Health, Well-being & Mental Fitness Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering health, mental fitness, and well-being terminology including nouns, verbs, phrasal verbs, adjectives, and idioms based on the lecture notes.

balanced diet

A nutritious diet that supports both physical and mental health.

burnout

A state of exhaustion or emotional collapse resulting from constant pressure.

coping strategy

A mechanism or action used to deal with stress or problems, such as talking to someone trustworthy.

emotional resilience

The mental toughness or ability to recover and bounce back after failure or setbacks.

health literacy

The medical awareness and understanding needed to make informed decisions about health.

healthcare access

The ability to reach and obtain medical services, which may be limited in rural communities.

immune system

The body's defense system against disease, which can be weakened by a lack of sleep.

mental well-being

Psychological health, which is affected by sleep, exercise, and social support.

preventive care

Medical care focused on disease prevention to reduce the long-term burden on hospitals.

public health

The health of the community as a whole, often promoted through campaigns and healthy habits.

sedentary lifestyle

An inactive lifestyle characterized by moving very little and a lack of regular exercise.

self-care

Personal care activities including sleep, exercise, and establishing emotional boundaries.

sleep deprivation

A lack of sufficient sleep that can reduce concentration, memory, and immune function.

stigma

Social shame or discrimination that prevents people from seeking help for mental health.

stress management

The life skill of controlling and coping with stress through various techniques.

alleviate

To reduce or ease something, such as stress or pain.

consult

To seek advice from a professional, such as a doctor or counselor.

diagnose

To identify or detect a specific medical condition or mental health disorder.

exacerbate

To make a problem or symptom worse or more intense, such as how lack of sleep affects anxiety.

maintain

To preserve or sustain a healthy routine or state of being.

monitor

To observe and track patterns over time, such as monitoring sleep patterns.

prevent

To stop or avoid the occurrence of illness or health problems.

promote

To encourage or support the development of something, like mental well-being in schools.

recover from

To get over or bounce back from an illness, injury, or burnout.

treat

To cure or manage a medical condition, especially through early intervention.

burn out

To become completely exhausted due to a lack of breaks or excessive pressure.

check up on

To monitor or inspect the well-being of someone, especially if they seem withdrawn.

come down with

To catch or develop a mild illness, such as the flu.

cut down on

To reduce the consumption or amount of something, such as sugary drinks.

get over

To recover from or successfully move past an illness or setback.

give up

To quit a habit, such as smoking, to improve health.

look after

To take care of one's own health or the well-being of others.

take up

To start a new habit or activity, such as yoga, for stress management.

wind down

To relax gradually, often to prepare for sleep.

work out

To engage in regular physical exercise to improve mood and fitness.

acute

A condition or pain that is sudden and severe rather than long-term.

chronic

A condition, such as stress, that is long-term and persistent over time.

consistently

Performing an action regularly and steadily, such as maintaining a sleep schedule.

excessive

Extreme or too much of something, such as excessive screen time.

gradually

Slowly and progressively over a period of time.

mindful

Being aware and attentive, particularly regarding one's breathing or mental state.

moderate

A reasonable or balanced amount, such as moderate exercise.

resilient

Being adaptable and tough, able to recover quickly from setbacks or difficulties.

severely

Seriously or to a great degree, often describing negative effects on health.

vulnerable

Susceptible or fragile; being more likely to be affected by stress or illness.

be at risk of

Being in a state where one is vulnerable to or likely to experience a negative outcome like burnout.

recharge one's batteries

To take a break in order to recover energy and mental strength.

run on empty

To continue working or functioning despite being completely exhausted.

take a toll on

To have a damaging or harmful effect on something over time, such as mental health.

under the weather

Feeling slightly unwell, sick, or not in good health.