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IELTS vocabulary for talking about health

Elevate Your IELTS with Essential B2+ Health Vocabulary – Group 1

Enhance your writing and speaking skills with these 10 advanced health-related words. Each comes with a definition and example sentence to help you master their use.

Word (Part of Speech) Definition Example
Immunity (noun) the body’s ability to resist infection or disease Regular exercise can boost your immunity.
Metabolism (noun) the chemical processes in the body that maintain life Eating small meals frequently can increase metabolism.
Wellness (noun) the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal Yoga and meditation contribute to overall wellness.
Diagnosis (noun) identification of a disease or condition Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
Chronic (adjective) long-lasting or persistent, especially in relation to illness She suffers from chronic back pain.
Inflammation (noun) the body’s response to injury or infection, often causing redness and swelling Applying ice can reduce inflammation.
Rehabilitation (noun) the process of restoring health or normal life Physical therapy is an essential part of rehabilitation.
Nutrition (noun) the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health Proper nutrition supports overall well-being.
Contagious (adjective) capable of being transmitted from one person to another The flu is highly contagious during winter months.
Vitality (noun) energy, strength, and health; liveliness Regular exercise improves both mental and physical vitality.


Test Yourself – Click to Reveal

Click to reveal the correct word.

1. Yoga and meditation contribute to overall .

2. Proper supports overall well-being.

3. Applying ice can reduce .

4. Regular exercise can boost your .

5. The flu is highly during winter months.

6. She suffers from back pain.

7. Early is crucial for effective treatment.

8. Physical therapy is an essential part of .

9. Eating small meals frequently can increase .

10. Regular exercise improves both mental and physical .

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