Speaking vocabulary
Health and well-being
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about health and well-being. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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a balanced lifestyle
- Meaning: a way of living that gives different needs enough attention.
- Example: A balanced lifestyle includes rest as well as work.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “a balanced lifestyle” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
get enough rest
- Meaning: have sufficient time for sleep and recovery.
- Example: I concentrate better when I get enough rest.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “get enough rest” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
manage stress
- Meaning: take steps to cope with pressure.
- Example: A short walk helps me manage stress after work.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “manage stress” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
seek professional advice
- Meaning: ask a qualified person for guidance.
- Example: For a complex matter, I would seek professional advice.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “seek professional advice” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
preventive care
- Meaning: care intended to prevent problems before they develop.
- Example: Regular check-ups are one form of preventive care.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “preventive care” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
mental well-being
- Meaning: how well someone feels and copes emotionally.
- Example: Time with friends supports my mental well-being.
- Context: health and well-being. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “mental well-being” naturally in one sentence about health and well-being.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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