Trang 2 GROUP DISCUSSIONENGLISH 1Topic: Ways to make people lives healthierGroup: 2 Class: 231_ENTH1411_24Lecturer: Phạm Minh HồngGroup preparation assessment: ………...Presentation assessm
THUONGMAI UNIVERSITY ENGLISH FACULTY *** - DISCUSSION WAYS TO MAKE PEOPLE LIVES HEALTHIER Lecturer: Pham Minh Hong Group: Class: 231_ENTH1411_24 Hanoi, September 2023 GROUP DISCUSSION ENGLISH Topic: Ways to make people lives healthier Group: Class: 231_ENTH1411_24 Lecturer: Phạm Minh Hồng Group preparation assessment: ……………………………………………… Presentation assessment: List of students (in the order of presenting) No Name (for students) Nguyễn Anh Đào Đào Thị Hồng Đạt Lương Tấn Đạt Nguyễn Thành Đạt Nguyễn Hoàng Giang Trần Thị Hà Giang Phạm Ngọc Hà Lê Thị Hoài Comments (for lecturer only) INDEX Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 1.Current status of human lifestyle ……………………………………………… 2.Causes and consequences of unhealthy lifestyle ……………………………… 2.1 Causes ………………………………………………………………………… 2.1.1 Subjective reasons …………………………………………………………… 2.1.2 Objective reasons …………………………………………………………… Mark 2.2 Consequences …………………………………………………………………… 3.Solutions to make people lives healthier ………………………………………… 3.1 Exercise regularly ……………………………………………………………… 3.2 Healthy eating mode …………………………………………………………… 3.3 Arrange reasonable living time ………………………………………………… 3.4 Keep positive and optimistic thoughts …………………………………………… 3.5 Improve relationships …………………………………………………………… 3.6 Periodic health examination …………………………………………………… 3.7 Love yourself …………………………………………………………………… 3.8 Limit alcohol, quit smoking ……………………………………………………… 4.Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………… INTRODUCTION Life is increasingly developing, causing people to gradually get used to that fast lifestyle When focusing too much on work, people sometimes forget to pay attention to their own health, and when looking back, perhaps health problems have appeared Realizing that health is an issue directly related to people's lives, our team has chosen the topic “ways to make people lives healthier”, so that people have a better perspective on health issues And also, our team would like to thank lecturer Pham Hong Minh, who led and helped us complete this topic The importance of the topic is necessary for everyone, so our group decided to choose this topic for discussion But this is also the first time my group has discussed this topic in English Our group hopes to receive listening and suggestions from Ms Pham Hong Minh, to improve in the next topics Our team would like to sincerely thank you! 1.Current status of human lifestyle Society is increasingly developing, human life is gradually improving, medical equipment is also increasingly improved However, there is something quite contradictory here: human health is not really getting better but getting worse We surveyed 101 people, 84.2% of them had an unhealthy lifestyle, meaning 85 people had that lifestyle Here are the statistics that our team has compiled: Hours of sleep per day Exercise regularly Eating fast food Study time Stress and negative thoughts Do you feel your current lifestyle healthy and scientific ? Option Frequency Less than hours 67/101 (67.3%) hours 10/101 (9.9%) More than hours 23/101 (22.8%) Yes 86/101 (85.1%) No 15/101 (14.9%) Usually 67/101 (67.3%) Sometimes 30/101 (29.7%) No 3/101 (3%) Not reasonable 88/101 (87.1%) Reasonable 13/101 (12.9%) Very reasonable 0/101 (0%) Usually 67/101 (67.3%) Sometimes 32/101 (37.1%) No 2/101 (2%) Yes 85/101 (84.2%) No 16/101 (15.8%) People are born with pride, introversion, love, and hate However, the happy and spiritual emotions are often eliminated by the pressures of life People must be absorbed in work, making money but accidentally lose many precious values in life, which is a healthy life First, you need to know what is an unhealthy lifestyle ? It can be found at any age An unhealthy lifestyle can be simply understood as a lack of moderation in daily life activities such as sleep, diet, eating foods that are harmful to health, and other activities such as sports, studying, working leads to reduced physical and mental health, frequent drowsiness, and ineffective work and study - - - Sleep mode is one of the most important problem Sleeping late and staying up late has become more and more common with many people, especially young people living and studying in cities They often stay up very late, even all night until morning However, for some people, due to work reasons, they often have to stay up late and not get enough sleep, which is difficult to avoid When you stay up late and work too much, it leads to fatigue, and when you're tired, you tend to rest a lot and be lazy The second is an unscientific diet that often skips meals with many foods that are harmful to health Some people who lose weight often think that skipping meals will help them lose weight faster, but their thinking is completely wrong Some people are too busy with work because of making money and don't have time to eat, so they often eat malnourished fast food Another unhealthy lifestyle is smoking and drinking too much alcohol People who often have to go to work and socialize or drink alcohol are often susceptible to liver diseases that negatively affect their health One of the factors that seriously affects an unhealthy lifestyle is stress and negative thinking Negative thoughts are understood as pessimistic, one-sided and lacking objectivity thoughts that lead to mood, depression, fatigue, disappointment, loss of motivation in life and low self-esteem In our daily activities, we have to come into contact with many people and in many different environments such as studying, work, family, etc Activities around us not always go smoothly But there are times when they will not happen as we wish; through that, they will become life pressures that directly impact our emotions, reason and directly affect our lives The above factors are considered harmless and not affect your health, however, if the condition lasts