Physical health

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Physical health

Physical health (/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈhɛlθ/; from the Greek word physis meaning "nature" and the Old English hǣlth meaning "wholeness, being whole, sound or well") refers to the state of the body and its ability to perform bodily functions. It is often associated with the absence of disease and infirmity, and is influenced by various factors including genetics, environment, and individual behaviors.

Physical health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being and is often facilitated through a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and proper healthcare. It is closely linked with mental health, as both are integral to the overall health and well-being of an individual.

Related Terms

  • Well-being: A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
  • Diet: The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
  • Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
  • Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.
  • Healthcare: The maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
  • Mental health: A level of psychological well-being, or an absence of mental illness. It is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment".

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