Health and Disease Basics
Health isn't just about avoiding illness - it's feeling amazing both physically and mentally. Think balanced diet, regular exercise, positive mental health, and making good lifestyle choices that set you up for success.
There are loads of different types of diseases you need to know about. Communicable diseases are the contagious ones caused by bacteria and viruses (like chicken pox or cholera) that spread from person to person. Non-communicable diseases like cancer or eczema can't be passed between people.
Chronic diseases stick around for ages (think arthritis), whilst congenital disorders like Down syndrome are present from birth. Degenerative diseases gradually break down your body's cells and tissues - Alzheimer's is a prime example.
Quick Tip: Remember that diseases can be triggered by loads of factors including food, weight, exercise, sleep, stress, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, your genes, age, gender, and environment!
