Health In Canadian Society
What is Health?
The World Health Organization defines Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Public Health Agency of Canada defines Health as an individual or group must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Health as the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
Health is :
•Specific to person’s life - it is personal
•Dynamic, ever-changing
•Holistic, not simply the absence of disease
•Related to the quality of someone’s life
•Related to person’s ability to cope with the challenge of change
•Multidimensional
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Why is our Health Important?
“Time And health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.” ~Denis Waitley

There are several benefits of a healthy life. Your body becomes free from various forms of disorders and thus, you get a longer life. You can live a life without suffering from any aches, pain, or discomfort. In every sphere of your life, you will be able to perform to the best of your ability. Doing excellent work helps you to be a valuable member of a healthy society. Besides, when you are physically fit, it gets reflected on your face. So, you look attractive and start feeling good about yourself! If you have a fit body, then you can lead a physically active life even after growing old. This is because, the body can heal the regular wear and tear associated with aging faster. In short, health and wellness brings about a drastic improvement in the overall quality of your life.
"The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick."
- P. T. Barnum
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