Fuel Your Brain
This number puzzle improves logic and memory
Sudoku
Name 3 benefits of gardening in the spring
Stimulates the senses, boosts mood, is a good form of exercise, promotes social connection, decreases risk of dementia and supports heart health
Daily screen time (TV, phone, gaming) should be limited to less than this many hours
2 hours
Blooming, birth, return from migration
What professional sport begins its season in April in the US and Canada?
Baseball
True or False: Repetition can strengthen long-term memory
True
The scent of this flowering plant is known to reduce stress
Lavender
Can be inhaled through an oil diffuser, applied topically, mixed with Epsom salts in a bath or even put a few drops on a cotton ball next to your desk or bed
The minimum recommended daily minutes of physical activity for health
30 minutes
True or False: Social health can be just as important to maintain as physical and mental health
True
Social connection can lead to longer life, better health, and well-being, it goes hand in hand with maintaining good mental and physical health.
Which butterfly, often seen in spring, migrates from Mexico to the United States each year?
Monarch Butterfly
These types of berries are famous for being high in antioxidants, protecting the brain from stress.
Blueberries
True or False: Indoor plants can negatively affect air quality and introduce pests in your home, it is better to keep them outdoors
False: Indoor plants can improve air quality and there are benefits to both indoor and outdoor planting
* Always check if plants are safe for indoors, toxic to animals, etc.
This practice involves having a bedroom environment and routine that promotes consistent, uninterrupted rest
Sleep Hygiene
Nature in the springtime teaches us that setbacks are temporary and new growth is ________
Possible/Inevitable
What flowery festival occurs in Washington, D.C. every April?
Cherry Blossom Festival
Name one simple way to challenge your brain every morning
Word games, puzzles or journaling
Herbs such as mint and rosemary can boost both flavor and ______
Mood/wellness through aromatherapy or tea
*Mint can also be used to treat seasonal allergies!
This type of tea is recommended for winding down before bed
Non-caffeinated/ Herbal Tea
Name at least one way you can improve your social health and connectedness this year
Surround yourself with good people, practice self-care, engage in hobbies and groups, stick to a healthy routine, continue working on better communication.
What are April’s two zodiac signs?
Aries and Taurus
The average weight of a human brain
3 pounds
Name a tree that produces nutritious fruit in spring
Apple, cherry, pear, peaches, plums, nectarines
These are the four main factors that contribute to managing stress
Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and coping skills
Name at least 1 benefit of rain
DOUBLE POINTS: if you name 3
Improves air quality, can be therapeutic to listen to (white noise), nourishes plants and the environment, sustains food production, replenishes water sources, smell of rain is calming
*Contrary to popular belief, cold or rainy weather doesn’t cause a cold!
How many colors are in a rainbow?
DOUBLE POINTS if you can name them all
7 - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet