When people     1     (face) with health or nutrition questions, it is     2     (increasing) common to go online and diagnose themselves. But the Internet is full of conflicting health warnings with no regulation to get rid of the wrong advice, some of     3     is extremely dangerous! Also, search engines rank results by     4     (popular) rather than accuracy, so solid facts can be tricky to find. It is worth     5     (check) if the writer of an online piece is properly qualified as an expert. Anyone can call     6     (they) a “diet expert”, “nutritionist” and even a “doctor” — given it could refer to qualifications like a PhD. But remember, only officially     7     (recognize) practicing doctors as well as dietitians have degrees     8     giving medical     9     (suggest). So if you are unsure and still wondering whether the chocolate diet really does work or not, then it pays to make       10     appointment with your dietician or doctor. The truth is out there, and you just need to look in the right place!

Do you remember a time when you had no worries stopping you from getting a good night’s rest?     1     (fortunate), your happy childhood is probably a thing of the past.

A recent survey has found that many people suffer     2     sleep problems. Some are unable to fall     3     (sleep), some wake up in the middle of the night, and others simply do not get enough sleep. One of the reasons why people fail to get a good night’s sleep     4    (be) pressure from school or work. Noise pollution and light pollution in big     5     (city) may also contribute to sleep problems. In the short term, people with sleep problems often feel tired and have trouble     6     (concentrate). In the long term, they may be at increased risk of having     7     poor memory, being overweight and suffering a heart attack. Sleep problems are especially dangerous for teenagers. They are still growing, and night is the time when     8     (they) bodies grow faster. Teenagers who do not get enough sleep may experience situations     9     body development slows down, and their health suffers.

So, if you have a sleep problem, it might be time     10     (make) some changes in your lifestyle.

The best way to deal with sports injuries is to keep them from happening in the first place. Knowing the rules of the game you are playing and using the right     1     (equip) can go a long way toward preventing injuries. If you think you have been injured, pull     2     (you) out of the game or stop     3     (do) your activity or workout. Let a coach or parent know what happened in case you need to see a doctor. Serious head and neck injuries happen most often to athletes     4     play contact sports like football. Keep the injured person still with his or her head     5     (hold) straight while someone calls for emergency     6     (medicine) help. If the person     7     (lie) on the ground, do not try to move him or her.

Your first question after a sports injury will     8     (probable) be, “When can I play again?” This depends on the injury and what your doctor tells you. Even if you can’t return to your sport right away, a doctor might have suggestions and advice     9     what you can do to stay fit. Always check with your doctor     10     trying any activity following an injury.

Should you eat to live or live to eat? While eating is functional, and our bodies need the fuel that food provides, dining with friends or loved ones can be     1     enjoyable experience. However, some of us often find ourselves     2     (reserve) a table for one in a restaurant. But is dining alone really that bad? Maybe not.

We all have foods we like and dislike. Maybe it’s a pungent (味道重的) cheese or stinky fish. We sometimes hold back on things that may offend the     3     (nose) of others. When dining alone, we can consume whatever we would like, with the added bonus     4     we might be able to eat more     5     (healthy). Often, if you want a salad and your significant other wants some less healthy cuisine, you end up ordering the same. And if you don’t get the same, you might end up with food envy as you watch someone enjoy a pizza while you     6     (leave) holding the corn.

Have you ever spent too long debating     7     people which restaurant to eat in or when to meet? If dining alone, you can make the choice depending on your desires at that moment and get your nourishment at exactly the time you’re     8     (hunger)! Finally, for some, dining alone can be a necessity. For those of us who suffer from misophonia, a hatred of sound, the noise of someone else chewing can be hard     9     (bear). Eating alone can save you from the extreme anxiety that may arise listening to someone smack (咂) their lips!

So, is eating alone bad? Well, it may not be for everyone,     10     there certainly are some benefits to it. Try it sometime — you might just like it!