Physical Activity and Health Promotion

Abstract

The need to stay healthy in order to cope with the demands of life has ever been recognized by man right from the primitive times. While some of our fore fathers indulged in health-protecting behaviours, others engaged in behaviours that affected their health negatively. These situations have persisted till this modern period despite the advantage of civilization and modern technology. Many people still fail to avail themselves of the opportunities of the available modern health resources but instead engage in health-compromising behaviours. The benefits of healthy cannot be overemphasized. Improvement in physical fitness, reduction in both communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), enhanced quality of life and improved longevity are some of the benefits of healthy living. There is no better way to express the importance of good health than reminiscing about the ancient adage “Health is Wealth”. Being free from illness and disability, and being sound in the body is worth or even more than any material possession. Therefore, the greatest wealth is health, because if you lose your health, you lose everything, including your happiness, peace of mind, career, and even your wealth. Therefore, we need to take full control and improve our health.