Health & Feelings

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symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

a sign of an illness or problem

A cough can be a symptom of a cold.

signindicationwarning
verb

recover

/rɪˈkʌvər/

to become healthy again

She recovered quickly after the illness.

healimproveget better
adjective

anxious

/ˈæŋkʃəs/

worried or nervous

He felt anxious before the interview.

worriednervousuneasy
adjective

relieved

/rɪˈliːvd/

happy because something bad did not happen

I was relieved when the exam ended.

comfortedcalmreassured
adjective

balanced

/ˈbælənst/

including the right amounts of different things

A balanced diet supports long-term health.

healthyevenstable
adjective

dizzy

/ˈdɪzi/

feeling as if you might fall or spin

I felt dizzy after standing up too fast.

lightheadedunsteadyfaint
noun

tension

/ˈtenʃn/

stress or tightness in the body or mind

A short walk helped reduce my tension.

stressstrainpressure
adjective

optimistic

/ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

expecting good things to happen

She felt optimistic about the treatment.

hopefulpositiveconfident
noun

fever

/ˈfiːvə/

a higher than normal body temperature

She stayed home from work because she had a fever.

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headache

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

pain in the head

I have a headache after staring at the screen all day.

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cough

/kɑf/

a sudden noisy breath from the throat

She had a bad cough that kept her up all night.

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infection

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

an illness caused by harmful germs

The doctor gave him antibiotics to treat the infection.

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allergy

/allergy/

a bad physical reaction to something normally harmless

He gets an allergy to peanuts every time he eats them.

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medicine

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/

a substance used to treat illness

She took some medicine to help with her headache.

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treatment

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

medical care for an illness or injury

The treatment for her infection lasted about a week.

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clinic

/ˈklɪnɪk/

a place where people receive medical care

We took my son to the clinic for his vaccinations.

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nurse

/nɜːs/

a person trained to care for sick people

The nurse checked his temperature every hour.

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doctor

/ˈdɒktə/

a person trained to treat illness

The doctor listened to my heartbeat and checked my throat.

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pressure

/pressure/

stress or force affecting the body or mind

He's been under a lot of pressure at work lately.

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mood

/muːd/

the way someone feels at a time

She's been in a bad mood since she woke up.

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emotion

/iˈmoʊʃən/

a strong feeling such as joy or fear

Seeing her old friend again brought up a wave of emotion.

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comfort

/ˈkʊm.fət/

a feeling of calm and relief

Her presence gave me a great deal of comfort during the storm.

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noun

fatigue

/fəˈtiːɡ/

extreme tiredness

After the long shift, he felt overwhelming fatigue.

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injury

/ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/

physical damage to the body

He suffered a minor injury while playing soccer.

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verb

breathe

/bɹiːð/

to take air into and out of the lungs

Try to breathe slowly and calm your nerves before the interview.

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verb

relax

/ɹɪˈlæks/

to become calm and less tense

She likes to relax with a cup of tea after work.

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rest

/ɹɛst/

to stop activity in order to recover energy

You should rest for a few days to recover from the flu.

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heal

/hiːl/

to become healthy after injury or illness

The cut on my hand will heal in a few days.

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verb

diagnose

/daɪəɡˈnəʊz/

to identify an illness or problem

The doctor was able to diagnose the illness after running several tests.

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verb

prescribe

/prescribe/

to tell a patient what medicine to take

The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.

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verb

exercise

/exercise/

to move the body to stay healthy

I exercise three times a week to stay fit.

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verb

stretch

/stretch/

to extend muscles or body parts gently

I stretch my legs before going for a run.

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verb

cope

/cope/

to deal successfully with difficulty

She learned to cope with stress by practicing yoga every morning.

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verb

worry

/worry/

to feel nervous about a problem

I worry about my exam results until I get the grades back.

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verb

panic

/panic/

to suddenly feel strong fear

He began to panic when he couldn't find his keys before the interview.

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verb

encourage

/encourage/

to give someone hope or confidence

Her coach tried to encourage her before the big race.

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adjective

healthy

/healthy/

physically or mentally well

Eating vegetables every day is part of a healthy diet.

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ill

/ill/

sick or unwell

My sister stayed home because she was ill with the flu.

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sore

/sore/

painful or sensitive

My muscles are sore after yesterday's workout.

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tired

/tired/

needing rest or sleep

I felt tired after working all day without a break.

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calm

/calm/

not worried or excited

She took a deep breath and felt calm before the interview.

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lonely

/lonely/

sad because of being alone

He felt lonely after all his friends moved away.

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cheerful

/cheerful/

happy and positive

She has a cheerful attitude even when things go wrong.

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frustrated

/frustrated/

annoyed because something is difficult

He felt frustrated when the computer kept freezing.

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grateful

/grateful/

feeling thankful

I felt grateful for all the support my family gave me.

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sensitive

/sensitive/

easily affected by feelings or physical conditions

Her skin is sensitive to the sun, so she always wears sunscreen.

