health and wellness
3 synonyms for health and wellness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The broad field concerned with keeping the body and mind in good condition, covering fitness, diet, sleep, mental health and preventive care rather than the treatment of disease alone.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
wellbeing
healthcare and wellbeing
How to use health and wellness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
health and wellness industry
health and wellness programme
health and wellness benefits
health and wellness coach
Neutral to corporate. Very common in HR, retail and media, where it functions almost as a single fixed label for a market sector.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between health and wellness?
Health is the actual condition of your body and mind, which can be measured and diagnosed. Wellness is the active pursuit of feeling well — the habits, choices and balance you maintain. You can be free of illness and still not feel well, which is why the two words are paired.
Is health and wellness singular or plural?
It takes a singular verb when it names the field or category, as in Health and wellness is a growing industry. Treat it as one subject rather than two.
