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A Life Lived to the Fullest Starts with Your Health

by | Jun 6, 2022 | Issue 148, Issues | 0 comments

Taking care of mental, emotional and physical health is vital to living your life to the fullest. Health is a vital component of life, and good health, by extension, leads...

A Life Lived to the Fullest Starts with Your Health

Taking care of mental, emotional and physical health is vital to living your life to the fullest. Health is a vital component of life, and good health, by extension, leads to a good life. Many things can be done to increase health and live a happier, healthier life.

 

What Is a Healthy Life?

A healthy life is described as a life that brings the most joy and happiness. A one-word way to describe this is found through the concept of “balance.” A balanced life involves moderation in all aspects of life, including relationships, work, food, etc. 

People who live a healthy life experience many benefits that all add to living a full and happy life. A healthy life can lead to benefits such as:

More than 86% of the $3 trillion in annual U.S. health care costs are due to preventable chronic diseases. Studies show that lifestyle changes can lengthen telomeres, the chromosomes which control aging. 

A healthier and balanced life involves making health-conscious choices and setting goals to achieve those choices. For example, exercising and eating healthy foods leads to a healthier body, reducing the risk for diseases or disorders caused by poor physical health. In addition, money will be saved since there’s no need to pay for medicine or surgeries to remedy poor health choices. 

 

What Is Mental Health?

Mental health is an essential component of overall health, since it encompasses everything humans feel, think and act. It can be easy to forget to take care of mental and emotional health due to life’s chaos. While mental health issues such as depression are common, there are ways to help overcome these issues or even decrease them to live a happier life.

 

What Is Physical Health?

When they consider the word “health,” the first thing people think of is physical health, which involves exercise and a healthy diet. However, physical health involves more than just that. Physical health also involves things like getting enough sleep and rest. Sleep, rest, exercise and healthy food choices all lead to a healthier body.

 

How to Live a Healthy Life

There are many things to do to live a healthier life, such as sleeping, making health-conscious food choices, exercising regularly, relaxing and de-stressing and creating a safe and healthy community of people: 

 

A Parting Reminder

There are so many components to living a full and happy life. Resting, eating healthy foods, sleeping, exercising and taking time to relax can lead to a disease-free life, a happy and clear mind and a fuller life. 

Mental health, which is often pushed to the side, is vital and must be prioritized due to its effect on physical and emotional health. Resting and relaxation aid in a healthier and clearer mind. Exercising and eating healthy and balanced foods can lead to a healthier body which means fewer health complications. 

Life is meant for sunny days. Don’t let the dark clouds overshadow what can be a happy life. Live life to the fullest by prioritizing good health and enjoying the sunshine it has to offer!

Adreana Mendez

Adreana Mendez

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