Here is a list of English vocabulary words related to health:
- Health: The state of being free from illness or injury
- Wellness: The state of being in good physical and mental health
- Fitness: The state of being physically fit and healthy
- Exercise: Physical activity that is done to improve or maintain physical fitness
- Nutrition: The process of obtaining the nutrients that are necessary for good health
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
- Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment, such as a mineral, vitamin, or protein
- Vitamin: A substance that is necessary in small amounts for the proper functioning of the body
- Mineral: A naturally occurring, inorganic substance that is necessary for the proper functioning of the body
- Protein: A substance that is necessary for the growth and repair of tissues in the body
- Hygiene: The practice of keeping the body and environment clean in order to prevent illness
- Sanitation: The practice of keeping the environment clean in order to prevent illness
- Disease: A condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress
- Illness: A state of poor health
- Sickness: A state of poor health
- Injury: Damage to the body caused by an accident or trauma
- Healing: The process of repairing or recovering from damage or injury
- Treatment: The act of providing medical care or therapy to improve health
- Medicine: A substance or treatment used to prevent or cure illness or injury
- Cure: A treatment that relieves or eliminates a disease or condition
- Symptom: A change in the body or mind that is experienced by a person and is a sign of a disease or condition
- Diagnosis: The identification of a disease or condition through examination and testing
- Prescription: A written or electronic order for medication or other treatment, issued by a doctor or other healthcare provider
- Over-the-counter: Referring to medication that is available for purchase without a prescription
- Dosage: The amount of a medication or other treatment that is recommended or prescribed
- Side effect: An unwanted effect of a medication or treatment
- Allergy: A hypersensitive reaction of the body to a substance, such as pollen or peanuts
- Immunization: The process of protecting the body against a disease by introducing a vaccine
- Vaccine: A substance that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a particular disease
- Health care: The process of maintaining or improving the health of an individual or population
- Health care provider: A person or organization that provides health care, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital
- Primary care: The first level of contact that a person has with the health care system, typically with a primary care provider such as a family doctor
- Specialist: A doctor or other healthcare provider who has specialized training in a particular area of medicine
- Hospital: A medical facility that provides inpatient care, diagnostic services, and other medical services
- Clinic: A medical facility that provides outpatient care and diagnostic services
- Emergency room: A department of a hospital that is equipped and staffed to provide immediate medical treatment for acute illness or injury
- Pharmacy: A place where prescription medications and other pharmaceutical products are dispensed
- Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who is trained to prepare and dispense medications
- Physical therapy: Treatment that uses physical methods, such as exercise and massage, to improve movement and function
- Occupational therapy: Treatment that helps people perform everyday tasks and activities, such as dressing and eating
- Speech therapy: Treatment that helps people with speech and language disorders, such as stuttering or aphasia
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping someone recover from an illness or injury, or to adapt to a disability
- Palliative care: Medical care that focuses on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, without seeking to cure the illness
- Hospice care: Palliative care that is provided to terminally ill patients and their families
- Alternative medicine: Forms of treatment that are not considered part of mainstream Western medicine, such as acupuncture or herbal remedies
- Complementary medicine: Forms of treatment that are used in addition to mainstream Western medicine, such as yoga or meditation
- Integrative medicine: A approach to health care that combines mainstream Western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies
- Mental health: The state of being emotionally and mentally well
- Mental illness: A condition that affects a person’s thinking, mood, or behavior and impairs their ability to function normally
- Therapy: Treatment for mental or emotional problems, such as counseling or psychotherapy
- Counseling: A form of therapy that involves talking to a trained professional to help with emotional or psychological problems
- Psychotherapy: A form of therapy that involves talking to a trained professional to help with emotional or psychological problems
- Psychiatrist: A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illness
- Psychologist: A professional who is trained to study the mind and behavior and to help people with emotional and psychological problems
- Social worker: A professional who helps people cope with personal, social, and economic problems
- Substance abuse: The excessive or inappropriate use of drugs or alcohol
- Addiction: The state of being physically and mentally dependent on a substance, such as drugs or alcohol
I hope this list is helpful!