What exactly is a healthy lifestyle?
“We are not superheroes. We are constantly fed images of the perfect spouse, parent, employee and human being. This relentless pressure to perform and stay on top of everything can prove detrimental to our overall health. What does it mean to live a healthy lifestyle? The common misconception of leading a healthy lifestyle is that it simply consists of eating well and exercising. While these are two important components, they are not the sole definition of a healthy lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, “Health is not only the absence of infirmity and disease but also the state of physical, mental and social well-being.” Of course there are different ways to describe a healthy lifestyle. But for the most part it means living life in a way that helps you to be both physically and emotionally healthy. The Center for Reintegration puts it simply: many things go into creating a healthy lifestyle; the main ones include positive relationships, appropriate exercise, proper nu
