HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

                                              

 

Today part of the HOSPITRAN team is doing one of the things they like the most, teaching what HOSPITRAN is and the importance of social participation and volunteering. Today in our institute with the PROJECT WHY DO YOU GIVE YOUR TIME? in collaboration with fuerteventurajoven of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura.

SEXUAL HEALTH

 

According to the World Health Organization, sexual health can be defined as:

 " a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility to obtain pleasure and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination and violence"

The importance of sexual health constitutes a relevant part of people's lives since it influences the physical, mental, emotional and social levels. Therefore, it contributes to well-being and personal happiness. Today this issue is approached with respect, providing the necessary information for men and women to acquire and maintain healthy sexual habits. Thus avoiding unwanted situations such as unwanted pregnancies, contagion of sexually transmitted diseases. discrimination based on sexual condition, harassment in the educational and labor spheres or gender violence.

It is for this reason that Sexual Education workshops are being carried out in our institute. The social worker and sexologist of the City Council of La Oliva Alejandra Batista Díaz presents her project "EDUCATING IN SEXUALITY" that in three sessions will speak to our students about the importance of having sexual health.

Once again we thank the City Council of La Oliva for the help and support of our ERASMUS+ FIT4THOUGHT project.

PANTALLÓMETRO PROJECT

 The SCREEN METER PROJECT is intended to prevent the misuse of technology by students. 

The disproportionate use of mobile phones can harm our health. It is important to be aware that we must use the mobile phone responsibly. One of the most serious problems is sleep problems or eye fatigue. so for "The first hour of the day it is convenient not to check emails, or send messages or check social networks, unless it is unavoidable, to respect basic schedules, apart from pending tasks. At the end of the day, before going to bed, It is important to turn off devices such as laptops and tablets to let the eyes rest from the light of the screen.Reading a book, writing or walking are activities that help disconnect the mind from the activities of the day and fall asleep better. , it is also recommended to activate night mode or airplane mode on the mobile, to avoid receiving notifications at night and thus relax and rest"

 SLEEP AND NIGHT REST IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE A HEALTHY LIFE

ENERGY PROJECT

The 2 ESO students have participated in the ENERGETIC PROJECT to work on respect for the environment. At FIT4THOUGHT we are aware that we must take care of and be good with our environment and that there is only one planet and we must take care of it and respect it.

SEEDS OF LIFE

On November 12, the 4 ESO students went to the RAÍZ DL PUEBLO theater to enjoy the play SEMILLAS DE VIDA. Through documentary video and theater, this work addresses the importance of the role of small farmers for the sustainability of the planet as well as for the production of healthy food. 

GO GREEN

Thanks to our ERASMUS+ FIT4THOUGHT project at IES LA OLIVA, in addition to playing sports and having fun, we eat a healthy diet and promote the need for good rest and hygiene. We also want to take care of and be good with our environment and that is why we take care of our environment very seriously.  

For many years now, our center has been part of the RED INNOVAS Environmental Education and Sustainability.

 

Environmental education is a fundamental pillar of social transformation, from the work of values ​​such as caring for the planet, the species that inhabit it and self-care, the aim is to establish another form of more humane relationship in the educational context and outside of it. . Learning to live with the uncertainty derived from the climatic emergency, the current situation and the reunion with nature must be the closest horizon.

We are working within our institute in a green space, free of stress, inclusive and full of smiles. In collaboration with the teacher Marina and the PMAR students we are CREATING A GARDEN where we are planting trees, planting seeds and creating an urban garden and a chill out area. We also try to create a butterfly garden.

WE KEEP GOING

There are many physical and mental benefits of physical activity. That is why in our institute during all breaks we participate in different activities.

Physical benefits of physical activity

• Improves fitness and endurance.
• Regulates blood pressure.
• Helps maintain good bone density.
• Improves flexibility.
• Strengthens muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
• Helps lose weight.
• Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Strengthens the heart and improves cardiovascular health.
• Improves aerobic fitness.
• It reduces the risk of certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer or lung cancer.
• Avoid osteoporosis.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Helps control cholesterol.
• Improves digestion.
• Regulates the intestinal rhythm.
• It makes us stronger.
• Increases life expectancy.

Mental benefits of physical activity

It is proven that sport releases endorphins, the hormone of happiness. This means that physical exercise produces a sensation of pleasure that even acts as a natural pain reliever. At the same time, some benefits worth mentioning are produced in our mind, such as:

• Reduce stress.
• Promotes sleep.
• Helps fight anxiety.
• Improves self-esteem.
• Decreases aggressiveness and anger.
• Reduces anxiety and distress.
• Fight depression.
• Improves concentration and memory (Alzheimer).
• Increases alertness.
• Avoid social isolation and improve relationships with others.
• Helps to be more productive.
• Improves mood.
• It is useful to control and combat addictions.