These idioms provide a colorful way to express health-related concepts and experiences

IELTS & TOEFL Vocabulary/Idioms on topic "Health"

what we put in our bodies affects our health
"My mom always reminds me to choose nutritious foods because she believes that you are what you eat."

in good physical condition
"It's important to engage in regular physical activity to stay in good shape and maintain a healthy weight."

your level of fitness is more important than your physical age
"Even though she's in her 80s, my grandmother maintains a youthful spirit and zest for life. She truly embodies the concept of being as old as you feel."

not completely well
"She's been feeling under the weather for the past few days, so she decided to take some time off work to rest and recover."

to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time
"She realized that her excessive caffeine consumption was negatively affecting her sleep, so she made a conscious effort to kick the habit."

recovering / feeling better
"He had a minor surgery last month, but he's already on the mend and making a steady recovery."

to have difficulty speaking, often because your throat is dry or you want to cough
"She tried to give a speech, but the nervousness caused her to have a frog in her throat, making it difficult to speak clearly."

really unwell, extremely disappointed, upset, or dejected about a particular situation or outcome.
"She had been looking forward to her vacation, but when she fell ill on the first day, she was as sick as a parrot."