wellness

noun well·ness \ ˈwel-nəs \

Definition of wellness

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

lifestyles that promote wellness

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Examples of wellness in a Sentence

Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program

Recent Examples of wellness from the Web

In Atlanta, Dr. Ava Bell-Taylor said her wellness and aesthetics center, the Taylor Medical Group, sees dozens of patients a day for glutathione skin lightening.

— aneri pattani, New York Times, "A New Skin Lightening Procedure Is Short on Evidence," 28 Aug. 2017
Koopman said companies can use health and wellness programs to stress healthy eating, ways to improve sleep or stress management.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Auburn study: Workplace stress related to diet, sleep," 3 Aug. 2017
Their unwavering commitment to student health and wellness is both vital and reassuring.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "Andover Sex Abuse Report Includes a Teacher Also Named By Choate," 1 Aug. 2017
The purpose of the program is to support the holistic wellness of patients and families.

— lisa deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Helping her patients heal with music," 15 July 2017
Cruz would change basic requirements that Obama’s law imposed on individual plans, including standard benefits such as pregnancy, maternity and newborn care; wellness visits and mental health treatment.

— ricardo alonso-zaldivar, The Seattle Times, "New GOP health care bill will determine winners, losers," 14 July 2017
Beginning his career as an exercise physiologist in corporate wellness and cardiac rehabilitation, Savage moved into occupational health almost 20 years ago and has worked for several occupational health providers in Northwest Indiana.

— Post-Tribune, "Marram Health Center welcomes physician," 13 July 2017
Club LA’s gym and wellness facilities, outdoor pool, recording studio, screening room, and live performance space.

— lisa beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "Here’s a First Look at h.Club LA, the Private Social Club Coming to Hollywood and Vine," 12 July 2017
Customers who need a little guidance can also work with Protein Fit nutritionists for a custom meal plan for weight loss, enhanced sports performance or overall improved health and wellness.

— star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "New downtown gems, shrimp food truck, canned wines top July’s DFW restaurant news menu," 5 July 2017

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