READING LEVEL 1: HEALTH & WELL-BEING

anxious

(adj) feeling worried or nervous about something | "She felt _ before the exam." | lo lắng | Synonyms/collocations: nervous (A2), apprehensive (B2)

calm

(v) to make someone or something become quiet and peaceful | "Deep breathing can _ your mind." | làm dịu, làm bình tĩnh | Synonyms/collocations: soothe (B2), settle (B1)

worry

(v/n) to feel anxious about a problem; a feeling of anxiety | "Try not to _ so much about small things." | lo lắng, sự lo lắng | Synonyms/collocations: concern (B1), anxiety (B2)

appearance

(n) the way someone or something looks | "Regular exercise can improve your physical _." | vẻ ngoài, ngoại hình | Synonyms/collocations: looks (A2)

relaxed

(adj) free from tension and anxiety; calm | "Yoga leaves me feeling completely _." | thư giãn, thoải mái | Synonyms/collocations: at ease (B2), laid-back (C1)

mind

(n) the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers | "Meditation helps clear your _." | tâm trí | Synonyms/collocations: brain (A2, informal)

harmless

(adj) not able or likely to cause damage or harm | "This home remedy is _ if taken in small amounts." | vô hại | Synonyms/collocations: safe (A2), innocuous (C1)

restless

(adj) unable to relax or stay still because of anxiety or boredom | "He felt _ after drinking too much coffee." | bồn chồn, không yên | Synonyms/collocations: fidgety (B2), agitated (C1)

confuse

(v) to make someone unable to think clearly or understand | "Too much conflicting advice can _ patients." | làm bối rối | Synonyms/collocations: baffle (B2), puzzle (B1)

remedy

(n) a treatment or medicine for an illness | "Honey and lemon is a popular home _ for a cough." | phương thuốc | Synonyms/collocations: treatment (B1), cure (B1)

symptom

(n) a physical or mental sign that indicates illness | "Fatigue is a common _ of stress." | triệu chứng | Synonyms/collocations: sign (B1), indication (B2)

cure

(v/n) to make an illness go away; a treatment that heals | "Doctors are searching for a _ for the disease." | chữa khỏi, phương thuốc | Synonyms/collocations: heal (B1), remedy (B1)

effective

(adj) producing the intended result successfully | "Regular exercise is an _ way to reduce stress." | hiệu quả

fat

(n) a substance in food or the body that stores energy | "Too much _ in your diet can be unhealthy." | chất béo

digestion

(n) the process of breaking down food in the body | "Fibre helps improve _." | sự tiêu hóa

consumption

(n) the act of eating, drinking, or using something | "High sugar _ can lead to health problems." | sự tiêu thụ | Synonyms/collocations: intake (B2)

unhealthy

(adj) not good for health; not physically well | "Fast food is often _." | không lành mạnh, không tốt cho sức khỏe

exercise

(v/n) physical activity done to stay fit; to do such activity | "Try to _ for at least 30 minutes a day." | tập thể dục | Synonyms/collocations: work out (B1)

muscle

(n) a body tissue that can contract to produce movement | "Weightlifting helps build _." | cơ bắp

mood

(n) the way someone feels at a particular time | "Exercise can improve your _." | tâm trạng | Synonyms/collocations: state of mind (B2)

workout

(n) a period of physical exercise | "She does a 30-minute _ every morning." | buổi tập luyện | Synonyms/collocations: training session (B2)

mental

(adj) relating to the mind | "_ health is just as important as physical health." | (thuộc) tinh thần, tâm lý | Synonyms/collocations: psychological (B2)

body

(n) the physical structure of a person | "Regular sleep helps your _ recover." | cơ thể

avoid

(v) to stay away from or prevent something | "Try to _ sugary drinks." | tránh | Synonyms/collocations: steer clear of (B2), refrain from (C1)

diet

(n) the food a person regularly eats | "A balanced _ includes fruits and vegetables." | chế độ ăn | Synonyms/collocations: eating habits (B1)

nutrient

(n) a substance that provides nourishment for growth | "Whole grains are rich in _s." | chất dinh dưỡnG

recover

(v) to return to a normal state of health | "It takes time to _ from an injury." | hồi phục | Synonyms/collocations: recuperate (C1), heal (B1)

life expectancy

(n) the average length of time a person is expected to live | "A healthy lifestyle can increase _." | tuổi thọ trung bình

hydrated

(adj) having enough water in the body | "Drink plenty of water to stay _." | đủ nước | Synonyms/collocations: — Antonym: dehydrated

inconsistent

(adj) not staying the same; not acting in the same way each time | "An _ sleep schedule can affect your mood." | không nhất quán

lean

(adj) (of meat) containing little fat; thin and healthy-looking | "Chicken breast is a _ source of protein." | (thịt) nạc, ít mỡ

