health
noun /helθ/
/helθ/
[uncountable]Idioms - 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.
Wordfinder- acute
- condition
- health
- medicine
- outbreak
- pain
- recover
- relapse
- terminal
- treatment
Extra Examples- He felt in much better health.
- He had to retire due to ill health.
- He is unable to travel far because of his state of health.
- Her health gradually improved.
- His health began to fail under the heavy pressures of the job.
- She's never really enjoyed good health.
- He has been in poor health for some time now.
- The air quality was so bad that the government issued a health warning.
- the health benefits of physical activity
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excellent
- full
- good
- …
- enjoy
- have
- ensure
- …
- improve
- deteriorate
- fail
- …
- care
- system
- authority
- …
- bad for your health
- good for your health
- health and safety
- …
- the state of being physically and mentally healthy
- He was nursed back to health by his wife.
- Rest and exercise restored her health.
- the role of diet in achieving and maintaining health
Extra ExamplesTopics Health and Fitnessa1- Some athletes are prepared to risk their health to win a medal.
- You need to maintain your physical and mental health.
- She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life.
- As long as you have your health, nothing else matters.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excellent
- full
- good
- …
- enjoy
- have
- ensure
- …
- improve
- deteriorate
- fail
- …
- care
- system
- authority
- …
- bad for your health
- good for your health
- health and safety
- …
- 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)
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excellent
- full
- good
- …
- enjoy
- have
- ensure
- …
- improve
- deteriorate
- fail
- …
- care
- system
- authority
- …
- bad for your health
- good for your health
- health and safety
- …
- how successful something is
- the health of the economy
- the health of your marriage/finances
Word OriginOld English hǣlth, of Germanic origin; related to whole.
Idioms
a clean bill of health
- 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.