A healthy lifestyle is purposeful human behavior leading to the goal of well-being, both physical and spiritual well-being. The main principles of a healthy lifestyle include a balanced diet, regular physical activity, effective stress management, adequate sleep and relaxation. A healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves general well-being and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Healthy lifestyle practices such as physical activity, a balanced diet, and regular rest can help not only maintain good physical health, but are equally essential for good emotional health. Sport is one of the most effective means of strengthening emotional health, because exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, the so-called happy hormones, which provide a good mood and a feeling of happiness. Regular rest and stress reduction techniques such as meditation or psychotherapy can also help maintain good emotional health.
