Health And Well-Being: A Universal Remedy To Long Life
Ezevunwo Obinachi Wori Ph.D
Department Of Psychology, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Sam Aleruchi Egbuchu Ph.D
Department Of Psychology, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Keywords: Health, Wellbeing, Universal remedy to long life
Abstract
The study x-rayed on what health and well-being is all about. That is the concepts of health and wellbeing. It looked at the components of health, which includes: mental, physical, emotional, social and environmental health. Also, the study examined the components of well-being to be: physical, economic, emotional, social, life satisfaction, developmental and psychological well-being. Furthermore, it looked at factor that promotes good health. The reason why health and well-being are remedy to long life, were identified, which includes: prepare your body for long life by exercising, be proactive about identifying and treating health problems, avoid high risk behaviour, avoid toxic substances, avoid excessive alcohol intake, quit smoking and using nicotine product, protect your psychological well-being by maintain close social relationships, stay resilient by sleeping enough, stay excited about life through hobbies, and cultivate happiness. Also, Carol Ryff’s Psychological model of well-being with six strategies was used to support the study. It was recommended that further researcher should endeavour to carry out an empirical study on health and wellbeing; its importance for national development. Book writers and course developers should incorporate health and well-being into psychology curriculum. Government should enact a law that will make it imperative for the indigents and the lower cadre in our society-Nigeria, to have free and compulsory access to health care services, since they are the most vulnerable to health challenges.