B1 English Health & Wellness Stories
B1 English health & wellness stories for intermediate learners. Complex narratives, idiomatic expressions, and diverse vocabulary.
4 stories available
Quitting Sugar
After a doctor's warning about high blood sugar, Sara decides to quit eating sugar completely. The first weeks are difficult with cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but she replaces sweets with fruits and stays determined. After a month, she notices improved energy, clearer skin, and better sleep. Two years later, Sara lives sugar-free and shares her experience through a blog, inspiring others to make healthier choices.
Mental Health Day
Sophie, a marketing manager, wakes up exhausted after weeks of overwork. She remembers her therapist's advice about mental health being as important as physical health and decides to take a mental health day. Despite initial guilt, she spends the day reconnecting with herself - sleeping in, cooking a proper breakfast, walking in the park, visiting her favorite coffee shop, and talking with her mother. She reads, takes a bath, and writes in her journal. The experience helps her realize she had been ignoring her own needs. Sophie returns to work with a new perspective, setting boundaries and scheduling regular mental health days, inspiring her colleagues with her positive change.
The Hospital Visit
Sarah receives an early morning call that her grandmother has fallen and broken her hip. She rushes to the hospital where she learns the emergency surgery was successful. Throughout the day, Sarah stays by her grandmother's side, bringing comfort items from home and helping her rest. The doctor explains the recovery process, including physical therapy. When Sarah's parents arrive in the evening, the family makes plans to support the grandmother's rehabilitation together.
Learning Meditation
Thomas is a stressed software developer who cannot sleep well and constantly thinks about work. His colleague Sarah suggests meditation. Despite initial skepticism, Thomas starts using a meditation app. After struggling with wandering thoughts at first, he gradually learns to focus on his breathing. Within a month, Thomas experiences better sleep, fewer headaches, and improved concentration. Six months later, he meditates daily and has joined a meditation group, finally finding peace in his busy life.