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  2. Well-being - Wikipedia

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    Well-being is what is ultimately good for a person or in their self-interest. It is a measure of how well a person's life is going for them. [1] In the broadest sense, the term covers the whole spectrum of quality of life as the balance of all positive and negative things in a person's life.

  3. The latest longevity trend? Social wellness clubs - AOL

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    "In modern life, we need more opportunities for meaningful in-person interactions," clinical psychologist Anna Kress, Psy.D. says. Social interaction is vital for mental and physical health.

  4. Wellness (alternative medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Wellness is a state beyond absence of illness but rather aims to optimize well-being. [2]The notions behind the term share the same roots as the alternative medicine movement, in 19th-century movements in the US and Europe that sought to optimize health and to consider the whole person, like New Thought, Christian Science, and Lebensreform.

  5. Sociology of health and illness - Wikipedia

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    The sociology of health and illness, sociology of health and wellness, or health sociology examines the interaction between society and health. As a field of study it is interested in all aspects of life, including contemporary as well as historical influences, that impact and alter health and wellbeing.

  6. Our Definition of Wellness Is Way Too Narrow. It’s Time to ...

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  7. Wikipedia:Contents/Health and fitness - Wikipedia

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    Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans, it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental, or social challenges. The most widely accepted definition of good health is that of the World Health Organization Constitution. It states: "health is a ...

  8. Mental health - Wikipedia

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    Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a "state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community". [1]

  9. Wikipedia:Contents/Health and fitness/Intro - Wikipedia

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    The WHO definition is not without criticism; mainly that it is much too broad. The most solid aspects of wellness that fit firmly in the realm of medicine are environmental health, nutrition, disease prevention, and public health. These matters can be investigated at length, and can assist in measuring well-being.