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Question asked by Sagarika Bandyopadhyay 210 days ago

Are Wellness and well-being synonymous?

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Answered by Karin Singleton 210 days ago
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Hello Sagarika,

they are very close in definition. See what the Webster dictionary has to say:

Definition of WELL-BEING : the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous

Definition of WELLNESS: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal

Wellness, however, is a little narrower because it usually refers to health. When I say to somebody that I have a sense of well-being, I am describing mainly emotional factors which can include peacefulness, happiness and a sense of being one with the universe.

Thanks for asking and stretching my mind to reflect on your question.

Karin Singleton
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 209 days ago
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I would say no.

However, I would need to see the context in which it is being used.
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Answered by Natalie Smith 209 days ago
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Hello Sagarika,

Thank you, also. We hear people say "health and wellness" when referring to programs of improving their health. The terms are not synonymous, as Karin defines for us.
Take care... of your wellness and well-being.
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Answered by LaRue Cook 209 days ago
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I would say that they may not be the exact same thing but that they do imply the same thing. To me, both indicate a 'well state," or being well.

LaRue, CSCS
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Answered by Harris Sophocleous 209 days ago
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Just like the ancient Greeks and Romans used to say: "A healthy mind in a healthy body".
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Answered by Bryant Seton 208 days ago
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Same thing for different things. In my opinion- sounds like both have good connotations for both your mind or body.
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Answered by Susan D'Alonzo 208 days ago
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I have always equated well being as a whole ness term, I think of wellness as a being term
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Answered by Julie DeEsch-Kaminski 206 days ago
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Wellness and Well-being are both constructs. Constructs are made up of elements that influence each other - much like weather.

Well being Construct Check out
http://www.juliekaminski.com/About-Julie/What-is-Happy.aspx
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http://www.juliekaminski.com/About-Julie/What-is-Happy.aspx for wellness construct
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