Self-Care
This is the primary hormone that is released when an individual is stressed. It can lead to weight gain, depression, anxiety, etc, if not controlled
Cortisol
How many hours of sleep should the average adult get per night?
Eight hours
Which two places can the virus enter your body?
The mouth and nose
How many times per day should a person floss their teeth?
Once
True or false: Spending too much time on social media can have negative effects on one's mental health
True
______________is about paying close attention to what you are doing in the present moment, noticing when your attention wanders and bringing it back to what you are doing?
What is mindfulness
False - cell phone and television use before bed can make it more difficult to fall asleep, as your brain becomes more active
True or false: Alcohol based hand sanitizers cause antibiotic resistance
False - they do NOT cause antibiotic resistance, unlike other antiseptics or antibiotics
True or False: About 85% of people with persistent halitosis (bad breath) have a medical condition that causes the problem
How often should you replace your loofah in the bathtub or shower?
Most adults need a total of _____ minutes of exercise per week
150
What should you avoid during the day in order to get a good night's sleep?
Excessive caffeine
Napping
Name three (3) instances where someone should wash their hands
- Before/after eating
- Before/after changing a diaper
- After using the bathroom
- Before eating or preparing food
- When visibly soiled
What percentage of Americans suffer from gum disease?
65%
75%
80%
75%
This condition is a fungus that causes an inflammation, cracking, and peeling of the skin between the toes and can also infect the toenails.
What is athlete's foot
This is the "feel good" chemical that is often produced when an individual is exercising. It can increase happiness and reduce pain.
Endorphins
The inability to get to sleep or stay asleep during the night, awakening in the morning feeling sluggish or not rested, or uninterested in remaining awake
Insomnia
20 seconds
This is the biggest cause of tooth decay.
What is sugar?
True or False: Studies show that 70% of ice served in restaurants contain more bacteria than toilet water
True
Some people communicate in a way that is too passive. Other people have a style that is too aggressive. An _______ style is the happy medium between these two.
What is assertive
A lack of sleep can affect your concentration and focus as much as this widely abused product.
What is alcohol
________ is a generic word for four different types of organisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
What is a germ
Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth for this long
What is two minutes?
True or False: Up to 90% of people do not wash their hands as often as they should.
False - 97% of people do not wash their hands as often as they should