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Health is about how you feel in your body and mind.
Health is important because it helps you feel good about yourself.
You can keep healthy by:
- eating good food
- exercising
- taking any medicines you need
- seeing the right person if you feel unwell.
These people can help you stay healthy:
- Doctors can give you advice and medicine if you are sick or you have hurt yourself.
- NHS Direct can talk to you on the telephone if you are feeling unwell.
- Dentists can help you look after your gums and teeth.
- Opticians can check your eyes.
- Chemists can give advice about minor illnesses.
- Counsellors can listen to your problems.
If you feel ill you should talk to someone. They will help you decide what to do next.
Links to:
Direct Gov - health and support.
External link: www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/HealthAndSupport/
Need2Know - physical, mental, sexual and emotional health.
External link: www.need2know.co.uk/health
One For Us - health (easy read).
External link: wwww.oneforus.com/Health.25.0.html