Life's Essential 8 | Community Health

The American Heart Association has introduced the concept of Life's Essential 8, which includes eight key components for optimal health: a healthy diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, stress management, social connections, access to healthcare, and a healthy weight. This concept builds upon the existing knowledge of essential amino acids, which are crucial for human health. Essential amino acids, such as valine, isoleucine, and leucine, cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through the diet.