People & Culture
IS YOUR HEALTH THE NEW WEALTH? Dr. Damien NG, Next Generation Research Analyst at Swiss Wealth Manager, Julius Baer talks about the importance of investing in your health and well-being.
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ringing together physical and mental well-being
Our personal well-being is closely intertwined with the state of our health. For this reason, sages of the ancient world have long taught about the importance of the art of living a balanced lifestyle that combines fitness and health with emotional well-being and relationships. Despite the passing of time since such knowledge was discovered, healthy living remains as relevant as ever for the present-day world. Due to the increasing demands of the modern way of life, however, chronic diseases and other health conditions have been on the rise.
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Gulf Insider December 2021
An increase in office-work environments and the frequent use of smartphones and computers, add to the growing prevalence of inactivity, not helped by the easy availability of processed foods rich in sugar, salt, saturated fats, and calories, while more stress and anxiety arising from the frantic rush of everyday life, ultimately takes its toll on our mental well-being. “More people are turning to healthier lifestyles to keep their immune systems strong.” Indeed, physical and mental wellbeing constitute two important components of overall health. Not only can individuals be debilitated
by chronic physical conditions, such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity due to unhealthy diets and the lack of movement, mental health issues that may be either related to the COVID-19 pandemic or other general considerations can also affect them. Therefore, COVID-19 has prompted a growing number of people to turn to healthier lifestyle habits to keep their immune systems strong while boosting their psychological morale during these extraordinary times. The consequence of people living better and happier will inevitably have profound implications for our society and economy.
