Health and Fitness

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Who doesn’t know good health is absolutely important in life? If I tell you I will give you a million dollars, give me your good health – will there be any takers?

Though all of us know good health is important, why is it that all of us lose this precious possession sometimes in life?

What affects our health?

There are various factors which may affect our health; some of them are as follows:

Personal Factors

A person’s health is in his own hands. We can stay healthy by following some simple rules.

We must eat a well balanced diet.

The food that we eat should be fresh and hygienic.

We should also maintain hygiene around us to avoid any infection.

We should not overwork ourselves and must take some rest.

We should exercise regularly.

Hereditary Factors

Sometimes people suffer from diseases which they have inherited from their parents. These diseases are passed on from parents to their children. A few examples of such diseases are diabetes, baldness and heart disease.

Environmental Factors

Environmental factors are the maintenance of community health. This can be achieved by the following ways-

-By providing safe cleaning water.

-Good sewage disposal system.

-Providing open and green spaces.

-Controlling environmental pollution.

-Preventing food adulteration.

Socio-cultural Factors

Apart from being physically fit, we need to be socially aware and well informed. Cleanliness of the body and its surroundings is a must for everyone’s health. To keep our body clean we should bathe regularly and clean our sense organs like our eyes, nose, ears, tongue and skin properly.

We should keep our surroundings also clean in order to avoid any infection, because dirty and unhealthy surroundings spread diseases. The garbage and dust should be disposed of properly and regularly. There should be no stagnant water as it may give shelter to mosquitoes and flies.

Food Hygiene

The food that we eat should be cooked in hygienic conditions.

Fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

All foods must be kept covered.

Vaccination

Vaccination plays an important role to keep us away from various diseases. It prepares our body to fight against diseases.

Regular Exercise

Regular exercise keeps our body fit and it also helps in relieving stress. It keeps our body system fit and improves the working of various organs and results in a better blood circulation.

Thus, by following these simple rules, we can enjoy a healthy and a happy life.