disorder /dɪˈsɔː.də r / /-ˈsɔːr.dɚ/ noun ILLNESS 2. [ C or U ] an illness of the mind or body
a blood disorder The family have a history of mental disorder. exercise /ˈek.sə.saɪz/ /-sɚ-/ noun HEALTHY ACTIVITY 1. [ C or U ] physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy
Swimming is my favourite form of exercise. You really should take more exercise. I do stomach exercises most days. factor /ˈfæk.tə r / /-tɚ/ noun [ C ] FACT 1. a fact or situation which influences the result of something
People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors. Heavy snow was a contributing factor in the accident. Price will be a major/crucial factor in the success of this new product. The economy is regarded as the decisive/key factor which will determine the outcome of the general election. informal The film's success is largely due to its feel-good factor (= its ability to make people feel happy) . fast food noun [ U ]
hot food such as a burger that is quick to cook or is already cooked and is therefore served very quickly in a restaurant
fat /fæt/ noun 1. [ U ] the substance under the skin of humans and animals that stores energy and keeps them warm
body fat Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat (= fat under the skin) , which provides them with better insulation than men. 2. [ C or U ] a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants and used especially in cooking
This product contains no animal fat. I only use vegetable fats in cooking. harm /hɑːm/ /hɑːrm/ noun [ U ]
physical or other injury or damage
Both deny conspiring to cause actual bodily harm. A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm. Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone any harm. You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit) . She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend) , she was joking. She was frightened by the experience but she came to no harm (= was not hurt) . health /helθ/ noun [ U ]
1. the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well
to be in good/poor health Regular exercise is good for your health. I had to give up drinking for health reasons. He gave up work because of ill- health. 2. the condition of something that changes or develops, such as an organization or system
the financial health of the business heart attack noun [ C ]
a serious medical condition in which the heart does not get enough blood, causing great pain and often leading to death
John had a heart attack three years ago. infection /ɪnˈfek.ʃ ə n/ noun [ C or U ]
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
a serious infection a throat infection Bandage the wound to reduce the risk of infection.