Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Depressed? Experts say exercise may help

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you exercise? Do you like how you feel after exercising? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 depression /dih-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future The therapist recommended a combination of therapy and medication to manage her depression effectively. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the act or process, or a manner of growing; development The city’s population growth has led to increased demands for housing, infrastructure, and services. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc.,…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

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©dementiaresearcher Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard of Alzheimer’s disease before? Is Alzheimer’s disease common in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 promise /PROM-is / [noun] – the idea that someone or something is likely to develop successfully and that people expect this to happen The young athlete shows great promise in her skills and has the potential to become a successful competitor. test /test/ [test] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in…
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you exercise? Do you sleep well? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 internal /in-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – inside the body The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations. overall /OH-ver-awl/ [adjective] – in general rather than in particular The overall response to the new product has been positive. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all the…
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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you take food supplements? Do you think food supplements help us be healthier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist A number of potential customers called our pizza shop yesterday. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other. The weather conditions can vary greatly depending on the season and location. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that…
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Unresolved emotions might be the cause of recurring dreams says experts

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you have dreams that occur again and again? Do you think dreams have meaning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense of…
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Surge in child and teen diabetes cases amid COVID-19 raises concerns

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard about diabetes before? Is diabetes a common health condition in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time It is a walk of approximately 15 minutes from my house to the park. link /lingk/ [lingk] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas The teacher explained the link between studying hard and getting good grades in school. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic…
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Concerns rise over melatonin overuse as sleep aid

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’

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©U.S. FDA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like sweet beverages? Have you heard of ‘aspartame’? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 link /lingk/ [noun] – a connection between two things The scientists discovered a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death Regular screenings for breast cancer are recommended for early detection. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially,…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know someone who drinks alcoholic beverages? Do you think drinking liquor is bad for your health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The advertisement used bright colors and catchy slogans to highlight the unique features of the product. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations The student created a study strategy that involved setting…
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Study reveals obesity’s impact on brain function and well-being is irreversible

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know what obesity is? Is it healthy to have excess weight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something The outcome of the negotiation will directly affect the future of the business and its employees. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The consequence of skipping regular exercise is a decline in physical fitness and…
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