Mental health Mental health is the level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment" Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing – it is all about how we think, feel, and behave. The … Continue reading Mental Health
Healthy Habits You Should Remember Every Day
You don’t need to overhaul your diet and exercise routine in order to become healthier. You can live a healthier life by making small, simple tweaks to your everyday routine. In fact, small changes can have more of an impact on your weight, health, and fitness than any one diet or workout regimen. “A lot of women believe they … Continue reading Healthy Habits You Should Remember Every Day
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and … Continue reading Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
All about Coronavirus
What is CoronaVirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus … Continue reading All about Coronavirus
Why stress happens and how to manage it
Stress is a natural feeling of not being able to cope with specific demands and events. However, stress can become a chronic condition if a person does not take steps to manage it. These demands can come from work, relationships, financial pressures, and other situations, but anything that poses a real or perceived challenge or … Continue reading Why stress happens and how to manage it
No Tobacco
Avoiding tobacco or taking proven measures to quit, are among the surest ways for people to avoid many illnesses and, instead, take the road to good health. In fact, there are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all tobacco users, including lower blood pressure. Here are some key points on avoiding the harms … Continue reading No Tobacco
Healthy diet
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet. A healthy diet comprises a combination of different foods. These … Continue reading Healthy diet
Physical Activity
Being physically active helps all people, no matter their age, lead healthier lives. Some physical activity is better than doing none. By being more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels. Below are the levels of physical activity WHO recommends people of different ages undertake. … Continue reading Physical Activity
Be Healthy
Take steps for better health The World Health Organization provides the advice and evidence needed for people to lead healthy lives. Good health requires the commitment of many, from lawmakers to lunch makers. And there are steps each of us can take to promote and protect health. These include being more active, eating healthy, and … Continue reading Be Healthy