overwhelming

(adj) very great in amount or effect, hard to deal with | "The stress of exams can feel _." | choáng ngợp, quá sức | Synonyms/collocations: overpowering (C1)

pattern

(n) a regular and repeated way something happens | "An irregular sleep _ affects concentration." | quy luật, khuôn mẫu | Synonyms/collocations: routine (B1)

processed

(adj) (of food) having been treated or prepared, often with additives | "_ foods often contain a lot of sugar and salt." | (thực phẩm) chế biến sẵn

proper

(adj) correct, appropriate, or suitable | "_ nutrition is essential for growth." | đúng đắn, phù hợp | Synonyms/collocations: appropriate (B2)

properly

(adv) in a correct or suitable way | "Make sure to chew your food _." | một cách đúng đắn | Synonyms/collocations: correctly (B1)

require

(v) to need something for a particular purpose | "The body _s vitamins to function well." | cần, đòi hỏi | Synonyms/collocations: need (A1)

serious

(adj) important and needing careful thought or attention; severe | "Ignoring symptoms can lead to _ health problems." | nghiêm trọng | Synonyms/collocations: severe (B2)

surprisingly

(adv) in a way that causes surprise | "_, a short walk can boost your mood a lot." | một cách đáng ngạc nhiên | Synonyms/collocations: unexpectedly (B2)

allow somebody to do something

(phrase) to give someone permission or the means to do something | "Regular sleep _s you to concentrate better." | cho phép ai làm gì | Synonyms/collocations: enable somebody to do something (B2)

risk of something

(phrase) the possibility of something bad happening | "Smoking increases the _ heart disease." | nguy cơ (mắc phải) | Synonyms/collocations: chance of (B1), likelihood of (B2)

slow down

(phrase) to reduce speed or activity | "You need to _ and rest more." | chậm lại, giảm tốc | Synonyms/collocations: ease up (B2)

strain on something

(phrase) pressure or stress placed on something | "Long working hours put a _ your health." | áp lực lên (cái gì) | Synonyms/collocations: pressure on (B1)

turn off

(phrase) to switch off a device | "_ your phone an hour before bed." | tắt (thiết bị) | Synonyms/collocations: switch off (A2)

write down

(phrase) to record something in writing | "_ your symptoms before seeing the doctor." | viết ra, ghi lại | Synonyms/collocations: jot down (B2), note down (B1)

lose weight

(v.phr) to become lighter or thinner | "She wants to _ before summer." | giảm cân | Synonyms/collocations: shed pounds (B2, informal)

misunderstanding

(n) a failure to understand something correctly | "A simple _ caused the whole argument." | sự hiểu lầm | Synonyms/collocations: confusion (B1)

support

(v) to give help or encouragement to someone | "Family can _ you through difficult times." | hỗ trợ, ủng hộ | Synonyms/collocations: back (B1), assist (B1)

replace

(v) to put something new in place of something else | "_ sugary drinks with water." | thay thế | Synonyms/collocations: substitute (B2)

combine

(v) to join or mix two or more things together | "_ exercise with a healthy diet for best results." | kết hợp | Synonyms/collocations: merge (B2), integrate (C1)

whole grain

(n) grain that has not had its outer layers removed, keeping more nutrients | "Brown rice is a type of _." | ngũ cốc nguyên hạt

sugary

(adj) containing a lot of sugar | "Avoid _ snacks between meals." | nhiều đường, ngọt

control

(v) to have power over something and limit or direct it | "Portion size helps you _ your calorie intake." | kiểm soát | Synonyms/collocations: manage (B1), regulate (B2)

overall

(adj/adv) considering everything; in general | "_, a balanced diet improves health." | nhìn chung, tổng thể | Synonyms/collocations: on the whole (B2)

immune system

(n) the body's defense system against illness | "Vitamin C supports a healthy _." | hệ miễn dịch

concentrate

(v) to focus all your attention on something | "It's hard to _ when you're tired." | tập trung | Synonyms/collocations: focus (B1)

depression

(n) a mental health condition involving persistent sadness and loss of interest | "He was diagnosed with _ last year." | trầm cảm

angry

(adj) feeling or showing strong annoyance | "Lack of sleep can make people more _." | tức giận | Synonyms/collocations: irritated (B2)

upset

(adj) unhappy or disappointed because something bad has happened | "She felt _ after the bad news." | buồn bã, khó chịu | Synonyms/collocations: distressed (B2)

check-up

(n) a general examination by a doctor to assess health | "You should get a _ once a year." | kiểm tra sức khỏe định kỳ | Synonyms/collocations: medical examination (B2)

disease

(n) an illness affecting a person, animal, or plant | "Poor diet can lead to heart _." | bệnh tật | Synonyms/collocations: illness (A2)

protect

(v) to keep someone or something safe from harm | "A strong immune system helps _ the body." | bảo vệ | Synonyms/collocations: safeguard (B2), shield (B2)

