Aerobic exercise

Question 1

Human studies have shown that people who have received a diagnosis of major depression typically have lower concentrations of BDNF in their blood

Answer 1

diagnose: to identify an illness

diagnosis

Question 2

Exercise can counteract this effect. Exercise also lessens depression by increasing blood flow to the brain.

Answer 2

counteract: to work against

lessen

Question 3

The link between aerobic exercise and improved brain function in the
elderly and in people with impaired cognition could lead to new ways to
prevent and treat brain disorders. Meanwhile, people may have more
control over their own brain health than was previously believed.

Answer 3

link between...and..
brain function
impaired: damage or weakness
cognition: the use of mental process 
disorder
meanwhile
may have

Question 4

The disease-fighting, weight-controlling benefits of physical exercise,
especially aerobic exercise, have long been known. Now, researchers have
discovered another advantage: Physical exercise has a powerful effect on
brain health, and the benefits go beyond the release of endorphins, the
chemical in the brain that improves mood.

Answer 4

disease-fighting
weight-controlling
have long been known
go beyond the release of

Question 5

Because of the gravity of her condition, the patient was kept in the hospital.

Answer 5

gravity: seriousness
grave
gravely

Question 6

Multiple sclerosis patients suffer

many physical impairments.

Answer 6

sclerosis: a medical condition that causes body tissue or organs to become harder
impair
impairment
impaired: damaged or weakness

Question 7

If you are suffering from a bad 1 . . . . . . . . . . that won’t go away, it is important
to see a doctor. Mild depression may be a temporary response to the
normal stresses of life, but ongoing depression could 2 . . . . . . . . . . a more
serious condition. The doctor will ask you a series of questions and may
recommend some tests to come up with a 3 . . . . . . . . . . . If your condition is
4 . . . . . . . . . . • the doctor may give you medication. If, on the other hand, you
are not suffering any serious disorder or 5 . . . . . . . . . . , the doctor may recommend
something as simple as regular exercise.

Answer 7

1: mood
2: indicate
3: diagnosis
4: grave
5: impairment