Health is value
Human health, by definition of World Health Organization, is a state of full physical, mental and social wellbeing, not only absence of diseases and physical defects.
Professor of KSMU, Doctor of Medical Sciences Olga Radchenko told about the impact of lifestyle on human health.
What is the key factor of keeping human health?
According to World Health Organization, the greatest influence on human health has the way of life, not the system of Health or environment.
How does healthy lifestyle affect human mental state?
Adherence to healthy lifestyle will certainly have a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional sphere of any person. In addition to the rules of healthy lifestyle, which are well known to everyone: giving up bad habits, proper nutrition, physical activity, weight control, daily routine, medical activity (annual preventive medical examinations), another point has been added such as “learn to avoid stressful situations”, which means learn to relax, do not fall into negative emotions and discouragement, spend more time in nature, meet with friends, share your experiences with close people and attend cultural events.
Is there a certain age when it is too late to stick to a healthy lifestyle?
It is not too late at any age, but it is needed to start right now. No doubt, the effect of lifestyle modification at 65 may not be as stunning as at 30, but well-being and mood will improve, energy will increase, and the risks of development of chronic diseases will decrease. However, it should be remembered that the principles of healthy lifestyle apply primarily to healthy people, but for people with chronic diseases, the components of healthy lifestyle should be modified to suit their capabilities.
What prevents people from following a healthy lifestyle?
There are several reasons for this: the difficulty of overcoming family habits, a person's dependence on someone, simple laziness, lack of motivation. Healthy lifestyle is not a simple row of useful habits, but also a life position, a philosophy. It is necessary to realize that health is a VALUE, and in order to save it, it is necessary to make healthy lifestyle the life position of each of us.