Sun Safety
When should sunscreen be worn?
Everyday (even if its cloudy!)
When you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water to carry out its normal functions, it is called: _________?
Dehydration
What does PCR stand for?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
What does UV stand for?
Ultra Violet
Dehydration is more common in winter than summer, TRUE or FALSE?
True. During the winter, the body actually loses more fluid from respiration than on hot days. The more your body exerts itself, the more water vapor it loses this way.
Cold weather also affects the body’s ability to detect thirst, which means that most people drink significantly less water when it's cold.
Urine output also tends to increase as the cold moves blood and other bodily fluids from your arms and legs to your core.
Riddle: You can't smell, see, feel, or hear me.. but I can put you to sleep forever. Who am I?
Carbon Monoxide
It is possible to get a healthy and safe suntan, True / False?
Scenario: It is raining heavily and you are already late for work. What do you do to ensure you do not get in trouble with your boss?
Do not rush or speed on the road. Instead, call your supervisor and inform them of the conditions on the road. It is better to show up late than injured.
Why is it bad to sleep with your contact lenses?
The cornea is the only part of a human body that has no blood supply; it gets oxygen directly through the air!
You do not have to wear sunscreen unless your skin is exposed, TRUE/FALSE?
FALSE. Everyday clothing provides minimal UV protection.
When your body loses heat faster than it can produce, it is called: ______________
Hypothermia. (To protect yourself, it is important to wear multiple layers in the cold and remove any that get wet).
What is the fattiest organ in the body?
The Brain! Avoid completely vegan diets which are famously devoid of B12. The amount of B12 in a person’s blood has been directly correlated with their IQ. In the elderly, one study found that the brains of those with lower B12 were six times more likely to be shrinking.
What is the career/job that has the highest rate of skin cancer?
Pilots!
When is driving in the rain most dangerous?
Immediately after rainfall. The roads are slippery due to the mix of oil and water still on the pavement.
Hearing loss is linked to 150% increased risk of developing Dementia, TRUE or FALSE?
False. Hearing loss can increase the risk of developing Dementia by 200- 500%.
Risk factors include: Social Isolation, Cerebral Atrophy, and Cognitive Overload.