🇺🇸 English · B2

Health & the Body in English · B2

60 English words and phrases for health & the body, at B2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. prescription
    prescription

    The doctor gave me a prescription.

    The doctor gave me a prescription.

  2. allergy
    allergy

    Do you have any food allergies?

    Do you have any food allergies?

  3. checkup
    checkup

    I get a checkup once a year.

    I get a checkup once a year.

  4. immune
    immune

    Sleep strengthens the immune system.

    Sleep strengthens the immune system.

  5. dizzy
    dizzy

    I felt dizzy after standing up.

    I felt dizzy after standing up.

  6. vaccination
    vaccination

    Bring your vaccination record.

    Bring your vaccination record.

  7. insomnia
    insomnia

    He suffers from insomnia.

    He suffers from insomnia.

  8. posture
    posture

    Good posture prevents back pain.

    Good posture prevents back pain.

  9. fatigue
    fatigue

    Fatigue builds up without rest.

    Fatigue builds up without rest.

  10. metabolism
    metabolism

    Exercise can boost your metabolism.

    Exercise can boost your metabolism.

  11. cholesterol
    cholesterol

    You should watch your cholesterol.

    You should watch your cholesterol.

  12. hormone
    hormone

    Stress affects your hormone levels.

    Stress affects your hormone levels.

  13. nutrient
    nutrient

    This food is packed with nutrients.

    This food is packed with nutrients.

  14. calorie
    calorie

    I'm counting my calories.

    I'm counting my calories.

  15. obesity
    obesity

    Obesity increases health risks.

    Obesity increases health risks.

  16. malnutrition
    malnutrition

    Malnutrition can weaken your immune system.

    Malnutrition can weaken your immune system.

  17. outbreak
    outbreak

    There's a flu outbreak at school.

    There's a flu outbreak at school.

  18. antibody
    antibody

    The vaccine helps your body make antibodies.

    The vaccine helps your body make antibodies.

  19. relapse
    relapse

    He suffered a relapse after stopping treatment.

    He suffered a relapse after stopping treatment.

  20. contagious
    contagious

    This illness is highly contagious.

    This illness is highly contagious.

  21. sedentary
    sedentary

    A sedentary lifestyle isn't good for you.

    A sedentary lifestyle isn't good for you.

  22. hygiene
    hygiene

    Good hygiene prevents illness.

    Good hygiene prevents illness.

  23. disinfect
    disinfect

    Disinfect the wound before bandaging it.

    Disinfect the wound before bandaging it.

  24. quarantine
    quarantine

    They were put in quarantine for two weeks.

    They were put in quarantine for two weeks.

  25. complication
    complication

    The surgery had no complications.

    The surgery had no complications.

  26. deficiency
    deficiency

    He has a vitamin deficiency.

    He has a vitamin deficiency.

  27. supplement
    supplement

    I take a daily supplement.

    I take a daily supplement.

  28. come down with
    come down with

    I think I'm coming down with something.

    I think I'm coming down with something.

  29. flare-up
    flare-up

    My back pain had a flare-up.

    My back pain had a flare-up.

  30. wear and tear
    wear and tear

    Years of wear and tear damaged his knees.

    Years of wear and tear damaged his knees.

  31. Prevention is better than cure.
    Prevention is better than cure.
  32. My energy levels have improved a lot.
    My energy levels have improved a lot.
  33. Listen to your body and don't overdo it.
    Listen to your body and don't overdo it.
  34. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  35. My back has been acting up again.
    My back has been acting up again.
  36. Regular checkups catch problems early.
    Regular checkups catch problems early.
  37. I've been working out consistently for a year.
    I've been working out consistently for a year.
  38. I've cut back on sugar to lower my cholesterol.
    I've cut back on sugar to lower my cholesterol.
  39. Getting enough sleep helps regulate your hormones.
    Getting enough sleep helps regulate your hormones.
  40. She's been battling a nasty cold that won't go away.
    She's been battling a nasty cold that won't go away.
  41. He's trying to shake off this flu.
    He's trying to shake off this flu.
  42. I've been feeling run-down lately.
    I've been feeling run-down lately.
  43. Eating well boosts your immune system.
    Eating well boosts your immune system.
  44. The doctor said it's nothing serious.
    The doctor said it's nothing serious.
  45. I'm trying to cut down on junk food.
    I'm trying to cut down on junk food.
  46. He's been sticking to a strict diet.
    He's been sticking to a strict diet.
  47. My allergies flare up every spring.
    My allergies flare up every spring.
  48. It's just a minor complication, nothing to worry about.
    It's just a minor complication, nothing to worry about.
  49. She's recovering well, all things considered.
    She's recovering well, all things considered.
  50. I caught a nasty bug going around the office.
    I caught a nasty bug going around the office.
  51. He's been through a lot of ups and downs with his health.
    He's been through a lot of ups and downs with his health.
  52. Getting vaccinated is important for public health.
    Getting vaccinated is important for public health.
  53. Chronic stress can really take a toll on you.
    Chronic stress can really take a toll on you.
  54. I've been feeling a bit off lately.
    I've been feeling a bit off lately.
  55. She bounced back quickly after the surgery.
    She bounced back quickly after the surgery.
  56. His condition has stabilized.
    His condition has stabilized.
  57. I need to cut back on caffeine.
    I need to cut back on caffeine.
  58. Too much sitting all day isn't good for your health.
    Too much sitting all day isn't good for your health.
  59. Good hygiene habits go a long way.
    Good hygiene habits go a long way.
  60. He's finally on the road to recovery.
    He's finally on the road to recovery.

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