Health is not merely a biological condition, but a complex dimension that permeates the entire human experience. It concerns the body, the mind, relationships, the environment, and the material conditions in which people live and work. It is not simply the absence of illness, but a dynamic balance between physical and psychological well-being, access to healthcare, quality of time, economic security, and the ability to participate in social life.
This balance is never fixed once and for all, nor does it depend solely on individual choices. Health is deeply shaped by social, cultural, and economic factors; it is therefore also a matter of justice and inclusion. Today, the concept of health is confronted with new tensions and transformations. On the one hand, there is growing attention to prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles; on the other, vulnerabilities linked to stress, burnout, and loneliness are becoming increasingly widespread. Digital technologies, production models, and social changes continuously redefine the boundary between well-being and ill-being, between performance and rest.
In this issue, we explore health in its collective dimensions and ask how we can build healthier and more inclusive environments, where well-being is not a privilege, but a shared and widely accessible possibility.