Outdoor Safety
This mosquito-borne virus is the one NYC health officials monitor most closely each summer
What is West Nile Virus?
Research shows that regularly spending time with friends can benefit both mental health and _____ health.
What is brain or cognitive health?
What is False?
This healthy habit has been shown to improve mood, memory, heart health and sleep, and it doesn't require a gym membership!
What is walking?
What has one eye but cannot see?
What is a needle?
Besides using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing this style clothing can help reduce tick bites while outdoors
What are long sleeves and long pants (and preferably light-colored clothing)?
This famous New York park opened to the public on August 1, 1858, after many years of construction
What is Central Park?
What is 10 AM to 4 PM?
Adults should include this nutrient at each meal to help maintain muscle mass
What is protein?
What is the wealthiest nut?
What is a cashew?
True or False: Ticks can jump or fly onto people
What is False?
Ticks crawl onto people from grass, shrubs, and leaf litter
This measures the strength of the radiation from the sun and can be easily checked before spending time outdoors
What is the UV Index?
If you suddenly stop doing this entirely while in a hot environment, it is a medical emergency indicating your internal cooling system has failed
What is sweating?
It is recommended to limit this nutrient because too much can raise blood pressure, which is the leading risk factor for a stroke
What is salt or sodium?
What can you break even if you never touch it?
What is a promise?
Mosquitos can breed in as little as about 7 days, what action can you take to prevent them from breeding at your home?
Mosquitos breed in standing water
This 1975 movie made people afraid to go swimming in the ocean
What is Jaws?
Symptoms of heat exhaustion such as dizziness, fatigue and a weak, rapid pulse should be addressed immediately because it can lead to ______
What is heat stroke?
This blood test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over about three months
What is A1C?
What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do?
What is your name?
After spending time outdoors, what areas should be carefully checked for ticks? Name two
What is behind the knees, under the arms, around the waist, in the hair/scalp, behind ears and between the legs?
What is a cicada?
What should you do if you suspect heat stroke?
What is call 911 immediately?
And begin cooling the affected person with ice packs or cold, wet clothes while waiting for help to arrive
This mineral found in bananas, beans and leafy greens helps support muscle function and heart rhythm
What is potassium?
If you have me you want to share me, if you share me you won't have me. What am I?
What is a secret?