Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans, it is the
general condition of a person's mind and body, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or
pain (as in "good health" or "healthy").[1] The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health
in its broader sense in 1946 as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."[2][3] Although this definition has been subject to
controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use
of the word "complete," it remains the most enduring.[4][5] Other definitions have been proposed,
among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction. [6][7]
Classification systems such as the WHO Family of International Classifications, including the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the International
Classification of Diseases (ICD), are commonly used to define and measure the components of
health.
Systematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good health in humans are
undertaken by health care providers. Applications with regard to animal health are covered by
the veterinary sciences. The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of
non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of
healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care
interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the
health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social
conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown
that high levels of stress can affect your health.
Good Habit were a professional touring band mostly from Penarth in South Wales, active 1970–
1975.
They had one single "Find My Way Back Home" that was released by RCA and reviewed by
John Peel in Sounds.[1]
Some songs including "Ship of Gold" were recorded for Peel's sessions. For a while the band
wore green monastic habits on stage. Live favorites included Danger Zone and King of the
Mountain, final numbers would be Keep on Moving and Chicken Shack Stomp/ Hey Bo
Diddley. Good Habit toured with many well-known artists over the years, including Thin Lizzy,
Gong, The Velvet Underground, Funkadelic, UFO, Focus,[2] Rory Gallagher, The Who, Genesis,
and others.[citation needed] Good Habit also played iconic music festivals, the 1972 Reading festival,[2]
and the first Glastonbury festival.[citation needed]
Environmental protection
Environmental protection is a practice of protecting the natural environment on individual,
organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the natural environment and
humans. Due to the pressures of population and technology, the biophysical environment is
being degraded, sometimes permanently. This has been recognized, and governments have begun
placing restraints on activities that cause environmental degradation. Since the 1960s, activity of
environmental movements has created awareness of the various environmental issues. There is
no agreement on the extent of the environmental impact of human activity, and protection
measures are occasionally criticized.
Academic institutions now offer courses, such as environmental studies, environmental
management and environmental engineering, that teach the history and methods of environment
protection. Protection of the environment is needed due to various human activities. Waste
production, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity (resulting from the introduction of invasive
species and species extinction) are some of the issues related to environmental protection.
Environmental protection is influenced by three interwoven factors: environmental legislation,
ethics and education. Each of these factors plays its part in influencing national-level
environmental decisions and personal-level environmental values and behaviors. For
environmental protection to become a reality, it is important for societies to develop each of
these areas that, together, will inform and drive environmental decisions.[1]