improve

(v) to make or become better | "Regular sleep can _ your concentration." | cải thiện | Synonyms/collocations: enhance (B2)

help somebody do something

(phrase) to assist someone in doing something | "Exercise can _ manage stress." | giúp ai làm gì | Synonyms/collocations: assist somebody in doing something (B2)

make a decision

(phrase) to choose something after consideration | "It's important to _ about your health early." | đưa ra quyết định | Synonyms/collocations: reach a decision (B2)

talk to somebody

(phrase) to have a conversation with someone | "_ a doctor if symptoms continue." | nói chuyện với ai | Synonyms/collocations: speak with somebody (B1)

affordable

(adj) not expensive; able to be bought without difficulty | "Healthy food isn't always _." | giá cả phải chăng | Synonyms/collocations: reasonably priced (B2) — Antonym: expensive, costly, unaffordable

alternative

(n) something that can be chosen instead of another thing | "Water is a healthy _ to soda." | sự thay thế, lựa chọn thay thế

blame

(v) to say or think that someone is responsible for something bad | "Don't _ yourself for getting sick." | đổ lỗi

boost

(v/n) to increase or improve something | "Exercise can _ your mood." | tăng cường, thúc đẩy | Synonyms/collocations: enhance, improve (B2)

common

(adj) happening or found often; not rare | "Stress is a _ cause of insomnia." | phổ biến | Synonyms/collocations: widespread (B2) — Antonym: rare, uncommon

consistency

(n) the quality of always behaving the same way | "_ in your sleep schedule improves health." | tính nhất quán, sự kiên định

coordination

(n) the ability to move different parts of the body together smoothly | "Balance exercises improve _." | sự phối hợp

diabetes

(n) a medical condition where the body cannot control blood sugar properly | "A poor diet increases the risk of _." | bệnh tiểu đường

encourage

(v) to give support or confidence to someone | "Parents should _ children to eat vegetables." | khuyến khích, thúc đẩy | Synonyms/collocations: motivate, promote (B1)

enriching

(adj) improving the quality or value of something | "Reading before bed can be an _ habit." | làm phong phú, bổ ích

fibre

(n) a substance in plant food that helps digestion | "Whole grains are high in _." | chất xơ

fresh air

(n.p) clean, outdoor air | "A walk outside gives you some _." | không khí trong lành

harm

(v) to cause damage or injury | "Too much sugar can _ your health." | gây hại | Synonyms/collocations: damage (B2) — Antonym: protect, benefit

heart disease

(n.p) illness affecting the heart | "A poor diet increases the risk of _." | bệnh tim

home-cooked

(adj) prepared at home rather than bought | "_ meals are usually healthier than fast food." | nấu tại nhà

impactful

(adj) having a strong effect | "Small lifestyle changes can be surprisingly _." | có ảnh hưởng mạnh mẽ | Synonyms/collocations: influential, powerful (C1)

intense

(adj) very strong or extreme in degree | "_ exercise burns more calories quickly." | mãnh liệt

obesity

(n) the condition of being extremely overweight | "Poor diet and inactivity can lead to _." | béo phì

overeat

(v) to eat more than the body needs | "It's easy to _ when stressed." | ăn quá nhiều | Synonyms/collocations: —

portion

(n) an amount of food served to one person | "Watch your _ sizes at meals." | khẩu phần

regularly

(adv) happening often, at consistent intervals | "Drink water _ throughout the day." | đều đặn | Synonyms/collocations: — Antonym: irregularly

satisfying

(adj) giving a feeling of pleasure or fulfillment | "A healthy meal can be just as _ as junk food." | thỏa mãn | Synonyms/collocations: fulfilling (B2) — Antonym: unsatisfying

screen-based

(adj) involving the use of screens, such as phones or computers | "_ activities before bed can disrupt sleep." | dựa trên màn hình

stimulate

(v) to encourage activity or development | "Exercise can _ the brain." | kích thích, thúc đẩy | Synonyms/collocations: encourage, promote (B2) — Antonym: suppress

well-being

(n) the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy | "Sleep is essential for mental _." | sự khỏe mạnh, hạnh phúc

combine something with something

(phrase) to join two things together | "_ a good diet exercise for best results." | kết hợp cái này với cái kia | Synonyms/collocations: pair something with something (B2)

connect with

(phrase) to form a relationship or bond with someone | "Talking to a friend helps you _ others." | kết nối với | Synonyms/collocations: bond with (B2)

exposure to

(phrase) the state of being affected by something, especially something harmful | "_ screens before bed can affect sleep." | sự phơi nhiễm, tiếp xúc với

make a difference

(phrase) to have a noticeable effect or impact | "Small daily habits can _ your health." | tạo ra sự khác biệt | Synonyms/collocations: have an effect (B2)

protect something from something

(phrase) to keep something safe from harm caused by something else | "A healthy diet can _ the body illness." | bảo vệ khỏi | Synonyms/collocations: guard against (C1)