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adjective

energetic

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/

having a lot of energy

She felt energetic after her morning jog.

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peaceful

/ˈpiːsfəl/

quiet, calm, and free from stress

The peaceful garden is perfect for meditation.

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noun

body

/body/

the physical structure of a person

Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.

noun

mind

/mind/

the part of a person that thinks and feels

Keep your mind focused during the test.

noun

blood

/blood/

the red liquid moving through the body

Blood donors help save lives at the hospital every week.

noun

heart

/heart/

the organ that pumps blood

My heart beats faster when I run up the stairs.

noun

brain

/brain/

the organ that controls thought and movement

The brain controls all your body functions.

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skin

/skin/

the outer covering of the body

Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's rays.

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breath

/breath/

the air taken into or sent out of the lungs

Hold your breath and count to ten.

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pain

/pain/

an unpleasant physical feeling

She winced in pain after twisting her ankle.

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stress

/stress/

worry or pressure caused by difficulties

Work deadlines have caused her a lot of stress lately.

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sleep

/sleep/

the natural resting state of the body

I need eight hours of sleep to feel rested.

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diet

/diet/

the food and drink someone usually has

Her diet mostly consists of vegetables and grains.

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energy

/energy/

the strength needed to act or work

I need more energy to get through the afternoon.

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care

/care/

attention given to keep someone healthy

Good care and nutrition help children grow healthy.

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risk

/risk/

the possibility of harm or loss

Smoking carries a high risk of serious illness.

noun

cause

/cause/

the reason something happens

The exact cause of the delay was never explained to the passengers.

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effect

/effect/

a change caused by something

The medicine had an immediate effect on his headache.

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fear

/fear/

an unpleasant feeling caused by danger

She overcame her fear of heights by climbing the mountain.

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joy

/joy/

a strong feeling of happiness

Seeing her family again filled him with pure joy.

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anger

/anger/

a strong feeling of annoyance

His anger cooled down after he took a walk.

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sadness

/sadness/

the feeling of being unhappy

Her sadness faded as time passed and she moved on.

noun

surprise

/surprise/

a feeling caused by something unexpected

What a surprise to see my old friend at the store!

noun

hope

/hope/

a belief that something good may happen

She held onto the hope that things would improve soon.

noun

trust

/trust/

belief that someone is honest or reliable

Trust between the two friends grew stronger over the years.

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confidence

/confidence/

belief in your own ability

Her confidence grew after she gave the presentation successfully.

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shame

/shame/

a painful feeling about something wrong

He felt shame after he realized what he had done.

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pride

/pride/

a good feeling about an achievement

She felt pride when she won the competition.

verb

eat

/eat/

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

She likes to eat breakfast slowly before work.

verb

drink

/drink/

to take liquid into your body

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

verb

feel

/feel/

to experience a physical or emotional state

I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.

verb

hurt

/hurt/

to cause or experience pain

The hot stove can hurt you if you touch it.

verb

avoid

/avoid/

to stay away from something harmful

I avoid eating too much sugar to stay healthy.

verb

prevent

/prevent/

to stop something from happening

Washing your hands prevents the spread of germs.

verb

improve

/improve/

to become better

His grades improved after he started studying regularly.

verb

manage

/manage/

to deal successfully with something

She managed to finish the project despite the challenges.

verb

enjoy

/enjoy/

to get pleasure from something

I enjoy watching movies on Friday nights.

adjective

fearful

/fearful/

feeling afraid

The dog became fearful during the thunderstorm.

adjective

brave

/brave/

able to face danger without giving up

The brave firefighter ran into the burning building.

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active

/active/

moving or doing things regularly

He stays active by cycling to work every day.

adjective

weak

/weak/

not physically strong

His legs felt weak after the long hike.

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strong

/strong/

having physical or mental power

She is a strong person who never gives up on her goals.

adjective

serious

/serious/

important and needing attention

The doctor said his condition was serious and needed treatment.

adjective

normal

/normal/

usual or expected

It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.

noun

muscle

/muscle/

a part of the body that produces movement

Building muscle requires consistent exercise and proper nutrition.

noun

joint

/joint/

a place where two bones meet

His knee joint has been stiff since the injury last winter.

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vitamin

/vitamin/

a natural substance needed for health

Oranges are a great source of vitamin C.

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illness

/illness/

a disease or period of being unwell

She missed a week of work because of a sudden illness.

noun

wellness

/wellness/

the general state of being healthy

She focuses on wellness by eating well and sleeping enough.

noun

therapy

/therapy/

treatment that helps a person recover

He started therapy to help his shoulder heal after surgery.

noun

pulse

/pulse/

the regular beating of the heart

The doctor checked my pulse to see how fast my heart was beating.

noun

sympathy

/sympathy/

kindness shown to someone who is suffering

She showed sympathy to her friend who lost his job.

adjective

mental

/mental/

relating to the mind or emotions

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

adjective

physical

/physical/

relating to the body

Regular exercise improves both mental and physical health.