Four Ways to Stay Well
She stays well—Emmaus High School student Ellen Yackanicz keeps organized to handle stress and chooses nutritious lunches to stay in shape.
"When people think of wellness, they usually think it’s the opposite of being sick,” says family medicine physician Mark Wendling, M.D., with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Wellness actually is much more comprehensive than that. You can stay well by focusing on four areas:
Emotional balance—Keep stress in check and maintain a well-rounded life.
Social connections—People who nurture existing relationships and seek out new ones are physically and emotionally healthier, especially the elderly.
Intellectual challenge—Actively pursuing your interests and passions keeps your brain nimble and enriches your life.
Spirituality—It goes beyond formal religion and includes things like volunteering in your community or sharing your love of nature with your grandchildren.
This page last updated 4/16/10 12:14 AM
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