Health & Fitness

20 words

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   health care systemcollocation/ˈhɛlθ keə ˈsɪstəm/

   the organisations and resources that deliver health care services to a population

   “Many essays discuss how to fund the health care system fairly.”

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   exercise regularlycollocation/ˈeksəsaɪz ˈrɛɡjʊləli/

   to do physical activity on a regular basis to stay healthy

   “To lower blood pressure, doctors often recommend that patients exercise regularly.”

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   healthy eating habitscollocation/ˈhelθi ˈiːtɪŋ ˈhæbɪts/

   regular patterns of eating that are good for health

   “Parents should encourage healthy eating habits from a young age.”

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   consult a healthcare professionalcollocation

   to seek advice from a trained medical professional before taking action

   “If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional rather than self-medicating.”

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   increase the risk (of)collocation/ɪnˈkriːs ðə rɪsk/

   to make it more likely that something harmful will happen

   “High sugar intake can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

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   lead a healthy lifestylecollocation/liːd ə ˈhɛlθi ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

   to follow habits that are good for physical and mental wellbeing

   “To lead a healthy lifestyle, try to balance diet, exercise and sleep.”

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   mental health issuescollocation/ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ ˈɪʃuːz/

   problems relating to emotional and psychological wellbeing

   “Schools are paying more attention to students' mental health issues.”

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   public health campaigncollocation/ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ kæmˈpeɪn/

   an organised effort by authorities or organisations to improve public health or change health-related behaviour

   “The government launched a public health campaign to encourage vaccination.”

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   seek medical attentioncollocation/siːk ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈtɛnʃən/

   to go to or contact health professionals when you need treatment or advice

   “If symptoms persist for more than a week, you should seek medical attention.”

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    improve cardiovascular healthcollocation

    to make the health of the heart and blood vessels better

    “Regular aerobic workouts can improve cardiovascular health.”

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    take dietary supplementscollocation/teɪk ˈdaɪətəri ˈsʌplɪmənts/

    to use vitamins or mineral products in addition to one's normal diet

    “Some people take dietary supplements when they don't get enough nutrients from food.”

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    strength trainingcollocation/strɛŋθ ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

    physical exercises designed to improve muscle strength and endurance

    “Incorporating strength training twice a week can prevent muscle loss as you age.”

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    maintain a regular sleep schedulecollocation

    to keep consistent times for going to bed and waking up each day

    “Experts advise teenagers to maintain a regular sleep schedule for better concentration.”

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    manage chronic conditionscollocation

    to control long‑term medical problems so they cause fewer symptoms or complications

    “Regular check‑ups help patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes.”

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    take preventive measuresverb phrase/teɪk prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒəz/

    to do actions that prevent problems or illness from happening

    “To control the outbreak, authorities must take preventive measures.”

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    monitor blood pressureverb phrase/ˈmɒnɪtə blʌd ˈpreʃə/

    to regularly check and record blood pressure over time

    “Patients with hypertension need to monitor their blood pressure at home.”

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    follow a fitness routineverb phrase/ˈfɒləʊ ə ˈfɪtnəs ruːˈtiːn/

    to stick to a planned series of exercises on a regular basis

    “If you want results, you should follow a fitness routine consistently.”

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    undergo surgeryverb phrase/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ ˈsɜːdʒəri/

    to have a surgical operation as a patient

    “She had to undergo surgery to remove the tumour.”

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    cut back on processed foodsverb phrase

    to reduce the amount of processed foods you eat

    “To improve his diet, he decided to cut back on processed foods.”

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    receive medical treatmentverb phrase

    to get professional medical care or therapy

    “After the diagnosis, she received medical treatment for her condition.”