a. Seeing your doctor to have regular health check-ups can actually harm your health. b. Tired and stressed as you drive badly through traffic queues, knowing that you will have to do overtime to catch up the next day. c. Your doctor tells you your lifestyle is unhealthy, and this news adds to your already high stress levels. d. You have to book an appointment. Your work schedule changes that day and you end up rushing to the doctor's after work. e. Health check-ups? They make you ill!

a. Nam: Hi, Mark! You look great! Have you been keeping fit? b. Nam: That's awesome! I also want to stay fit and keep a healthy lifestyle. c. Mark: Yes, I've been working out regularly and trying to balance my diet.

a. In many cities car travel is so slow that it's quicker to cycle. b. Is cycling in big cities good or bad for you? c. But also think about the extra exercise you are getting on your way to work. It's hard to reach any firm conclusions. d. Think about the fumes you are breathing from cars and lorries. e. You have to buy safety equipment such as a helmet. When you exercise hard, you breathe more deeply.

Hi Alex, a. I also had a health check-up last week, and luckily everything was fine, but the doctor told me to avoid processed food and red meat because they can be harmful in the long run. b. I've started going to the gym twice a week and trying to keep fit. It feels really good, especially after long hours at my desk job. c. How about you? Are you still doing yoga in the mornings? I remember you told me it helps reduce stress and makes you more mindful throughout the day. d. I've recently made some changes to my routine to follow a healthier lifestyle. e. Write back soon and let me know how you're doing. Best, Emma

a. Anna: I get it. I also had a check-up last month and realized I need to balance my work schedule better to avoid exhaustion and loss of sleep. b. Ben: Because I've been feeling tired and even a bit depressed. Also, the doctor said my life expectancy could be affected if I keep ignoring my health. c. Anna: How are you planning to improve your health this year? d. Anna: Why those changes? e. Ben: I'm going to start with a better diet and reduce my intake of processed food and red meat.