Combined Science GCSE
Interaction of body and mind
What Interaction of body and mind means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Interaction of body and mind
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The two aspects influence each other, so a physical illness can worsen mental health and poor mental health can affect physical health.
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- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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