Vocab
Millions of people worldwide manage _ like diabetes, asthma or heart disease through lifestyle adjustments and regular medical care.
chronic diseases
The heart is a vital muscular _ that pumps blood throughout the entire body.
organ
at your peak
There is no cure for Alzheimer's, which is the most common form of _.
dementia
During what phase of sleep do most dreams occur?
REM (rapid eye movement)
The island of Okinawa in Japan is known for having an unusually high number of _.
centenarians
Getting a flu shot every year is an effective _ measure against catching the virus.
preventative
We watched the patient's condition _ over the weekend?
deteriorate
The bubonic plague is an _ caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria.
infectious disease
What John Lennon song invites listeners to conceive of a world with no religion or possessions?
Imagine
The cat was remarkably _, leaping from the bookshelf to the windowsill without knocking over a single book.
agile
Enjoying sweets is perfectly fine as long as you consume them in _.
moderation
Regular activities like running, swimming, and brisk walking are excellent for your _ health.
cardiovascular
The pharmaceutical company announced their new vaccine successfully passed the final phase of its _.
clinical trial
Name one of the two South American countries that are landlocked?
Bolivia
She felt her _ ticking away and wanted to have a baby as soon as possible.
biological clock
Applying a rich moisturiser can help _ your skin and give you a fresh, healthy glow.
rejuvenate
The average _ of a domestic cat is about 15 years but indoor bats can often live much longer.
lifespan
Despite his advanced age and increasing _, my grandfather still insists on living independently.
frailty
What was the world's most visited website in the year 2001?
Yahoo
In the human body, cardiac _ contracts rhythmically to pump blood throughout the circulatory system.
tissue
The driver had to _ the car quickly as they approached a sharp curve
decelerate
Any decrease in tourism could have serious _ for the local economy.
repercussions
Researchers are observing the course of the disease at a _ level.
cellular
What is the gestation period for an elephant?
22 months