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Health

n.resilient, calmprofessional

What it means

The condition in which a person, community, or living system can function and thrive.

Reach for it when talking about well-being as more than the absence of obvious illness

Secure housing made a measurable difference to the children's health.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    fitness

    physical capacity for activity is the central measure

    not when A fit person may still have significant health needs unrelated to exercise.

  • everyday

    wellness

    positive habits and self-care are the intended frame

    not when Wellness is often commercialized and can sound vague in clinical discussion.

  • warm

    vitality

    energy and liveliness are the visible signs to praise

    not when Vitality captures vigor, not quiet health or stable management of illness.

  • professional

    well-being

    physical, mental, and social welfare belong together

    not when Well-being is broad and may include happiness or prosperity beyond health.

  • formal

    soundness

    reliable condition and freedom from defect matter

    not when Mechanical overtones make soundness awkward for several aspects of human well-being.

  • formal

    welfare

    conditions that protect a population's basic well-being are at issue

    not when Welfare concerns circumstances and support, not health alone.

Said against

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  • illness
  • disease
  • infirmity

It naturally appears in

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  • good health

    Regular movement and companionship helped her remain in good health.

  • public health

    The clean-water project became a lasting public health success.

  • mental health

    Flexible hours gave staff more room to protect their mental health.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.