What's Your Number?
This 9-digit number is assigned to citizens by the government and is necessary for things like banking, taxes, and receiving government benefits.
Social Security Number
How long should you spend washing your hands?
At least 20 seconds (Sing the alphabet twice!)
This is the act of being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while you are doing something or interacting with others.
Mindfulness
How many hours of sleep a night do adults need?
7-9 hours
Though it's often referred to as the "male hormone", everyone has THIS hormone in their body-- it helps maintain muscle and bone strength.
Testosterone
This 4-digit number is utilized when making purchases to protect your debit or credit cards.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
How often should you floss your teeth?
Once a day-- helps prevent gingivitis, cavities, and tartar buildup
This is the practice of taking on another person's perspective to understand what they're going through and how they're feeling right now.
Empathy
This is the hormone that your body naturally produces to help your body know when to sleep and when to wake up. HINT: You can also buy supplements of this hormone if you struggle with insomnia.
Melatonin
Though it's often referred to as the "female hormone", everyone has THIS hormone in their body-- it supports brain, bone, and heart health.
Estrogen
If you are able to drive legally, there is a special combination of letters and numbers on your ID card that helps the government track your driving record. What is this called?
Driver's License Number
Exfoliating is the act of removing dead skin cells to keep skin healthy and soft. How often should you exfoliate your body?
2-3 times a week (less if you sensitive skin)
This is the desire to help someone when you see that they're going through a difficult time.
Compassion
When we sleep, our brains go through different periods of activity known as "sleep cycles". What is the average time it takes to complete one full sleep cycle?
90 minutes (can vary from 60-120 minutes, depending on the person)
This hormone is also called the "love hormone"-- it is released in the body when we have positive physical contact with someone we care about (like hugging, mothers doing skin-to-skin contact with newborns, etc). It also helps reduce pain signals!
Oxytocin
This number can be found on your insurance card; it verifies who you are and what policy you're covered by.
Recipient Identification Number (RIN)
"Deodorant" is a chemical or ingredient used to cover up/reduce odors. The sticks you buy at the store for your underarms often have deodorant, and a SECOND ingredient in it to reduce sweat. What is this called?
Anti-perspirant
This is the practice of being fully focused and engaged within a conversation with another person; it requires skills like turn-taking, eye contact, and asking questions.
Active Listening
The most vivid (memorable) dreams we have occur during which stage of sleep?
REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement-- brain is active similar to when we're awake, eyes move quickly under eyelids, vital signs go up)
This chemical messenger is associated with pleasure and reward, and naturally releases when you achieve a goal or engage in an activity you enjoy (eating good food, watching your favorite movie, seeing friends, etc).
Dopamine
There are 50 of these in Chicago; each one represents a different group of neighborhoods and is led by an alderman.
Wards/ Ward Number
When you buy sunblock, it has a number on the label to indicate how well it protects skin from the sun's UV rays. What is this number called?
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)-- helps prevent cancer and premature skin aging
These are personal rules we set on what kind of behaviors and interactions from others are acceptable, in order to protect our own well-being.
Boundaries
"Blue light" should be avoided an hour before bedtime, because blue light tricks the body into thinking it's daytime and staying awake. Name a personal or household item that gives off "blue light".
Cellphones/Computers/Tablets/Flat Screen TVs/Handheld Gaming Consoles
This chemical messenger is essential for mood regulation, sleep cycles, and digestive health-- and most of it is made in the intestinal track!
Serotonin