Health and well being

• Health is the absence of disease
• It is a state of being physically and psychologically well.
• A person is said to be healthy if they meet the above criteria
• Most people are usually healthy most of the time.
• Sometimes people get sick if they are infected by pathogens
• A pathogen is a disease-causing organism
• People can be unhealthy even if they do not have a disease
• A healthy persons feels good, is mentally healthy, do not suffer from depression or nervous problems
• Human beings are social animals who need to feel like a part of a social group
• There are several ways in which a complete state of health can be maintained:
• Eating a balanced diet and drinking enough fluids
  The body needs a wide variety of nutrients in order to maintain bodily functions
  vitamins and minerals are required for repairs and maintenance in the body
• Regular exercises allows the structures in the body to use nutrients effectively.
  Maintaining a good physical health helps with mental and social health
• Making the right choices in society-people who choose to use drugs and adopt anti-social behavior suffer may suffer from a deteriorating mental state. They may have feelings of guilt, greed or act aggressively towards others.
• A healthy community is one in which the members behave responsibly
• Individuals act in ways that benefit everyone and not just themselves.
• Well being results from people making the right physical, mental and social choices in health terms.
• They protect their health as well as that of others.

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