Learn how nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, and healthy environments shape lifelong health and wellbeing.
Healthy living is much more than individual lifestyle choices. Nutrition, physical activity, mental wellbeing, healthy environments, and access to healthcare differ greatly across communities and countries. These differences influence health inequalities, chronic diseases, life expectancy, and sustainable development around the world. Understanding healthy living helps us think not only about our own health, but also about how healthier communities can contribute to a healthier world.
Healthy living is about everyday choices that shape your body, mind, and community health.
Most chronic diseases are preventable. Understanding healthy living empowers young people to improve their own wellbeing and influence healthier communities.
Describe a health problem and design your solution.
Problem: What is the issue?
Why it matters: Who is affected?
Your idea: What solution do you propose?
Impact: How will it improve health?
Apply your learning in the Global Health Big Data Challenge by exploring real-world health datasets.
Enter GHBDC✔ What are key components of healthy living?
✔ Why is sleep important for health?
✔ How can communities promote wellbeing?