Amp UP, not down!
Crash & Burn
Feelin' Good
Down in the Dumps
It's Brain Science
100
Doctors say you should have one of me a day. I have natural sugar that makes me a healthy treat.
What is an apple?
100
Drink me in for a rush, but I'll leave you feeling flat.
What is soda?
100
This activity is not just for dogs and is a very simple way to get moving.
What is walking?
100
Past the point of hunger and still eating.
What is binge eating?
100
A chemical messenger that relays thoughts and actions throughout the brain.
What is a neurotransmitter?
200
Squirrels love me and you should love me too for my good source of healthy fats and protein.
What are nuts?
200
I am your best friend in the morning but I can disrupt your sleep cycle.
What is caffeine?
200
If you are doing this, you will work your muscles, reduce stress and even break a sweat.
What is exercising?
200
When you choose to stay down in the dumps instead of moving on.
What is moping?
200
Food with carbohydrates have this neurotransmitter that helps us relax and feel happy.
What is serotonin?
300
Sunny side up or sunny side down, I am a complete protein that will stabilize your mood.
What is an egg?
300
Satisfies your sweet tooth but makes your dentist upset.
What is candy?
300
Doing this can either calm you or make you wanna dance, depending on the genre.
What is listening to music?
300
Some people spread rumors and intimidate others just to feel better about themselves.
What is bullying/gossiping?
300
Foods with protein lead to the production of this neurotransmitter which keeps us stimulated and alert.
What is dopamine?
400
I swim upstream and keep your alert & energetic!
What is salmon?
400
I leave your fingers red but your body feeling dead.
What are Hot Cheetos?
400
Doing this can decrease stress, increase endorphins, and work out your abs especially when something is funny.
What is laughing?
400
Some people do these activities to forget about their problems by chemically altering their awareness and brains. These activities are illegal for most people.
What is using alcohol or other drugs?
400
This is the state in which our body is unable to raise our blood glucose level.
What is hypoglycemia?
500
Healthy versions of me can keep your heart healthy with antioxidants and help release dopamine, your body's pleasure sensor. The theobromine helps boost your mood.
What is chocolate?
500
Salty & crunchy. This is the easiest food to find at a corner store and comes in a crinkly-sounding bag.
What are chips?
500
This activity involves training your mind to be conscious of the present moment and release other thoughts in order to improve focus, energize, or relax.
What is meditation?
500
These two activities involve sitting and staring at a screen for hours on end. Sometimes people do these activities to forget about their problems, but often they can interfere with sleep and other healthier activities.
What is excessive TV watching or playing video games?
500
Choline, which is found in eggs, is a precursor to this neurotransmitter that helps improve memory and concentration.
What is acetylcholine?
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