Wellness is simply the state of being in good health! Yet that term covers much ground – often described by seven dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual, Environmental, and Occupational.
Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. It it is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to subdue stress, reduce the risk of illness and ensure positive interactions.
Here we follow the concept that wellness is a process of supporting, training, and encouraging others in the pursuit of well-being in all dimensions of a person’s life.
Talk to your physician about starting any new physical activity or fitness routine, change of diet, or other aspects of lifestyle management. As with all TalkingHealthAndWellness content, this information is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.
Few things in life are more painful than the feeling of helplessness we experience when a friend sinks into a serious depression. If only we could say exactly the right words or do just the right thing, could we lift them out of their emotional darkness? Dealing with someone who is suffering from major depression can be scary, frustrating and alienating. So what’s the best approach?
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Feeling stressed out? It can have lasting effects on your health and well-being. But there are ways to manage stress and its symptoms that can help you feel better.
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A Johns Hopkins-led study of 6,200 men and women over eight years found that those who adopted four smart behaviors reduced the chance of death from all causes within that time frame by an astounding 80 percent.
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Getting too much or too little sleep may hurt your brain and lead to memory and thinking impairment, suggests a study published online Aug. 30, 2021, by JAMA Neurology.
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Exercise can be intimidating. However, it is simply an entity of movement, and movement is all encompassing. Start small and stick to an exercise routine that you enjoy.
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Sleep is another important component in stress management. Getting enough sleep, at least 7-9 hours, will have you feeling less irritable and more productive during your day.
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When we are in healthy relationships in our personal and professional lives, stress levels are lowered, health improves, and happiness
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Wellness is a measure of both physical and mental health. If an individual has diabetes, for example, this will affect their mental state. Similarly, an individual’s mental state, whether it be positive or negative, will affect their physical state. Moreover, problems in one area will likely impact the other. Regardless of your life situation, you can always be working towards wellness.
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