Here are some phrases that students can use in writing:

- lifestyle changes: những thay đổi trong cách sống

Adults who have diabetes need to make some lifestyle changes such as cutting down on sugar.

- overall health: tình trạng sức khỏe tổng quát

- life expectancy: tuổi thọ

Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world, at 83 years.

- quit smoking: bỏ hút thuốc lá

- reduce stress: giảm căng thẳng

- eat a balanced diet: ăn kiêng

The best way to lose weight is eating a balanced diet and getting lots of exercise.

- get plenty of sleep: ngủ nhiều hơn

- exercise regularly: tập thể dục thường xuyên

- get vaccinations / immunizations: tiêm vắc-xin

My son needs to get some vaccinations before traveling to a tropical country.

- health insurance: bảo hiểm sức khỏe

I didn’t have health insurance, so I had to pay for the surgery myself.

- suffer / sustain serious injury: chấn thương nghiêm trọng

- minor injury: chấn thương nhẹ

They walked away from the accident with minor injuries – just some cuts and bruises.

- prevent infection: ngăn ngừa nhiễm trùng

- relieve the pain: giảm cơn đau

If you pull a muscle, ice can help relieve the pain and reduce swelling.

- suffer from a chronic condition: bị bệnh mãn tính

He suffers from chronic back pain due to years of poor posture.

- over-the-counter medications: thuốc không cần mua theo toa của bác sĩ

- prescription medications: thuốc theo toa của bác sĩ

He takes some very strong prescription medications to treat his bipolar disorder.

- alleviate the symptoms: giảm bớt các triệu chứng

- to be diagnosed with: được chuẩn đoán là

After a series of exams, Diana was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

- terminally ill: bệnh quá nặng, không thể chữa trị được

The patient in room 4 is terminally ill.

Nguyễn Thị Trâm
Giáo viên Tiếng Anh – Trường Quốc tế Á Châu