Health - Mental & Physical

Health, both mental and physical, is an essential aspect of one's quality of life

We get one life, and we have one body; let's feed all aspects of it

(Marissa Mitchell Thoughts)

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Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.

Dictionary: Mental Health

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men·tal health

noun

a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
"All this pressure seems to be affecting his mental health."

Physical health encompasses the well-being of your body, including how it functions, its overall fitness, and its ability to resist disease. It's a critical aspect of overall well-being and is influenced by factors like lifestyle, genetics, environment, and healthcare. [1, 2]

Key aspects of physical health include: [3]

Normal bodily functioning: This includes the proper functioning of organs and body systems. [3]
Fitness level: The ability to perform physical activities and exercise.
Disease prevention and management: Maintaining a healthy body can help prevent and manage chronic diseases. [2]
Healthy lifestyle: Factors like diet, physical activity, and avoiding harmful substances play a significant role. [2]
Positive physical health habits: These can help decrease stress, lower the risk of disease, and increase energy. [4]

Factors influencing physical health: [2]

Lifestyle: This includes diet, physical activity, and other habits like smoking.
Human biology: Genetics and physiology can influence how easily a person achieves good physical health.
Environment: Exposure to factors like sunlight, pollution, and other environmental hazards can impact physical health.
Healthcare: Access to quality healthcare services can help prevent, detect, and treat illnesses. [2]

Benefits of good physical health: [5, 6]

Reduced risk of chronic diseases, Improved physical and mental well-being, Increased energy levels, Better sleep, and Improved mood and self-esteem. [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]