Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

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. What is Alzheimer’s disease? What questions do you have about Alzheimer’s disease that you’d like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed The young musician showed great potential with her natural talent and dedication to practice. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The new software underwent a trial to evaluate its performance and identify any potential issues…
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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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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

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©dementiaresearcher Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen His unwavering optimism kept him motivated and confident that things would eventually work out for the better. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The class will commence with a brief introduction by the teacher. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor conducted a thorough examination and was able to provide an accurate diagnosis of…
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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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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The student’s poor performance in the first exam had a subsequent impact on their overall grade for the course. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The travel agency gave us guidelines on what to pack and how to prepare for the trip. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The athlete’s consistent training and healthy lifestyle contributed to their exceptional performance in the competition. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun]…
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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. Do you exercise? What’s your favorite routine? Do you get enough sleep? How do you feel about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The goal of the new legislation is to regulate the sale and consumption of tobacco products for public health reasons. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding spices and herbs can enhance the flavor of a dish. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not…
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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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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in the room to keep it at a comfortable level. spark / spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting The new advertising campaign sparked interest in the product, resulting in a significant increase in sales. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food The athlete incorporated protein supplements into his training…
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