Health

Health is a measure of quality of life that is difficult to define and measure.
In the 1940s, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
At the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada (1986), the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion built on the WHO’s concept and further defined health as “a resource for everyday life … a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities.”
Good health enables one to function independently within a changing environment.

HDL cholesterol – understand and boost this good cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels are an important measure of heart health. For HDL cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, higher levels are better. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as the “good” cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Cholesterol … Read more

Walking to work reduces diabetes and high blood pressure risks

As I said earlier, even simple walking is beneficial for health. Now it is proved with research evidence that people who walk to work are around 40 per cent less likely to have diabetes as those who drive. Researchers at Imperial College London and University College London examined how various health indicators related to how … Read more

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