Healthy Habits
For most people, this calorie-free beverage is a good choice for staying hydrated.
What is water?
This organ continuously pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
This mineral helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
Brisk walking, dancing, and water aerobics are examples of this type of exercise.
What is aerobic exercise?
Loose throw rugs can increase the risk of this common household accident.
What is a fall?
Adults should generally brush their teeth this many times each day.
What is twice a day?
These two organs take oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide.
What are the lungs?
Often called the body’s “building blocks,” this nutrient helps build and repair tissues.
What is protein?
Stretching regularly can help improve this ability to move your muscles and joints comfortably.
What is flexibility?
Installing these near the toilet and inside the shower can provide extra support.
What are grab bars?
Cleaning between the teeth with floss or another interdental cleaner should generally be done this often.
What is once a day?
These two organs filter waste and extra water from the blood to make urine.
What are the kidneys?
Found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, this nutrient supports digestion and can help lower cholesterol.
What is fiber?
Tai chi and heel-to-toe walking can help improve this ability and reduce fall risk.
What is balance?
This written record should include prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.
What is a current medication list?
The CDC recommends scrubbing your hands with soap for at least this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds?
A typical adult skeleton contains this many bones.
What is 206?
Too much of this mineral, commonly found in salt, can raise blood pressure.
What is sodium?
Adults age 65 and older should generally perform muscle-strengthening activities at least this many days each week.
What is two days?
An alarm can detect this poisonous gas that cannot be seen or smelled.
What is carbon monoxide?
When soap and water are unavailable, hand sanitizer should contain at least this percentage of alcohol.
What is 60 percent?
This part of the brain plays an important role in balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
This vitamin helps maintain healthy nerves and red blood cells, but some adults over 50 have difficulty absorbing it naturally from food.
What is vitamin B12?
Adults age 65 and older should generally aim for at least this many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.
What is 150 minutes?
Face drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulty are signs of this emergency and mean it is time to call 911.
What is a stroke?