foster wellness

[ˈfɔːstər ˈwɛlnəs]
verb phrase
promover o bem-estar
1. to encourage, promote, and support the development of physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being
The company implemented a new program to foster wellness among its employees.
A empresa implementou um novo programa para promover o bem-estar entre seus funcionários.
2. to create conditions and initiatives that help people achieve better health outcomes
Yoga classes and meditation sessions foster wellness in the workplace.
Aulas de ioga e sessões de meditação promovem o bem-estar no local de trabalho.
3. to nurture and cultivate a state of good health and optimal functioning
Good nutrition and exercise foster wellness throughout life.
Uma boa nutrição e exercício promovem o bem-estar ao longo da vida.
The phrase 'foster wellness' has become increasingly prevalent in corporate and public health contexts in both the USA and Brazil since the 2010s. In Brazil, wellness initiatives (programas de bem-estar) are becoming more common in large companies and health institutions, reflecting growing awareness of mental and physical health. In the USA, the wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar sector, and 'fostering wellness' is a standard corporate responsibility practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
promote wellnesssupport healthencourage well-beingadvance healthcultivate wellness
Antonyms / Antônimos
hinder wellnessundermine healthneglect well-beingcompromise health

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promover o bem-estar
most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fomentar o bem-estar
alternative formal term used in business and health contexts
São Paulo
promover a saúde e o bem-estar
expanded phrase emphasizing both health and wellness in corporate settings
Portugal
promover o bem-estar
same as Brazilian Portuguese; increasingly common in European wellness discourse

Related Words

wellness programhealth promotionwell-beingholistic healthpreventive carelifestyle medicine

Related Idioms & Phrases

take care of oneself
look after one's health
prioritize self-care
invest in wellness
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