In this episode I look at the true essence of health.We live a world that is increasingly confusing in terms of health messaging and priorities given the amount of inequality in the world.I take a look at some basics of what is important to us in our lives which people may not consider important for health but not only nourish us as humans but are important to both our short and long term health.Links:Self-esteem and the brain: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2017/oct/self-esteem-mapped-human-brainHugs (they really are good for us): https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefitsQuality of Life scoring: https://positivepsychology.com/quality-of-life-questionnaires-assessmentsWeightless by Marconi Union (the most relaxing tune in the world?): https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=weightless+by+marconi+union&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Social connectedness (what we know): https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htmEating together (like my taxi driver): https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/7-benefits-of-eating-together-as-a-familySalutogenesis: https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/salutogenesis-introductionCome and say Hi to me in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-ayan-panja-the-health-fix-tickets-753931006937Pre-order THE HEALTH FIX paperback version now (thank you for your support): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=monarch_sidesheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.