We all know that health is wealth but we seldom remember to apply this truth in our fast paced lives. Write an article in about 100-150 words highlighting the importance of healthy body and healthy
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A Healthy Mind in A Healthy Body
The Romans had a proverb, `mens sana in corpore sano,’ meaning ‘A healthy mind in a healthy body’. Research shows that the Romans were really on to something. While it is known for a long time that exercise can protect general health and well being, it now seems that exercise may help to preserve brain health also. For example, fitness levels have been associated with maintenance of brain function in age while physical activity has been linked with a reduced risk of development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Exercise is emerging as a possible means to maintain or ” improve brain health throughout life.
However, many things that happen in life can disrupt emotional health and lead to a strong feeling of sadness, stress or anxiety. “Good” changes can be just as stressful as “bad” changes. The body responds to the emotions i.e. the way people think, feel and act. This is often called the “mind/body connection.” Under stressed, anxious or upset conditions, the body tries to indicate that something isn’t right. For example, high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer might develop after a particularly stressful event, such as the death of a loved one. Some other physical signs of emotional health being out of balance are change in appetite, constipation or diarrhea, extreme tiredness, general aches and pains, headaches, high blood pressure, and insomnia.
It is only now that modern medicine is starting to recognize the link between the body and the mind. There are many cases to highlight the state of people who have cured themselves of life threatening illnesses through positive mental attitude and releasing their emotional issues. Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. It would not be wrong to say that ‘it is all in our minds’.
The best brush to use is laughter: “It puts roses in your cheeks and in your soul. “He who laughs, lasts.”