• Question: how closely connected are physical health and mental health?

    Asked by take22fee on 9 Aug 2025.
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      Justa Mwangi answered on 9 Aug 2025:


      Physical and mental health are deeply intertwined, forming a bidirectional relationship where each significantly impacts the other. Good physical health can improve mental well-being, and conversely, positive mental health can contribute to better physical health outcomes. Factors like chronic illness, lifestyle choices, and stress can influence both physical and mental states, highlighting the importance of addressing both for overall well-being.

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      Vanessa Onyonyi answered on 12 Aug 2025: last edited 12 Aug 2025 11:19 am


      Physical and mental health are not mutually exclusive from each other. Your mental health will affect your physical health and vice versa. Physical health also goes beyond being fit and is more related the health of your body.

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