Concept of Health and Wellness

Concept of Health and Wellness
1. What is health ??
Health is a broad concept that encompasses physical, mental, and

social well-being. It’s not just about the absence of illness or disease
but includes a holistic sense of well-being and the ability to function
effectively in daily life. so there are basically 4 types of health.
• Physical Health: This involves the proper functioning of the body and its
systems. It includes regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep. We
can say basically physical health is the ability to perform a certain kind of task
or activity.
• Mental Health: Mental Health is basically a person’s state of

mind, that may vary over time. It includes managing stress,
maintaining a positive lifestyle, and having a good sense of self-
worth. Mental health is important because is help us to dealing with
challenges.
• Social Health: The far I know “SOCIAL HEALTH” is the relationship between your
neighbours and you. Good social health means having supportive relationships, effective
communication skills, and a sense of having a good connection.
• Spiritual Health: For some, this includes a sense of purpose, connection to a higher power or
values, and inner peace. Spiritual health can be a significant part of overall well-being for many
people. It may vary people to people.
2. What is wellness ??
Wellness refers to the overall state of being in good health It goes

beyond just the absence of disease. It goes further than just not
being sick and takes in many parts of life such as.
Physical Wellness: This covers working out eating a well-rounded diet, getting enough
sleep, and taking care of your health through proper medical attention.
Emotional Wellness: This involves handling stress showing feelings in a good way, and
keeping an upbeat attitude.
Mental Wellness: Doing things that challenge your brain, like picking up new skills, and
keeping your mind sharp.
Social Wellness: Making and keeping good relationships and having people you can
count on.
Spiritual Wellness: This might mean finding what gives your life meaning, which can tie
into your personal beliefs or what you think is important.
Environmental Wellness: Making and keeping a healthy place to live and thinking about
how your surroundings affect you.
Why having a good health is important ??
Good health plays a key role in our lives for many reasons, as it has an influence on every part of
our day-to-day existence. Here's why it's essential to keep yourself healthy:
1. Improved Quality of Life
• Everyday Tasks: When you're healthy, you can do your daily chores without trouble,
from work and personal duties to fun activities.
• Energy and Vitality: A healthy body and mind contribute to higher energy levels and
overall vitality, making life more enjoyable and productive.
2. Longevity
• Longer Life: Healthy habits and preventive care can help you live longer by lowering
your chances of getting long-term illnesses.
• Active Aging: Good health helps ensure that you can remain active and independent as
you age.
3. Mental and Emotional Well-being
• Stress Reduction: Physical health supports mental health by reducing stress and
improving mood through the release of endorphins and other feel-good hormones.
• Brain Function: Regular exercise and eating right support how your brain works. This
helps keep your mind sharp and your emotions steady.
4. Prevention of Disease
• Chronic Illnesses: Healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or manage chronic conditions
such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
• Immune System: Good health strengthens the immune system, making you less
susceptible to infections and illnesses.
5. Economic Benefits
• Reduced Healthcare Costs: Maintaining good health can lead to fewer medical
expenses and lower healthcare costs over time.
• Productivity: Healthy individuals are generally more productive at work and have fewer
sick days, contributing to better job performance and career opportunities.
6. Social and Relationship Benefits
• Positive Interactions: Good health often leads to better social interactions and
relationships, as physical and mental well-being can improve your ability to connect with
others.
• Active Participation: Being in good health enables you to participate more fully in
social and community activities, enhancing your social life.
7. Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Body Image: Maintaining physical health can improve your body image and self-esteem,
leading to greater confidence.
• Achievement: Reaching personal health goals can boost your confidence and sense of
accomplishment.
8. Ability to Handle Challenges
• Resilience: Good health helps build resilience, enabling you to better cope with life’s
challenges and recover more quickly from setbacks.
What makes our health worse ??

Here are some complex factors that worsen our health,
• Poor Diet
• Excessive Intake of Processed Foods: High consumption of foods rich in unhealthy fats,
sugars, and artificial additives.
• Lack of Nutrient-Dense Foods: Insufficient intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
and lean proteins.
• Sedentary Lifestyle
• Insufficient Physical Activity: Minimal exercise or physical movement leading to

decreased cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.
• Extended Periods of Inactivity: Long hours of sitting or inactivity associated with
sedentary jobs or leisure activities.
• Smoking
• Health Risks from Tobacco Use: Increased risk of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular
disorders, and various types of cancer.
• Secondhand Smoke Exposure: Harmful effects on non-smokers exposed to
environmental tobacco smoke.
• Excessive Alcohol Consumption
• Chronic Alcohol Use: Elevated risk of liver disease, heart problems, and alcohol
dependence.
• Impaired Cognitive and Motor Functions: Increased likelihood of accidents, impaired
judgment, and decreased overall safety.
• Inadequate Sleep
• Poor Sleep Quality: Disruptions in sleep patterns and insufficient rest affecting mental
and physical health.
• Sleep Deprivation: Reduced sleep duration leading to cognitive impairment, mood
disorders, and other health issues.
• Chronic Stress
• Long-Term Stress Effects: Persistent stress contributing to mental health conditions

such as anxiety and depression.
• Physical Health Implications: Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, digestive
problems, and weakened immune function.
• Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices
• Irregular Eating Patterns and Poor Hydration: Unbalanced meal times, excessive
caffeine intake, and inadequate water consumption.
• Neglect of Personal Hygiene: Poor hygiene practices and inadequate self-care impacting
overall health.
SUBJECT HEALTH WELLNESS
Definition Health refers to the state of Wellness is a broader

being free from illness or concept that
injury. It is often viewed as encompasses overall well-
the physical condition of being and the active
the body and its ability to pursuit of activities,
function properly choices, and lifestyles that
lead to a state of optimal
health. It includes physical,
mental, emotional, and
social aspects.
Focus It primarily involves the Achieve a fulfilling and
absence of illnesses and balanced lifestyle through
physical and mental overall health, balance, and
conditions that affect a management. of life
person's ability to perform enthusiastically
daily activities.
Measurement Measured through medical A combination of factors such
evaluations, such as blood as physical fitness are
tests, physical exams, and assessed. emotional stability
the presence or absence stress management social
of symptoms and diseases.
relations and satisfaction in
life...
Example Being in good health might Wellness involves not just
mean having normal the absence of illness but
blood pressure, a healthy also engaging in regular
weight, and no chronic exercise, maintaining
diseases healthy relationships,
managing stress
effectively, and finding
purpose in life.

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Concept of Health and Wellness

Health is a broad concept that encompasses physical, mental, and

• Mental Health: Mental Health is basically a person’s state of

Wellness refers to the overall state of being in good health It goes

Why having a good health is important ??

1. Improved Quality of Life

3. Mental and Emotional Well-being

6. Social and Relationship Benefits

7. Self-Esteem and Confidence

8. Ability to Handle Challenges

What makes our health worse ??

• Insufficient Physical Activity: Minimal exercise or physical movement leading to

• Excessive Alcohol Consumption

• Long-Term Stress Effects: Persistent stress contributing to mental health conditions

• Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices

SUBJECT HEALTH WELLNESS

Definition Health refers to the state of Wellness is a broader

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