Studs Terkel Quotes

Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for one's physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances.

The arrival of a good clown exercises a more beneficial influence upon the health of a town than of twenty asses laden with drugs.

Researchers consistently find that most older volunteers, when compared to older nonvolunteers, have fewer functional and physical impairments, overall better health, higher life satisfaction and less depression. In addition, they attend religious services more frequently and belong to more social organizations.

One of the most obvious ways dogs can improve our physical and mental health is via daily walks.

Man needs difficulties. They are necessary for health.

We have to get up, and we have to move our bodies. We need to move! There is no way to be healthy or happy - no way - without having some kind of exercise regimen.

What matters is the well-being of the people.

Making fitness a priority will energize you, make you look and feel better, and help diffuse stress.

I give a portion of my time to helping others. It is good for my own health.

Research has shown that a simple act of kindness directed toward another improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates the production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness. Kindness extended, received or observed beneficially impacts the physical health and feelings of everyone involved.

Music is important for one's health.

A healthy man, indeed, is the complement of the seasons, and in winter, summer is in his heart.

The simple truth is that happy people generally don't get sick

A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.

Strength and weakness of mind are misnomers; they are really nothing but the good or bad health of our bodily organs.

Every one knows that insufficient rest and gorging are not good for anyone, either physically or mentally.

The emphasis is on community, on participating in more and more programs and events, on meeting more and more people. It’s a constant tension for many introverts that they’re not living that out. And in a religious world, there’s more at stake when you feel that tension. It doesn’t feel like ‘I’m not doing as well as I’d like.’ It feels like ‘God isn’t pleased with me.’

Everyone should try no gluten for a week! The change in your skin, physical and mental health is amazing. You won't go back!

Laughter is by definition healthy.

A little health now and again is the ailing person's best remedy.

Justice is the loveliest and health is the best. but the sweetest to obtain is the heart's desire.

Pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body.

The power of a positive self-image plays a vital role in experiencing perfect health.

Wisdom is the mind what health is to the body.

Happiness gives us the energy which is the basis of health.