Health: the Cornerstone for Quality of Life

 

Quality of life (QoL) is a broad concept, which can be measured in terms of living conditions, physical health, mental health, social relationships, level of independence, economic security, safety, or basic human rights.

Health-related quality of life (HRQL) focuses on the impact of health on a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life. HRQL has a focus on the effects of illness and is connected to an individual’s wellness status, which is the cornerstone of QoL. HRQL measures are multidimensional, profile instruments focusing on several aspects of daily functioning. Typically, HRQL measures evaluate four core domains: (1) disease state and physical symptoms, (2) functional status (e.g., performing daily activities), (3) psychological and emotional functioning, and (4) social functioning.

Life expectancy measures how long a person can expect to live, which has its significance in HRQL. At personal level, in fact, most people would agree it is more important to stay healthy than just alive. The secret to a happy life appears to be not measured by years lived, but by the quality of those years.

How do we live longer but maintain an active, healthy lifestyle free of chronic illness? Evidence-based studies indicate that longevity is based on two major factors, genetics and lifestyle choices. While genetics we can’t change, lifestyle is our choice. There were common themes that kept repeating across all research. For more details and learn habits linked to a long life. 

While everyone gets older, not everyone feels their age. For aging perception, feeling young and free of pain and physical limitations are associated with a wide variety of benefits for health and well-being. In many ways, life improves with age, even after came through the youthful years.

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