for a long time, it will have consequences Many of you still not know what an unhealthy lifestyle is, so you accidentally become a character of this state again 2.Causes and consequences of unhealthy lifestyle 2.1 Causes There are many reasons why people not have a healthy lifestyle, our team has selected and analyzed two main factors: subjective reasons and objective reasons 2.1.1 Subjective reasons a) Lack of time: - We can work 8-12 hours a day Busy schedule, multitasking at the same time It will consume more of your time and effort, making you less invested in health care or adhering to a healthier lifestyle - Most people also believe that having to eat scientifically or follow a certain exercise regime requires a lot of time and is only suitable for free people And that makes them completely ignore nutrition as well as exercise to live a healthy life b) Lack of self-control: - When under stress, the body tends to go back to old habits, which are already default in the brain Therefore, if you have many unhealthy habits, you will easily continue to practice them when you not have time to think and choose - Similarly, personality and tendency to act also contribute to influencing decision-making or choosing to adopt positive habits If you keep your brain stressed and maintain bad habits, in the long run it can lead to brain damage c) Lack of convenience: - For those who work in an office or need to take care of their family after work, going to the gym a few days a week is almost impossible No one wants to travel too far or spend a lot of time practicing and their real schedule doesn't allow for that - Similar to eating and many other health care services, they are not really popular and not convenient enough for people to use anywhere and anytime d) Lack of awareness: Some small habits that you are doing at the present time will affect your health or life for good or in the long run Therefore, the idea of choosing hobbies in the short term will make you trade many benefits in the future 2.1.2 Objective reasons a) Unemployment: A lack of jobs can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle b) Poverty: Poor economic conditions can make people more likely to lead to bad behaviors and habits c) Being enticed: Being enticed by friends or surroundings can also lead to an unhealthy lifestyle: The Internet provides d) Influence of the Internet a huge scope for false and fraudulent activities, which contribute largely to unhealthy lifestyles 2.2 Consequences The consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle are numerous and can have a significant impact on an individual's physical and mental well-being Here are some possible effects: 2.2.1 Poor physical health: Unhealthy habits such as a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking can lead to various health problems According to Life Health newspaper: “Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 substances, most of which are toxic, of which about 60 are cancer-causing agents, the most dangerous of which is nicotine Nicotine is easily soluble in water and easily enters the body through the mouth, inhalation, and even through the skin However, people addicted to smoking too much not die immediately because the dose gradually penetrates into the body.” When smoking, or living with a smoker, cigarette smoke inhaled through the lungs penetrates into the blood, accumulates over time and becomes a condition and cause of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections, and damage to the heart blood vessel Another reasons is drinking too much alcohol, which is affected harmful to your liver The liver is a very important human organ The liver can be compared to a factory that produces all important substances for the body; at the same time, the liver is also an organ that purifies and metabolizes all toxins in the body But alcohol is the first and most serious substance that causes liver damage Alcohol causes the liver to become fatty, then fibrotic and gradually lose function, leading to serious complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, liver cancer, infection - Effects on the brain and nerves: Regular drinking is associated with depression, anxiety and many other mental problems - Increases the risk of cancer: According to Professor Linda Bauld of the British Center for Tobacco and Alcohol Research, there is good evidence that alcohol increases the risk of certain types of cancer such as esophageal, liver and breast cancer - Effects on cardiovascular diseases: Alcohol is toxic and has a direct effect on the heart muscle So when a person drinks alcohol, heart muscle cells die, and are replaced by fibrous tissue that is unable to contract Leads to alcoholic cardiomyopathy, resulting in heart failure, arrhythmia and death - Increased risk of kidney disease: Regularly drinking a lot of alcohol doubles the risk of kidney disease, according to the British Kidney Foundation The kidneys filter and remove toxins from the blood stream, and alcohol reduces the kidneys' ability to perform this function These may include obesity, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory issues, and weakened immune systems 2.2.2 Mental health disorders: Unhealthy lifestyles often contribute to mental health issues likes stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders According to Tuoitre newspaper: “In Vietnam, the rate of people with mental disorders accounts for 14.1% of the population (equivalent to 14 million people) In Ho Chi Minh City alone, mental decline in people over 65 years old accounts for the highest rate, followed by depression.” 