Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at least: As a minimum
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• back then: At that time in the past.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• such as: For example; like
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• eating healthy: The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in evidence: Easily seen; apparent or obvious.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• check out
• got to: To arrive at some place
• taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
• couch potato: A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
• with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
• on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
• dairy free: A diet that excludes all milk and milk products.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
• kill off: To eliminate or destroy completely; to cause to die.
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• cut about: To move around or travel casually in an area.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• as few as: The smallest possible number of.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• at random
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in terms of
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• adversely affected: Negatively impacted or harmed.
• do harm: To cause damage or injury.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• leak out: If secret information leaks out, it becomes known to the public.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in the know: Having secret or special information about something.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• open-heart surgery: Surgery performed on the opened heart, usually involving a heart-lung bypass machine.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
• dread: To await with great fear
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
• mortality: Quality or state of being capable of dying
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• association: Organization of people with the same interest
• inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
• breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
• inflammatory: Making or intended to make someone angry
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• role: Character played by an actor
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
• intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
• reduction: Act of making something smaller
• dairy: Concerning or made from milk
• fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
• insulin: Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
• dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
• public: Owned by the government
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
• cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
• physician: A medical doctor
• vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
• surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
• plant: Factory or a place where things are made
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• origin: Point at which something begins or is created
• laughter: Action or sound of laughing
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• plaque: Sign on building as a reminder of an event/person
• dietary: Concerning the food one consumes
• weight: How heavy something is
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• colon: Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
• age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• study: To focus on learning something usually at school