well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Insurers, in their effort to control costs, have prioritized short-term denials over long-term value and positive health outcomes, undermining their own credibility while failing to promote their own customers’ well-being.
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Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
While 91% of participants improved their scores in at least one category, 71% reported better mental health after the break, compared to before, and 73% reported better subjective well-being.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
Nearly 250 people connected with the village’s history and well-being have been inducted since village founder Philip Klutznick was inducted in 1989.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Lead a healthy life A healthy lifestyle—one that includes balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and daily exercise—is a key building block for well-being, says Hopkins.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
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Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
While 91% of participants improved their scores in at least one category, 71% reported better mental health after the break, compared to before, and 73% reported better subjective well-being.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
Nearly 250 people connected with the village’s history and well-being have been inducted since village founder Philip Klutznick was inducted in 1989.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Lead a healthy life A healthy lifestyle—one that includes balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and daily exercise—is a key building block for well-being, says Hopkins.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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