Dietary Choices
What type of diet consists of not eating any animal or animal products?
Vegan
What type of exercise increases your heart rate and breathing?
Cardio
How much does the average brain weigh?
What does BPD stand for?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to manage their emotions. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others.
What is the name for someone who doesn't eat meat but will eat fish?
Pescatarian
What happens to our muscle mass as we age?
Lose muscle mass
How many individuals in America have Alzheimer's or dementia?
2.9 million people
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What diet has olive oil as the primary source of fat?
Mediterranean
What does stretching help with as age?
Muscle flexibility, as we age our muscles shorten
Is dementia more common in women or men?
Women
In 2021, how many Americans have a mental health disorder?
57.8 million
What type of diet consists of fasting for 12- or 16-hour increments with small windows to eat?
Intermittent Fasting
What happens when you sit for long periods of time?
Muscles and joints become tight
How much did the USA spend on dementia in 2016?
Spending on dementia was among the top 10 health care costs in the U.S. in 2016, when it topped $79 billion. That was more than double the amount from 10 years earlier.
What percentage of men have received mental health services?
What type of diet consists of low carb and high fat?
Ketogenic
How many hours a day does the average American sit?
6.5
What type of diet promotes brain health?
MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. This diet of brain healthy foods gives your brain fuel to help improve mental focus and slow decline in thinking skills. The MIND diet focuses on plant-based foods. It includes plenty of leafy greens and other vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, poultry and fish. It limits foods like butter, cheese, red meat and sweets.
What mental health issues does electroconvulsive therapy help with?
Depression and mania