wellness
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort.
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an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wellness
First recorded in 1650–60, for an earlier sense; introduced in 1957 by U.S. biostatistician Halbert L. Dunn, M.D. (1896–1975), for the current senses; well 1 (in the sense “in good health”) + -ness
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Example Sentences
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It's similar to forest bathing, which emerged in Japan in the 1980s and has now become part of a range of astrotourism and wellness practices.
From BBC
Bone density—or a lack thereof—is the new big thing in perimenopausal and menopausal wellness.
To try to make some sense out of all these wellness tips, she spoke to a doctor about what women should know about bone health.
Ms. Means, who founded a “wellness” business, doesn’t seem qualified for that role.
For many, the interest has more to do with wellness than politics.
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