Health 2.0 Flashcards
make an appointment
to arrange a time to see the doctor
phone in sick
She phoned in sick (= saying that she was ill) this morning.
to call work to explain you won’t be attending work due to illness
prescription charges
Why do prescription charges stop at age 60?
a charge, set by the government, to be paid by a patient for medicines.
pull a muscle
If you are doing it without a personal trainer be careful not to pull a muscle or cause some other injury.
to strain a muscle
runny nose
a nose that has liquid coming out of it
sore throat
She has a sore throat and a fever.
a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow
balanced diet
If you have a balanced diet, you are getting all the vitamins you need.
a combination of the correct types and amounts of food
to be fit
Allan hasn’t been fit enough for full-time professional football.
to be in good physical shape
lack sleep
I usually lack sleep.
be deficient in sleep
be productive
What do you need to be productive?
to be efficient, achieving useful results
banning of smoking
The primary reason the government has not already banned smoking is because of
the very large tax revenue they receive for the sale of tobacco.
prohibiting of smoking
disseminate information
[дисеминейт]
It is not illegal to disseminate information on how to make a bomb.
spread information
Initiative
[инишетив]
The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.
a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem
engage in sports
If you engage yourself in sports that does not mean that your weight will decrease.
participate or become involved in sports
avoid vices
Dieting and avoiding vices are useful to stay healthy.
keep away from a bad habit
