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Health

16 Words

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detox
1.
de
tox
Noun

a hospital area or clinic specifically designed to treat individuals who are undergoing detoxification from drugs, alcohol, or other substances

After struggling with addiction, she spent two weeks in detox to safely withdraw.

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rehabilitation
2.
reha
bi
li
ta
tion
Noun

the process of restoring a person to a functional, productive, or socially accepted position in society

After prison, he underwent rehabilitation to reintegrate into society.

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checkup
3.
che
ckup
Noun

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

She scheduled her annual checkup to ensure she was in good health.

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cardio
4.
car
dio
Noun

a‌ny aerobic exercise or vigorous activity that increases heart rate as well as respiration, using the large muscles of one's body in movement over a sustained period of time

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stamina
5.
sta
mi
na
Noun

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

Marathon runners need exceptional stamina to complete the 26.2-mile race.

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hygiene
6.
hy
giene
Noun

the steps one takes to promote health and avoid disease, particularly by cleaning things or being clean

Good personal hygiene includes regular handwashing with soap and water.

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mindfulness
7.
mind
ful
ness
Noun

the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities

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metabolism
8.
me
ta
bo
li
sm
Noun

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy.

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immunity
9.
i
mmu
ni
ty
Noun

the situation in which the body can shield itself against a disease

Vaccination helps build immunity against various infectious diseases.

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growth
10.
growth
Noun

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

The child's growth over the past year was remarkable; he had grown several inches taller.

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health insurance
11.
health insurance
Noun

a financial arrangement that provides coverage for medical expenses, offering individuals or groups protection against the high costs of healthcare services and treatments

With health insurance, Sarah could visit the doctor without worrying about the full cost of medical consultations.

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bloom
12.
bloom
Verb

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

The rose bushes bloomed beautifully in the garden this summer.

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get back
13.
get back
Verb

to return to a place, state, or condition

After a long vacation, it can be challenging to get back into your regular work routine.

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get over
14.
get over
Verb

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely.

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bounce back
15.
bounce back
Verb

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

The athlete bounced back after a long injury, surprising everyone.

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vitality
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vi
ta
li
ty
Noun

an energetic style

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