Vocabulary
Noun

agility

/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

The ability to move quickly and easily

Soccer players need agility to change direction rapidly during games.

Noun

ailment

/ˈeɪl.mənt/

A minor illness or health problem

He visited the doctor for a minor ailment affecting his stomach.

Adjective

cardiovascular

/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

Related to the heart and blood vessels

Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise for overall fitness.

Noun

endurance

/ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

The ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time

Cycling builds endurance and strengthens leg muscles.

Noun

epidemic

/ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

A disease that spreads quickly among many people in an area

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter.

Noun

fatigue

/fəˈtiːɡ/

Extreme tiredness or exhaustion

After working 12 hours, she felt overwhelming fatigue.

Noun

hydration

/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/

The process of providing water to your body

Proper hydration is essential during hot summer weather and exercise.

Noun

hypertension

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈten.ʃən/

High blood pressure, a medical condition

The doctor prescribed medication to control his hypertension.

Noun

immunity

/ɪˈmjuː.nə.ti/

The body's ability to resist disease and infection

Vaccines help build immunity against dangerous diseases.

Noun

inflammation

/ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Swelling, redness, and pain in a part of the body

The injury caused inflammation in his knee joint.

Noun

insomnia

/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

The inability to sleep well or fall asleep

Stress at work caused her insomnia for several weeks.

Noun

longevity

/lɒnˈdʒev.ɪ.ti/

The ability to live for a long time

Regular exercise contributes to longevity and good health.

Noun

malnutrition

/ˌmæl.njuˈtrɪʃ.ən/

Poor health caused by not eating enough good food

Malnutrition is a serious problem in many developing countries.

Noun

metabolism

/məˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

The process by which your body changes food into energy

Exercise can help speed up your metabolism and burn calories.

Noun

obesity

/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/

The condition of being extremely overweight

Obesity increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Noun

preventive care

/prɪˈven.tɪv keər/

Medical care focused on preventing illness before it occurs

Regular checkups and vaccinations are important parts of preventive care.

Adjective

sedentary

/ˈsed.ən.tər.i/

Involving little physical activity; mostly sitting

Office workers often have sedentary jobs that require long hours at desks.

Noun

stamina

/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time

Marathon runners need excellent stamina to complete the race.

Noun

wellness

/ˈwel.nəs/

The state of being healthy in body and mind

The company promotes employee wellness through fitness programs and healthy meals.

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