If this is what we mean by ‘health’, what do we mean by ‘disease’? The word is actually self explanatory – we can think of it as ‘disease’ – disturbed ease. Disease, in other words, literally means being uncomfortable. However, the word is used in a more limited meaning.We talk of disease when we can …
DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN ‘HEALTHY’ AND ‘DISEASE-FREE Read More »
If health means a state of physical, mental and social well-being, it cannot be something that each one of us can achieve entirely on our own.The health of all organisms will depend on their surroundings or their environment. The environment includes the physical environment. So, for example, health is at risk in a cyclone in …
PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY ISSUES
BOTH MATTER FOR HEALTH Read More »
If health means a state of physical, mental and social well-being, it cannot be something that each one of us can achieve entirely on our own.The health of all organisms will depend on their surroundings or their environment. The environment includes the physical environment. So, for example, health is at risk in a cyclone in …
PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY ISSUES
BOTH MATTER FOR HEALTH Read More »
We have heard the word ‘health’ used quite frequently. We use it ourselves as well, when we say things like ‘my grandmother’s health is not good’. Our teachers use it when they scold us saying ‘this is not a healthy attitude’. What does the word ‘health’ mean? If we think about it, we realise that …
