Physical Health

Why Physical Health Is Important

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Organs are structures comprised of different cells and tissues in our bodies. Each organ has its own unique function, and each organ cooperates with other organs to maintain a person’s health. They are crucial to everyone. So, I hope you can have a healthy body.

Vitamins are substances that our human bodies need to develop and function properly. There are 13 essential vitamins. Each of the vitamins have their own unique contributions to the body. These vitamins are cooperating with others to maintain the human’s health and functions.
Diet is the sum of food that is eaten by a person. Your diet is very important when it comes to physical health. A proper diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many diseases. Knowing what nutrients are in your food is important when trying to create a healthy diet.
Fitness is the combination of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body compositon, cardiorespiratory endurance and mental acuity.

Research Physical Health

A healthy body allows us to fully enjoy the activities that we love. Explore our free resources to learn about positive ways to maintain a healthy physique.

Organs of the Body
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Activities

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Autonomic Nervous System 

“The autonomic nervous system regulates certain body processes, such as blood pressure and the rate of breathing. This system works automatically (autonomously), without a person’s conscious effort.” Merck Manual, Consumer Version

Mental Health

A strong mind is half the fight to achieving a truly healthy body. As you train your muscles and organs, maintaining a healthy emotional state and mentality is just as important. Explore our Mental Health pages to learn about developing healthy minds.

*This site content is provided for informational purposes only and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have medical questions and/or concerns, please contact a medical professional.