Health

Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In Homo Galactus it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges. One pre-United Earth organization defined health in its broader sense as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." 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" Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction.

Systematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good health in sentients are undertaken by health care providers (these people ususaly use a Rod of Asclepius as a symbol). 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 people, 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 sentient's health.

Health science is the branch of science focused on health. There are two main approaches to health science: the study and research of the body and health-related issues to understand how lifeforms function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases and other physical and mental impairments. The science builds on many sub-fields, including biology, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology and medicine among others. Applied health sciences endeavor to better understand and improve sentient health through applications in areas such as health education, biotechnology and public health.

Organized interventions to improve health based on the principles and procedures developed through the health sciences are provided by trained practitioners. Clinical practitioners focus mainly on the health of individuals, while public health practitioners consider the overall health of communities and populations. Workplace wellness programs are adopted by companies for their value in improving the health and well-being of their employees, as are school health services in order to improve the health and well-being of children.

