Alcohol
IBS
Brain Injuries
Sleep
Stress
100
The amount of alcohol consumption considered "safe" by the WHO.
No safe amount
100
Type of IBS associated with frequent watery or mushy stools.
IBS-D
100
The number one cause of brain injuries.
Falls
100
The recommended amount of sleep for adolescents.
8-9 hours of sleep
100
Experiencing the death of a loved one or working in a high-pressure job is an example of this kind of stress.
Distress or bad stress
200
Number of alcoholic drinks that a woman may consume that would be considered moderate drinking.
1 drink
200
True or false: IBS can increase you risk of colon cancer
False - No studies have indicated a link between IBS and colorectal cancer or formation of precancerous polyps.
200
An example of an external brain injury.
Fall, assault, motor vehicle accident, or sports injury.
200
The recommended amount sleep for school-age children (6-13).
9-11 hours of sleep
200
Riding a roller coaster is an example of this kind of stress.
Eustress or good stress
300
Half of all alcohol-related cancers are associated with this level of drinking.
Light to moderate alcohol consumption
300
True or false: Cutting out dairy and gluten will get rid of my IBS symptoms
False - Not necessarily. IBS is different for every person and not everyone who has lactose or gluten intolerance has IBS.
300
Tips for preventing brain injuries.
Wearing a helmet, wearing a seatbelt, removing clutter from high-traffic areas, using ladders appropriately, making sure hallways are well lit
300
This popular additive found in soft drinks blocks the action of adenosine in brain. It is also associated with the "afternoon crash" when it wears off.
Caffeine
300
Activities that may help you be more resilient to stress or maybe even reverse damage done to your brain by chronic stress.
Exercise, good nutrition, practicing mindfulness, getting enough sleep, or participating in leisure activities.
400
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD)
400
Foods that may be a trigger for people with IBS symptoms.
Wheat, dairy products, citrus fruits, beans, cabbage/leafy green vegetables, carbonated beverages
400
Those who are most at risk for a brain injury.
<1 year of age or adults 65 and older
400
This type of non-REM sleeping disorder is associated with performing a variety of activities while still in a deep stage of sleep.
Sleepwalking (somnambulism)
400
Aches and pains, muscle tension, digestive problems, frequent headaches, and weakened immunity are _______ responses to chronic stress.
Physiologic or physical responses to stress
500
This cancer-causing chemical compound is produced in the liver after consumption of alcohol.
Acetaldehyde
500
This minty herb is an effective natural remedy for soothing the bowels, relieving stomach cramps.
Peppermint
500
The worst thing you can do immediately following a head injury or concussion.
Make yourself susceptible to more head injuries
500
This type REM sleep disorder is associated with being in a conscious state, but being unable to move or speak.
Sleep paralysis
500
This harmful behavior, often believed to be an important skill, is actually damaging to your brain and may lead to anxiety disorders and elevated blood pressure.
Multitasking
600
Neurological disorder caused by a lack of Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and is associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome or "Wet Brain"
600
When should someone seek help with their IBS symptoms?
Unexplained weight loss (> 10 lbs. in 3 mos.), extreme abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, severe constipation
600
This rare brain condition is the result of repeated low-impact head trauma. Commonly associated with athletes who participated in contact sports.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
600
The brain's ability to change its structure and function through growth and reorganization. It allows the brain to adapt well to internal and external stressors.
Brain plasticity or neuroplasticity
600
The part of your brain associated with learning, memory, and regulating your stress response.
Hippocampus