Understanding the risk factors to health and nutrition requires us to be knowledgeable about several aspects. They include the attributes, characteristics, and exposures that increase the likelihood of a person developing a disease or health disorder. Taking care of our health and nutrition is a top priority. Most people can handle behavioral risk factors. Some behaviors may influence other biomedical factors. Some consequences from some forms of exposure are hard to recover from, such as the effects of social isolation. Food provides energy, nutrients, and other components. Therefore, Insufficient or excess amounts of these elements can result in ill health. Some of the conditions associated with our diet include stroke, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and some forms of cancer.
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HEALTH EFFECTS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS

There are many health effects of social isolation and loneliness. Human beings are social animals. Our biological, psychological, and social systems evolved to thrive in collaborative networks of people. Also,  social networks become less as we grow older, and this exposes us to some risk factors to health. The impact of isolation and loneliness on health and mortality can be huge. The effects may be similar to those of such risk factors as high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking. However, not every isolated person is lonely, and not every lonely person is isolated. Lastly, our health and nutrition and exposure to some risk factors affect the likelihood of adverse health-related effects.
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THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF NOT GETTING ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity affects our health and nutrition. Some of the disorders associated with the lack of physical activity include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Physical inactivity may also result in other heart disease risk factors, including obesity and high blood pressure. Having less physical activity also relates to some of the effects of social isolation. Physical activity helps control blood sugar, weight, and blood pressure. It also regulates the amount of cholesterol in our bodies. Adequate physical activity can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and nerve damage, which are often problems for people with diabetes. Physical activity helps to counter most of the risk factors to health effectively.
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