Physical Illness
Symptoms are itchy skin, tight throat, hives, and facial swelling
What is anaphylaxis (i.e. allergic reaction)?
This frequently used item has 18X more harmful bacteria on it than a public restroom
What is a cell phone?
This leaf is considered one of the healthiest, most nutrition rich vegetables
What is spinach?
This chemical is most often associated with marijuana
What is THC?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends middle and high school start this time or after so teens can get the recommended amount of sleep
When is 8:30AM?
This chronic respiratory disease affects 7.1 million children under 18
What is asthma?
A survey found that 14% of people questioned would rather clean a toilet than do this personal hygiene task
What is flossing?
According to experts, you shouldn't be able to count how many servings of these you have had in one day on one hand
What are fruits and vegetables?
Immediate effects of this substance can include: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, increase in plasma fatty acids, and increased blood sugar
What is nicotine?
Teens tend to require this many hours of sleep per night
What is 8-10?
A contagious disease that spreads around the US between October and May
What is the flu/influenza?
What is a bra?
The American Heart Association recommends women have no more than 6 teaspoons a day of this substance
What is sugar?
Prolonged and excessive use of this as teens can result in a smaller prefrontal cortex and reduced brain white matter
What is alcohol?
REM, a feature of dreaming sleep, stands for this
What is Rapid Eye Movement?
Two ways you can prevent the transmission of COVID-19
What are social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing hands?
Other methods include...
- disinfecting surfaces, covering coughs/sneezes, avoiding others when they are sick, etc.
In 1846 scientists/physician Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that by doing this, doctor and nurses could dramatically cut down infection rates
What is hand washing?
A healthy fat found in fish, nuts, and seeds
What is an omega 3 fatty acid?
First responders, medical professionals, and those struggling with addiction are all recommended to carry this potentially life-saving medication
What is Narcan?
This color light makes it more difficult to sleep due to its melatonin inhibiting properties on the pineal gland
What is blue?
The most common STD among adolescents who have had sexual intercourse
What is human papilloma virus (HPV)?
Doctors recommend doing this immediately after sexual intercourse to avoid infections
What is urination?
A person who follows this eating plan should be sure to get daily protein from foods like beans, lentils, and peanuts
What is vegetarianism?
By 2014, Americans were more likely to die from an overdose on this class of substances than from a car accident
This kind of therapy has found to have benefits equal to those of medication to treat insomnia
What is CBT?