Physical health as the basis of a long and active human life

Health is the most important need of a person, determining his ability to work and ensuring the harmonious development of the individual. It is the most important prerequisite for the knowledge of the surrounding world, for self-affirmation and happiness of a person. An active long life is an important component of the human factor. A person's life depends on the state of health of the body and the extent of the use of its psychophysiological potential. Physical health is a natural state due to the normal functioning of all its organs and systems; it is not only the absence of diseases, but also a certain level of physical fitness and functional state of the body. In this paper, the authors consider all the components of physical health of a person, identify practical recommendations for maintaining health in order to prolong life.