F2F Class Notes (Raph)[R]

Vocabulary

Mental (adj): 1- relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking:
E.g.: The family has a history of mental disease.
E.g.: Exercising regularly is important for your physical and mental health.

Affect (v): 1- to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something:
E.g.: Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.
E.g.: It’s a disease that affects mainly older people.

Effect (n): 1- the result of a particular influence:
E.g.: Global warming will have terrible effects all over the world.
E.g.: I think I’m suffering from the effects of too little sleep.

Obesity (n): 1- the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health.
E.g.: The National Institute of Health is discussing ways of tackling the problem of childhood obesity.
E.g.: A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.

Anonymous (adj): 1- made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public:
E.g.: The money was donated by an anonymous person.
E.g.: Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.

Distress (n): 1- a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain. 2- 苦难
E.g.: She said that the way she had been treated at work had caused her a lot of distress.
E.g.: Many of the horses were showing signs of distress at the end of the race.

Anxiety (n): 1- an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. 2- 焦虑
E.g.: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
E.g.: That explains his anxiety over his health.
E.g.: Her son is a source of a lot of anxiety.

Depression (n): 1- a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious (= worried and nervous) for long periods and cannot have a normal life during these periods.
E.g.: She suffered from depression for a long time after her husband died.
E.g.: If you suffer from depression, it’s best to get professional help.

Component (n): 1- part that combines with other parts to form something bigger.
E.g.: The factory supplies electrical components for cars.
E.g.: The course has four main components: business law, finance, computing and management skills.

Mediterranean Sea (n): 1- 地中海

Carbohydrate / Carbs (n): 1- 碳水化合物

Diabetes (n): 1- 糖尿病

You are what you eat, say scientists
(Source: www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1712/171220-food-5.html)

Scientists have researched the effects our diet has on our mental health. They say what we eat affects and changes our brain up until the age of 30. This explains why older adults are more emotionally stable than under-30s. The research team was led by a professor of health and wellness studies. She said that people knew of the link between our diet and diabetes, heart disease and obesity, but we don’t know so much about the influence our diet has on mental health. The researchers suggested that mental well-being led to healthy eating, healthy practices, and exercising.

The research was carried out anonymously via an Internet survey. It was sent to different professional and social networks. The study found that adults under 30 who ate fast food more than three times a week had higher levels of distress, anxiety and depression. For adults over 30, the study found that eating less carbohydrates and more fruit reduced these conditions. The researchers pointed to research showing how a Mediterranean diet was as good for our brain as for our body. They said: “It has all the components that are important for the healthy structure of the brain.”

Pronunciation

Eyebrow: /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Exercise: /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/

Then: /ðen/

Diet: /ˈdaɪ.ət/

Adult:  /ˈæd.ʌlt/ /əˈdʌlt/

Affect: /əˈfekt/

Effect: /ɪˈfekt/

Diabetes: /ˌdaɪ.əˈbiː.t̬əs/

Obesity: /oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i/

Anonymous: /əˈnɑː.nə.məs/

Carbohydrate: /ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/