General Self-Care
Getting a healthy tan is a good way to avoid skin cancer — true or false?
False
True or false: Every 100-gram increased intake of fruit is associated with a 3 percent reduced risk of depression?
True!
Showering, putting on deodorant, and wearing clean clothes is...?
Hygiene!
Name any type of self-care you use daily
Showering, brushing your teeth, going for a walk...etc
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Which of these health conditions is not a risk factor for heart disease?
Elevated blood sugar
Less than six hours of sleep per night
Poor eyesight
Lack of exercise
Poor eyesight
An example of physical self-care involving things that fuel your body...
Which of these is technically NOT a form of hygiene?
Showering
Brushing teeth
Vacuuming
Eating lunch
Vacuuming
There’s more than one way to meditate. One of the most popular kinds, mindfulness meditation, has two essential features. They are:
Paying attention to the moment and accepting your thoughts and feelings
Breathing slowly and stopping intrusive thoughts
Sitting with your legs crossed and eyes closed
Chanting a mantra and seeking transcendence
Paying attention to the moment and accepting your thoughts and feelings
Which singer's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
Which type of chocolate is good for you?
White chocolate
Milk chocolate
Dark chocolate
None of the above
Dark chocolate
Forest bathing can lower your blood pressure and improve your mood. How do you do it?
Sit in a bathtub on the edge of a forest.
Sprinkle pine-scented oil into your bathwater.
Walk through the woods, inhaling the scent of the trees.
Envision a forest as you meditate.
Walk through the woods, inhaling the scent of the trees
It’s possible to get too little or too much sleep. What’s the sweet spot for most people over age 40?
7 hours
What does PMR stand for?
Progressive muscle relaxation
Which bone is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
Decluttering your home can be a real mood booster. Which of these approaches do experts NOT recommend?
Getting it all over in one big push
Working systematically through your house
Putting off buying organizing bins and labels until you choose what to keep
Getting rid of one old thing every time you buy one new thing
Getting it all over in one big push
Volunteering is good for you: It can reduce depression, anxiety and loneliness. Which of these is true?
More men than women volunteer.
The older you are, the more likely you are to volunteer.
The state with the highest volunteer rate is Florida.
About 30 percent of Americans volunteer.
About 30 percent of Americans volunteer
Which of these is poor sleep hygiene?
Exercise in the afternoon
Turn the thermostat down
Watch a calming video before bed
Limit naps before 3pm
Watch a calming video before bed - ANY screentime can poorly impact sleep!
The A in ABC stands for ___ Positive Experiences
Accumulating
Which two U.S. states do not observe Daylight Saving Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
A positive attitude can help you weather setbacks and improve health. Which of these practices won’t help your outlook?
Putting on a fake smile
Watching funny videos when you are angry
Finding silver linings in tough situations
Letting problems resolve themselves
Letting problems resolve themselves
Name all 6 types of self-care
Emotional, Practical, Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual
What is the ideal nap time that would both improve sleep and limit any disruptions at bedtime?
15 minutes!
Having close friends can boost your happiness, reduce stress and help you maintain healthy habits. How much time do you have to spend with someone to form a close friendship?
What was Google's original name?
Backrub