Across
- 3. a chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy
- 4. a disease or condition that exists esp. among older people, and that results in the gradual loss of mental abilities, such as the ability to think, reason, and remember things
- 6. a disease in which a person’s joints become swollen, and in which there is some loss in the ability to move them without pain
- 7. relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
- 8. a neurotransmitter (= a chemical in the body that carries messages from the brain) that helps you feel relaxed and happy
- 9. the body's cells and organs that fight illness and disease
Down
- 1. the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, thought to create a feeling of calm
- 2. a mental health condition that affects someone's moods, so that they can sometimes feel very depressed (= sad and without hope or energy) and at other times very excited and energetic
- 4. 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
- 5. an uncomfortable feeling of worry about something that is happening or might happen, or a cause of this
