health
noun
/helθ/
1 the condition of a person’s body or mind
to be good/bad for your health
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health.
in … health
to be in poor/good health
We are both in excellent health.
Grandma is not in the best of health.
Here are some simple ways to improve your health and fitness.
Smoking can seriously damage your health.
Her mental health began to deteriorate.
physical/sexual/reproductive health
There is no threat to public health from this paint.
Our concern is to protect human health and the environment.
The chance of developing health problems is greater for individuals who are too fat or too thin.
Air pollution causes significant health risks.
The treatment potentially doubles the health benefits for at-risk patients.
Collocations
adjective
verb + health
health + verb
health + noun
phrases
bad for your health
good for your health
health and safety…
2 the state of being physically and mentally healthy
Slowly they nursed him back to health.
Rest and exercise restored her health.
the role of diet in achieving and maintaining health
[TOPICS Health and Fitness A1 3 the work of providing medical services
All parties are promising to increase spending on health.
the Health Minister
the Department of Health
health professionals/workers
health insurance
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work)
4 how successful something is
the health of the economy
the health of your marriage/finances
Idioms
a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition
Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.
The building was given a clean bill of health by the surveyor.
drink somebody’s health
(British English) to wish somebody good health as you lift your glass, and then drink from it
your (very) good health!
said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for somebody's health and happiness
in rude health
(British English, old-fashioned) looking or feeling very healthy
propose a toast (to somebody) | propose somebody’s health
to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking
I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
TOPICS SuccessC2
Word Origin
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