Health: Common Vocabulary and Phrases

I am ......... to diabetes because my father has it and so does my mother. I have to be really careful about what I eat, and I try to exercise as much as possible.
hone
running
pulling
prone

I ......... down with a terrible cold last month. However, I feel better now.
pulled
pushed
came
shoved

It's really hard to ......... over a tragedy. Sometimes, counseling is a good idea because it can help people cope with disturbing and sad circumstances.
want
come
get
fight

She suffers ......... multiple sclerosis. However, she has a very good attitude and follows a homeopathic regimen.
on
before
in
from

My son scraped his knee the other day. But, the wound ......... better quickly because I put an antibiotic cream on it.
came
stayed
kept
got

Heart disease ......... in my family. That means heart disease is a genetic condition that is common in my family.
pulls
fights
hurts
runs

I'm ......... something today. I don't feel well and I feel like I'm going to get a cold, so I'm going to take some vitamin C to combat that feeling.
meeting
fighting
bearing
staying

Wow! What a workout! It feels like every single ......... in my body hurts. Yoga is not easy!
pill
brain
pain
bone

I know you feel nauseous but you have to ......... yourself together. There's no need to cry. Just lie down and try to get some sleep.
push
stay
stretch
pull

I can't ......... it anymore. The pain is too much. Give me some pain medication right now.
hurt
pain
bear
come