2/17 Talk about how people are becoming more health-conscious.

In the past, people just did what was common sense for their health.

ex> Common sense is very important in one’s social life.

But now, people have become a lot more health-conscious.

* health-conscious: 건강에 신경을 쓰는

ex> My mother became very health-conscious after the surgery.

First, there is a lot more information out there on our health.

There are more options when it comes to working out.

* there are more options: 선택의 폭이 더 넓다

ex> There are more options than ever before when it comes to cell phones.

They get medical check-ups on a regular basis.

* get medical check-ups: 건강 검진을 받다; health check-up, physical checkup, physical

ex> I didn't get a chance to get a medical check-up this year.

If something is wrong with their health, they can do something about it earlier than in the past.

* earlier than in the past: 예전보다 일찍

ex> Children are reaching puberty earlier than in the past.

@ I’m getting a full medical check-up.  종합 검진을 받으려고 해.

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1.      I thought it was a common sense.

2.      I am becoming more health-conscious as I get older.

3.      I’m trying to get medical check-ups every year.

4.      Flowers are blooming early than in the past.