Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being free from sickness or disease.Healthy diets and regular, adequate physical activity are major factors in the promotion and maintenance of good health throughout the entire life course.

There are four general determinants of health including human biology, environment, lifestyle, and healthcare services. Thus, health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society.

Lifestyle behaviors are the key ingredients to health. One behavior that is of particular importance is that of prevention through regular health screening. Getting regular check ups, preventive screening tests, and immunizations are among the most important things one can do for oneself.

Yet when it comes to research on nutrition and health, media reports are often responsible for much of the frustration the public feels toward the public health community. With their emphasis on short, “newsworthy” pieces, the media often only report the results of single studies, and many stories are chosen simply because the results run contrary to current health recommendations.