The importance of good health has been promoted for centuries. That’s why there are so many sayings about health in all languages. Here are just a few examples: ‘Cure by food is better than cure by medicine’ (Chinese proverb), ‘A man with a cough can’t conceal himself’ (African proverb), and ‘One day in perfect health is much’ (Arabic proverb). In English, there are many wise health proverbs too. Let’s learn some of them and, most importantly, try to remember their wisdom in our everyday lives and apply these simple rules.