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General words for health

health

noun

the condition of your body, especially whether or not you are ill

condition

noun

the physical state of a person or animal, especially how healthy they are

fitness

noun

the state of being physically healthy and strong

constitution

noun

your general physical condition, health, and strength

mental health

noun

the condition of your mind

well-being

noun

the satisfactory state that someone or something should be in, that involves such things as being happy, healthy, and safe, and having enough money

ill health

noun

a state of health that is not good, especially over a long period

shape

noun

how healthy or fit someone is

wellness

noun

health

health

noun

the condition of being strong and well

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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