A healthy life style could be described as living a life with physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of diseases and deformities. A healthy lifestyle is a must for each and every individual in order to live happily.
The importance of leading a healthy lifestyle are many. Leading a life without diseases will make one’s mind peaceful. Moreover, it brings about economic benefits as well. If one lives without being affected by diseases, there will be no expenses for hospitals and clinics. Hence, living a healthy lifestyle will bring countless benefits for one.
There are many factors which affect a healthy life. The first one is adequate sleep and rest. A person should have six to eight hours of rest a day. Not taking proper rest will result in various types of illnesses. Another factor which affects a healthy life is the non maintenance of a proper BMI (Body Mass Index). The food consumed is also another important factor that affects a healthy life. Nutrition is very important to live healthily. One should understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle in order to live a happy life and a healthy future.
Samaa Shazuli , Grade 11,Ilma International Girls’ School ,Colombo.