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'''Health''' can be defined as the satisfactory well-being of | '''Health''' can be defined as the satisfactory well-being of a [[biology|biological]] [[organism]], e.g. free of [[disease]] or [[injury]]. [[Physical health]] is maintained through a balanced and [[nutrition|nutritious]] [[diet]], regular [[exercise]] and good [[sleep]]; these are also important for good [[mental health]]. | ||
[[ | [[Health sciences]] are the disciplines involved in assessing and optimizing health. | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 19 February 2010
Health can be defined as the satisfactory well-being of a biological organism, e.g. free of disease or injury. Physical health is maintained through a balanced and nutritious diet, regular exercise and good sleep; these are also important for good mental health.
Health sciences are the disciplines involved in assessing and optimizing health.