This is a period of maximal physical performance for most young adults. Most young adults are quite healthy and death from disease is relatively rare compared to accidental deaths. Coordination, dexterity, and vision are all at their peak and are fully functional during this time. Sexual organs are finally mature and it is a lot easier to recover from injury during this time period. The only downside to this peak of health, strength, energy, and endurance is that you feel invincible. Therefore, this is also a time where the most accidents occur. Accidents are the leading cause of death for young Americans up to age 44.
As we age our metabolism changes, so it is extremely important to make sure you are eating a healthy, well balanced diet, and are getting physical activity in your daily life. The increased risk of obesity is due to increased snaking, inexpensive fast food chains, high fat diets, and sedentary lifestyles. Obesity can lead to numerous health problems including, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The number one attribute to living a healthy life is by getting physical activity on a regular basis. Exercise can build muscles, strengthen your heart and lungs, lower blood pressure, and relieve anxiety and depression.
Negative Influences on Health:
-Smoking
-Alcohol
-Drug Use
-Sleeping less than 7-8 hours a night
Mental Health:
-Mental health is generally good in early adulthood, but certain conditions such as depression, become more prevalent with age
-Between the ages of 15-22 the incidence of depression increases gradually
-Antisocial behavior rises in adolescence and drops sharply during emerging adulthood
-As adults settle down, drug usage tends to decline
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