A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE

The World Health Organization has defined health as a ' state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease'.  Good health is a condition of physical and mental well being, free from disease, pain or defect that enables us to live our lives with choices and with vitality. When all the organs of your body function normally in relation to your age and sex, you are considered to be in good physical health. The need to adopt a healthy life style, particularly with regard to diet and the taking of exercise, is important to maintain good health.

1. A well balanced diet :

Eating a well balanced diet on a regular basis and staying at your ideal weight are critical factors in maintaining your emotional and physical well-being. Individuals with excess body fat should seriously think of dieting. Reduction of body weight involves keeping the caloric intake well below energy expenditure. Any diet programme should be built on a sound foundation of good nutrition.  More..

2. Exercise

Regular exercise is necessary for keeping oneself healthy. Regular exercise confers a sense of well-being, improves appetite and sleep and makes the heart, lungs and their functions work more effectively. More...

3. Have regular check ups

Regular checkups help to detect diseases as early as possible, when a cure is more likely. More..

4. Avoid smoking and Drinking

Smoking,  badly effects the lungs. Excessive drinking of alcohol effects the heart and its circulation. These habits cause severe health consequences. Anybody can avoid these habits with proper support and will power.   Know more... 

5. Avoidance of drug abuse:

Drug abuse means taking of any chemical substance to excess or for its effects, rather than for any medical purpose. It can cause both physical and psychological effects harmful to the person who abuses the drug. 

6. Stress Management:

Stress is a state of physical and mental tension caused by certain external or internal factors in a person's life. Main goal of stress management is relaxation and rest, hence one must engage in activities that relax oneself. Yoga, meditation, sharing with others are some of the effective ways of coping with stress. More...

7. Others

For staying healthy, some other important things are also needed. Good body hygiene,  proper breathing avoidance of environmental hazards etc. are some of them. A complete physical, mental and social well being can be obtained by taking into consideration the above factors.

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