Health and Sickness

the state of being free from illness or injury

Daily exercise improves your overall health.

the state of existing as a person who is alive

After the accident, she started seeing life differently.

the fact or act of dying

Her grandfather's death had a big impact on her.

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

The cat's diet mainly consisted of dry kibble and occasional wet food for variety.

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam.

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

Drinking water first thing in the morning is a healthy habit.

the state of being physically or mentally sick

The patient was unable to recover from his illness.

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease.

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.

a pain inside the ear

Don't ignore a severe earache, it might need medical attention.

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches.

a pain in someone's back

Backache is a common complaint among office workers.

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

After eating too many sweets, she got a severe toothache.

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

After catching the flu, he realized the importance of getting vaccinated.

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

A virus entered his body and made him sick.

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

Climate change can have a drastic effect on animal habitats.

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people.

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

A fever is one of the common symptoms of the flu.

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue.

the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

A sneeze can spread germs, so always cover your nose.

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day.

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold.

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

He always keeps his asthma medication in his backpack.

a part of something that is left

After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator.

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

As a nurse, she must be kind and attentive to all her patients.

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

After years of research, they finally discovered a cure.

to have your home somewhere specific

She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities.

to no longer be alive

Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week.

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Do you need any help with your project?

to lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day

After I go to bed, I usually think about what happened during the day.

a pain in or near someone's stomach

Drinking too much coffee gives me a stomachache.