affect overall health. Three areas that a person has control over regarding lifestyle are: smoking, diet, and physical activity. While it can be difficult to make positive changes in behaviors and habits, with guidance and support, a healthy lifestyle can be achieved.
Stress can also affect your health. It can lower your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections, colds, and the flu. It can also contribute to depression, anxiety and anger. Stress will always be a part of life, so it is important to recognize how you respond to stress and to learn a positive way to manage it to avoid symptoms and long-term health consequences.
ThedaCare’s Wellness programs provide the information and guidance to assist a person in making healthier lifestyle changes.
Programs available include:
- Quit Now ThedaCare’s smoking cessation program
- 4-Week Weight Management Class
- Committed to Kids in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
For more information regarding these programs, contact your physician.
Staying Healthy
Staying healthy involves eating balanced diet including a variety of foods, especially colorful fruit and vegetables and eating appropriate serving sizes. Staying physically active, refraining from smoking and managing stress also play a role in maintaining good health.