Stress is the brain and body’s way of responding to or reacting to any change that may pose as a type of demand challenge or threat. While everyone is affected by stress at different points in their lives and can even be helpful by keeping one alert, ready to meet challenges, and ready to avoid …
Sleep is a vital tool the body uses daily to repair and maintain itself inside and out. During sleep, the body clears out ‘debris’ accumulated during the day repairing organs, tissues, and cells and shoring up an immune defense in preparation for the next day.. The brain takes this time to catalog memories and process …
Being healthy consists of being mentally, physically fit, and emotionally fit. When individuals prioritize living a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, there are fewer chances of becoming sick or developing diseases and long-term (chronic) illnesses. Prioritizing one’s health also empowers one to feel good about themselves and live a happy, prolonged life. Maintaining the health of the …
The immune system is comprised of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that help defend the body from infections, disease, and sickness. Its main function is to prevent or minimize infection and disease by destroying harmful or foreign substances (antigens) such as bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or toxins. The skin, mucous membranes, white blood cells, …
Physical and mental fitness are crucial factors for individuals to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. They play an integral role to one’s wellbeing, occupation, personal goals, family life, and overall lifestyle. Physical fitness is the body’s ability to work efficiently in order to enable individuals to perform daily activities efficiently, with the least amount …