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 The rate of people with mental disorders accounts for 14.1% of the population (equivalent to 14 million people) with about 1,000 psychiatrists (in 2020) but concentrated mainly in the central government and large cities The current gap in mental health treatment is still very large (estimated at 90%), creating a huge burden Lack of exercise, improper nutrition, and harmful habits can negatively affect brain function and mood regulation Reduced longevity: Engaging in unhealthy behaviors increases the risk of developing chronic conditions and diseases Ultimately, this can shorten one's lifespan and decrease the overall quality of life Decreased energy and vitality: An unhealthy lifestyle can result in low energy levels, fatigue, and decreased productivity Poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and inadequate rest can all contribute to a lack of vitality and hinder daily activities Impact on relationships: Unhealthy habits can strain personal relationships For example, excessive drinking or drug abuse may lead to conflicts and breakdowns in communication with family members, friends, and partners Financial implications: Unhealthy lifestyles often come with significant financial burdens Medical expenses related to treating illnesses caused by poor habits can be costly Moreover, decreased productivity and missed workdays due to health issues can lead to financial instability Negative influence on others: Unhealthy behaviors can influence those around us, especially family members and close friends Children growing up in environments with unhealthy habits are more likely to adopt similar behaviors, perpetuating a cycle of negative lifestyle choices It is important to prioritize a healthy lifestyle by implementing regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, managing stress, getting enough sleep, and avoiding harmful substances Taking proactive steps towards wellness can help minimize the negative consequences associated with an unhealthy lifestyle 3.Solutions to make people lives healthier 3.1 Exercise regularly a) Exercise is the "Golden Key" for health Exercising every day is a way to help prevent many disease risks Regular exercise also helps increase good cholesterol in the blood, prevent the formation of plaque on artery walls, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure According to experts, regular exercise will help strengthen the body's immune system Physical activities are also very good for people with diabetes, stroke, arthritis b) Exercising regularly also helps you control your weight Moreover, it helps reduce the risk of many diseases caused by being overweight such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease The more physical activities you participate in, the more your metabolic rate increases and burn more calories - essential for weight loss c) Furthermore, exercise is a secret to effectively relax and relieve stress after a period of stressful mental work This method also helps increase energy significantly, so if you feel sluggish and have difficulty concentrating, try some simple activities such as walking, cycling, jogging They will help increase oxygen transport, nutrients to the tissues and cardiovascular system, thereby filling you with energy to help you handle work better d) Research has proven that people who exercise every day often feel happier, enjoy life more, and have significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety compared to people who not exercise Because physical exercises will increase the brain's sensitivity to the hormones Serotonin and Norepinephrine, thereby reducing the risk of depression At the same time, it increases the production of Endorphins, creating excitement and is highly effective in reducing pain 3.2 a) - b) Healthy eating mode Eating a healthy diet is part of helping you stay healthy every day A nutritious diet can not only help with weight control, but it can also improve your health and quality of life For a healthier diet change you can the following: Cut down on sugary foods and drinks: Cakes, candy, sweetened tea, juice and coffee with added sugar are foods and drinks you should limit When you eat too much sugar, excess energy and stored energy will be converted into unhealthy fat Eat low-fat or fat-free milk: Try a simple way to limit your calorie intake without making too many changes to your diet Eat more fruit: Add fruit to your cereal, salad, dinner or dessert Fruit is also a great snack after work or school Add vegetables to your diet: Add vegetables to any dish you can, such as sandwiches, pizza, etc The human body is 70% water, so always providing the body with enough water is a necessity Drinking enough water ensures the body functions effectively and stays healthy Every day, you lose water through breathing, sweat and water is replenished and balanced through drinks and foods containing water According to experts, you should provide your body with about liters of water every day to ensure the day's activities 3.3 Arrange reasonable living time There is just only 24 hours a day, but if you know how to analyze and use time effectively, your ability to work will certainly be higher and you can take advantage of more benefits a) Make a clear schedule: Before going to bed, make a "to-do-list" (things that need to be completed) for the next day It will remind you what you need to and how you should allocate time for each task Completing these tasks one by one will help you gradually achieve your goals from daily work to future plans b) Organize daily tasks based on importance and urgency Save time by allocating time appropriately depending on the importance of the work You can analyze tasks into three categories to know which tasks need to be prioritized: - Important and urgent – these are things that need to be done immediately; For example, responding to tasks via email that affect project progress, or making a report for an upcoming meeting - Important, but not urgent – these tasks can be for the evening, after work; for example reading a specialized program or exercising - Not important, not urgent – usually recreational work, does not affect your personal and career development; For example, watching a new movie, researching buying a new phone 3.4 Keep positive and optimistic thoughts a) Positive