How healthy living nearly killed me

Vocabulary

neglect - to fail to take care of somebody/something
She denies neglecting her baby.
The buildings had been neglected for years.

indulge - to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you

For a special treat, indulge yourself with one of these luxury desserts.
She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.

mind-boggling - very difficult to imagine or understand
It’s mind-boggling to me that this is allowed to happen.

Thinking about how much I have to do is just mind-boggling.

5 dangerous things you should let your kids do

Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School, spells out 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do — and why a little danger is good for both kids and grownups.



Vocabulary:

stringent - very strict and that must be obeyed

Licences are only granted under the most stringent conditions.

We live in a world full of stringent regulations.

pivotal - of great importance because other things depend on it

Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area.

Learning to read is pivotal moment in every child's life.

combustion - the process of burning
Poisonous gases are produced during fossil fuel combustion.