Lesson Vocabulary (English)

activity neurosis = A condition that occurs when a person is overly concerned about getting enough exercise.

atherosclerosis = A disease in which certain substances, including fats, build up on the inside walls of the arteries.

blood pressure = The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

diabetes = A disease in which a person's body cannot regulate its blood sugar level.

diastolic blood pressure = The force against the artery wall just before the heart beats. It is the lower of the two blood pressure numbers.

eating disorders = Health problems that manifest themselves through starvation, eating binges followed by purging, and overeating.

heart attack = A sudden failure of the heart to function properly; occurs when the blood supply into or within the heart is cut off.

hyperkinetic conditions = Health problems caused by doing too much physical activity