Topic 15 · Health and Health Care

Health and Health Care. Part 1.

health

healthy

unhealthy

physical health

mental health

well-being

a healthy lifestyle

a balanced diet

exercise

physical activity

get enough sleep

stress

be under stress

a habit

an addiction

smoking

drink alcohol

maintain a healthy weight

take care of yourself

an ear

tired

a painkiller

diarrhea

diarrhoea

the neck

the throat

the chest

the heart

the lungs

the skin

a muscle

a pill

a thermometer

Useful phrases.

I try to eat healthy food.

I work out twice a week.

I need to get more sleep.

I feel better when I spend time outdoors.

Too much stress is bad for my health.

Health and Health Care. Part 2.

health care

health insurance

an insurance card

a health insurance company

a general practitioner

a primary care doctor

a pediatrician

a dentist

a gynecologist

a specialist

a pharmacist

a clinic

a pharmacy

an emergency department

an ambulance

out-of-hours care

a tooth

an operation

an X-ray

Useful phrases.

make an appointment

go for a checkup

register with a doctor

see a specialist

need a referral

show my insurance card

wait in the waiting room

pick up a prescription

Health and Health Care. Part 3.

an illness

a disease

an infection

infectious

the flu

a fever

a cough

a sore throat

a runny nose

a headache

a stomachache

nausea

vomiting

a rash

an allergy

a chronic illness

a health problem

an injury

a broken bone

a sprain

a bruise

Useful phrases.

I don't feel well.

I have had a fever since yesterday.

My throat hurts when I swallow.

I have a pain in my back.

The doctor examines the patient.

take my temperature

do a blood test

make a diagnosis

treatment

medicine

a prescription

over-the-counter medicine

take medicine

recover

rest

stay in bed

get better

feel worse

anxiety

depression

Health and Health Care. Part 4: Hygiena a prevence.

Useful phrases.

wash your hands with soap and water

use hand sanitizer

wash your hands before eating

brush your teeth twice a day

take a shower

keep your nails clean

cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

cough into your elbow

throw used tissues away

clean frequently touched surfaces

food hygiene

safe drinking water

wash fruit and vegetables

check the expiration date

keep food in the refrigerator

cook food thoroughly

a vaccination

a vaccine

prevent an illness

reduce the risk

a checkup

early detection

a bone

blood

burnout

a pediatrician

a paediatrician

Useful phrases.

You should wash your hands regularly.

Good hygiene can reduce the spread of infections.

It is important to stay home when you are sick.

Vaccination can protect people against some diseases.

Follow advice from health professionals.

Health and Health Care. Part 5.

a virus

bacteria

a contagious disease

an outbreak

an epidemic

a pandemic

spread

transmission

be infected

infect someone

test positive

test negative

isolate

quarantine

a face mask

public health

an elbow

dizzy

a checkup

a check-up

a Band-Aid

a plaster

Useful phrases.

follow official health advice

stay home if you are sick

avoid close contact with others

wear a face mask if it is recommended

get tested

protect vulnerable people

reduce the spread of a disease

Useful phrases.

call an ambulance

call emergency medical services

call 155 or 112

give the exact location

describe what happened

stay calm and follow instructions

give first aid