A state of complete well-being
As our own WHO (World Health Organization) defines; Optimal Health is a
state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The definition of
health
is the state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being. The definition of wellness is the state of being that enables a person to reach their highest potential. Wellness includes intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
“
Health
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Health
– A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being. Wellness – is a state of well-being, or balanced health.
Is more than the absence of disease it is a state of optimal well-being?
Health
is more than the absence of disease; it is a resource that allows people to realize their aspirations, satisfy their needs and to cope with the environment in order to live a long, productive, and fruitful life. In this sense, health enables social, economic and personal development fundamental to well-being.
How do you achieve optimal well-being?
- Follow good health practices and seek regular medical follow-up.
- Stop smokingo Eat a balanced diet.
- Maintain the best body weight for your height and age.
- Reduce alcohol consumption and keep track of the variety of medications you use daily.
- Get regular exercise as allowed by your level of SCI.
What does optimal well-being look like?
Wellness is
positive and affirming
. Applying wellness to daily life includes: regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, developing positive sense of self as well as personal responsibility and self-care, seeking medical attention when needed.
Which fitness component do you think is the most important to have?
Cardiorespiratory endurance
is considered the most important component of health-related fitness because the functioning of the heart and lungs is so essential to overall wellness.
Is Physical Activity the movement of the body using larger muscles?
Movement using the larger muscles of the body; includes
sports, dance
, and activities of daily life; may be done to accomplish a task, for enjoyment, or to improve physical fitness. The ability of the body systems to work together efficiently.
What are the six dimensions of health?
The National Wellness Institute promotes Six Dimensions of Wellness:
emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual
. Addressing all six dimensions of wellness in our lives builds a holistic sense of wellness and fulfillment.
What are the 5 components of wellness?
There are five main aspects of personal health:
physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual
. In order to be considered “well,” it is imperative for none of these areas to be neglected. The Health and Wellness Educators (HAWES) want to inform you, the student, of ways to maximize your personal wellness.
What are the seven components of wellness?
- Physical.
- Emotional.
- Intellectual.
- Social.
- Spiritual.
- Environmental.
- Occupational.
The World Health Organization (WHO, 1946), defines health as a “
State of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In my own terms it is we are able to live a satisfying and fruitful life with little impairment.
What are the 3 areas does emotional well-being influence?
Emotional well-being is influenced by a
variety of demographic, economic, and situational factors
. For example, the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, lowered emotional well-being by 74%.
What factors affect wellbeing?
- Happy intimate relationship with a partner.
- Network of close friends.
- Enjoyable and fulfilling career.
- Enough money.
- Regular exercise.
- Nutritional diet.
- Enough sleep.
- Spiritual or religious beliefs.
What is exactly mental wellbeing?
Mental health is a state of well-being in which
an individual realizes his or her own abilities
, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.