How true is this statement: health is wealth?
By Suminundu
@Suminundu (192)
Malaysia
July 3, 2010 1:35am CST
I often hear people say "health is wealth' especially when they come to value life. As for me I have become more conscious of taking care of my health especially the food that I eat but I fail to discipline myself from my bad eating habit. In what ways that health can become our wealth? Have you been serious about taking care of your health?
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16 responses
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
3 Jul 10
I used to be very health conscious because I needed that to run my sports-filled life. But when a knee injury got me down I wondered why. I'm back on my feet again now but not as I used to. But it's still great.
@derek_a (10873)
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4 Jul 10
Heaalth is a wealth of good health, I would say. Monetary wealth has little to do with it. There are some very wealthy people with poor health and there are some very poor people with excellent health. So I would explain it further saying that good health can be viewed as a wealth of vitality and energy.. _Derek
@ydb777 (36)
• United States
4 Jul 10
I believe this statement is very much true. I have become very health conscious lately myself. I have two small boys and want to be around to see them grow up. I also believe that money problems can cause health problems. Sometimes when you worry it causes you to eat or not eat. When your money is right your health is right.
@funkeyguhl (1743)
• Philippines
5 Jul 10
It is true that health is wealth.
If we do not take care or watch what we eat or how we treat our body, we will suffer when we grow old.
I try to do the same also - eat right but of course there are times when I still eat junk food which I call 'small treats'.
@digidogo (444)
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
I like to agree on health is wealth. If you take good care of your health, you wont be spending too much on doctors, hospitals and medicines. I have plans to be serious on taking care of my health but the routine is just not familiar to me so i fail to always. Then again, we always need to learn from our mistakes...which means once we get a sickness of some kind, then will we ever start to do things the way they should be done.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 10
Priority should be given to our health to enable us to create wealth. With a healthy body we can work comfortably to earn the wealth and at the same time enjoy our wealth by probably going around the world when we are still strong and healthy. I have started to be more conscious of what I eat. I am more generous on fruits and vegetables now considering that obesity is a great fan of aging bodies.
@alabella (91)
• Poland
3 Jul 10
Now I am ill, I have nearly 39 degrees C and I find it hard to face any difficult tasks, even cook dinner, nor do some shopping. When one is healthy, he/she does not even notice that such simple duties may be a problem :)
But there are people who need special care on daily basis, so we can say they are wealthy when they receive care from their family and friends. People are wealthy not only when they have full wallets but also when they have faithful friends around and supportive family. It counts more than money...
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
3 Jul 10
I certainly believe that health is definitely wealth in fact without it there would be no point in any material affluence. I gave up smoking sixteen years ago with that thought in mind and, although my diet could so with some improvement every now and again I like to think that health is my top priority so I can still be here in years to come and see my daughter grow up and grow old with my husband. Health is everything for sure...
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
i think health is one of our assets that we can have. Without good health you cannot do anything fruitful.
@picjim (3002)
• India
3 Jul 10
One says health is wealth.As despite having everything one can't live life properly or enjoy what life offers us without good health.We have to make a resolve that we shall eat healthy and nutritious food.We should reward ourselves once in a while if we follow a good diet as that will be the incentive.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
For me it is very important that health is wealth because if you gone and your very rich it is useless for you.
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
3 Jul 10
Yes,health is wealth.This is true.Although you have much money,you have bad health,you can not enjoy your money comfortable.Maybe you have no chance to enjoy your money when your health is very bad.Although you have much money,you can not buy the health.So health is wealth.
@meeandnotyou (2548)
• United States
3 Jul 10
With me being Diabetic I have to take care of my health or else i can loose my sight, a leg, etc..
Health is wealth as you are unable to work if you are not health and a disability stipent is not wealthy at all.
Health is wealth as if you are not healthy you cannot experience the wealth of experiences that life has to offer
Health is Wealth as if your health is bad you are in POOR HEALTH!! LOL!!
Have a great day!!
@edwardjoy2000 (2387)
• United Arab Emirates
3 Jul 10
yes, Health is Wealth. You gain everything but, all the happiness, all the money but you dont have health then whats the point. I do believe in health is wealth. I have also stopped smoking and drinking to protect health. I have also started exercising to maintain health.