thinking will bring us a lot of effective such as: better quality of life, higher energy levels, better psychological and physical health, faster recovery from injury or illness, lower rates of depression These things can make people’s lives healthier b) Positive thinking isn’t magic and it won’t make all of your problems disappear What it will is make problems seem more manageable and help you approach hardships in a more positive and productive way c) Some tips that to get you started that can help you train your brain how to think positively - Focus on the good things - Spend time with positive people - Listen to a happy and positive song or playlist - Open yourself up to humor - Share some positivity by giving a compliment or doing something nice for someone 3.5 Tell yourself that it’s going to be a great day or any other positive affirmation Improve relationships a) “Strong relationships, strong health” Throughout your life, the number and strength of your relationships affect your mental and physical wellbeing b) The benefits of social connections and good relationships are numerous Proven links include lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and more trusting and cooperative relationships Strong, healthy relationships can also help to strengthen your immune system, help you recover from disease, and may even lengthen your life Social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional and physical wellbeing c) How to improve your social connections - Spend more quality time with family and friends - Join a group, club, or class related to an interest or hobby (book, art, sports) - Focus on building high-quality, strong, meaningful social connections - Regular contact with others helps build social connectedness - Don’t let technology distract you from engaging with people Pay attention to ways it might make you feel worse about yourself or others Try to use it in ways that are positive 3.6 Periodic health examination An important part of improving and maintaining your health is scheduling regular medical appointments Your doctor can give you advice on how to improve your health and point out any unhealthy habits you may need to quit a) If you are taking medication for a chronic condition, make an appointment with your family doctor at least once a year b) Be prepared for any questions or concerns you may have about your health to save money on follow-up appointments c) Also go to the dentist Routine cleaning is usually recommended twice a year d) If you have specific health concerns, make an appointment with another health care professional, such as: B Gynecologist, allergist, dermatologist, or endocrinologist 3.7 Practice self-love Be kind to yourself and others Loving yourself means looking at yourself and life in a positive light When you show your kindness, you are more likely to feel happy, confident, and satisfied with your life, which can have a positive impact on your mental health a) Use positive affirmations to boost your self-esteem and confidence Tell yourself things like "I am strong," "I am capable," and "I am loved by many" every day b) Forgiving yourself for past mistakes is also an important part of self-love Forgiveness can help release feelings of fear, stress, anger, and hurt 3.8 Limit your alcohol intake, quit smoking Avoid alcohol or limit yourself to to drinks per day Drinking too much or making a habit of drinking every day can lead to serious health problems To stay healthy, stop drinking alcohol altogether or limit yourself to one to two drinks a day a) Health experts generally recommend no more than alcoholic drink per day for women and no more than alcoholic drinks per day for men b) drink is equivalent to ounces (118 ml) of wine, ounces (59 ml) of alcohol, or 12 ounces (355 ml) of beer Quitting smoking can prevent disease and cancer Quitting smoking can improve your health and protect yourself from a variety of health problems and diseases a) Quitting smoking is definitely difficult, and many people need multiple attempts to quit smoking completely However, the fastest way to return your body to a healthy state is to stop completely b) If you have trouble quitting smoking, talk to your doctor He or she may be able to prescribe medication or refer you to a smoking cessation program c) Research shows that vape also carries the risk of certain health complications, such as lung disease and cardiovascular disease 4.Conclusion So that, it can be seen that taking care of your physical and mental health is extremely important This topic helps our group members and hopefully everyone have a better perspective on health care When you have a healthy lifestyle, you will have the health to perform daily tasks well, so keep a healthy lifestyle Small changes can make big goals, so change your lifestyle from the smallest things such as: sleeping earlier, drinking enough water, creating a habit of regular living, exercising regularly Try doing those things for a week, you will see clear changes in your health MEETING MINUTE – GROUP: ……………… Time: from……………………to…………………… Place: …………………………………………………………………………………… Members: ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Contents for ……………………………………………………………… discussing: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Conclusion: …………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Duties for …………………………………………………………………… members: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Head of the team (signature and name) Secretary (signature and name) MEETING MINUTE – GROUP: ……………… Time: from……………………to…………………… Place: …………………………………………………………………………………… Members: ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Contents for ……………………………………………………………… discussing: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Conclusion: …………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Duties for …………………………………………………………………… members: ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… 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