The art is long, life is short
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It is changes that are chiefly responsible for diseases, especially the greatest changes, the violent alterations both in the seasons and in other things. (:)...regimen and temperature, and one period of life to another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Changes in environment and lifestyle can lead to diseases.
Hippocrates emphasizes that significant changes, particularly those that are abrupt or extreme, can disrupt the body's balance and contribute to various health issues. This perspective underscores the importance of understanding how both natural and lifestyle alterations impact our well-being.
Themes
HealthChangesDiseaseEnvironmentLifestyle
In practice
Example use cases
In a public health seminar discussing the impact of climate change on human health.
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