Health is wealth is no mere ornament for essays and speeches, but a hard truth that silently influences the value and meaning of our existence. All that we dream of and accomplish relies upon the power of our body as well as the tranquility of our mind. However, the rapidly progressing pace of the world makes individuals neglect health for the sake of money, success, and recognition that “health can be regained later.” This is a reality that time and experience illustrate is actually not the truth, as in a weakened state of health, nothing else matters. It is not hard-hitting actions that bring about good health but some minute actions that can be taken every day, which seem to be no less than mere routine activities but bring about a profound effect as a whole.

From the broader perspective of public health, it is evident that most modern illnesses do not strike all of a sudden. Observations in world health indicate that diabetes, high blood pressure, heart ailments, obesity, and stress-related disorders result from accumulating unhealthy lifestyle habits throughout life. Poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, abnormal sleep patterns, chronic stress, and ignorance of health and hygiene silently destroy the body for many years before diseases become manifest. This fact brings out one thing: health is not built in hospitals but during life, and prevention is far, far better than treatment.

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