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1. The state of being hale, sound, or whole, in body, mind, or soul; especially, the state of being free from physical disease or pain. There is no health in us. (book of Common Prayer) Though health may be enjoyed without gratitude, it can not be sported with without loss, or regained by courage. (Buckminster)

2. A wish of health and happiness, as in pledging a person in a toast. Come, love and health to all. Bill of health. See Bill. Health lift, a machine for exercise, so arranged that a person lifts an increasing weight, or moves a spring of increasing tension, in such a manner that most of the muscles of the body are brought into gradual action; also called lifting machine. Health officer, one charged with the enforcement of the sanitary laws of a port or other place. To drink a health. See drink.

Origin: oe. Helthe, as. Hlp, fr. Hal hale, sound, whole. See whole.


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Exercise is important for overall health and particularly for the cardiovascular system.According to recent research,swimming works your whole body, improving cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength,endurance, posture and flexibility,all ...

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Certain toxins are capable of blocking the Ach receptors within a motor end plate. Explain the health consequences of a heavy exposure to this type of toxin

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Re: water problem work sheet

I have this same problem and I know the definition, but I don't understand this. I feel like I'm almost there, but not quite. Problem: Health department workers recently tested a small pond at the back of a housing development and found it to have an extremely high level of coliforms. A stream ...

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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

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