Unhealthy
Unhealthy (ʌnˈhɛlθi)
Unhealthy is an adjective used to describe a state of poor health, or things that are detrimental to one's health. The term is derived from the Old English word "hǣlth", which means "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well."
Etymology
The term "unhealthy" is a combination of the prefix "un-", meaning "not", and the word "healthy". The word "healthy" is derived from the Old English "hǣlth", which is related to the Old High German "heilida" and the Old Norse "heilagr".
Related Terms
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Wellness: The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
- Lifestyle: The way in which a person or group lives, including typical behaviors and activities, which can significantly impact health.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unhealthy
- Wikipedia's article - Unhealthy
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