Heart Health
This type of cholesterol is called the “good” kind because it helps remove plaque from arteries.
HDL
Consuming this type of chocolate in moderation has been shown to increase brain blood flow.
Dark chocolate
Excessive exposure to this can lead to skin cancer.
UV Light
This chronic disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin issues.
Diabetes
True or False: 6 out of 10 Americans have a chronic disease.
True
This number, measured in millimeters of mercury, represents the force of blood against artery walls.
The brain stem connects the brain to this part of the central nervous system.
Spinal Cord
Melanoma is what type of cancer?
Skin cancer
This brain disorder causes progressive loss of memory and cognitive function.
Alzheimer's Disease
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Heart Disease
This largest blood vessel carries oxygen‑rich blood from the heart to the body.
Aorta
Reduced dopamine levels in the midbrain cause tremors and muscular stiffness in this disorder.
Parkinson's Disease
Mutations in this type of molecule that controls cell division can lead to cancer.
Genes
This chronic condition weakens bones and increases fracture risk.
Osteoporosis
What is the most consumed mineral in the average American diet?
Sodium
Monitoring this body measure, which compares height to weight, helps prevent cardiovascular issues.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The structure of the brain connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
Corpus Callosum
This type of cancer has the highest survival rate when detected early.
Testicular Cancer
This disease is marked by progressive weakening and wasting away of muscle tissue.
Muscular dystrophy
This vitamin deficiency is responsible for the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.
Vitamin A
Women’s hearts typically beat faster than men’s.
This brain structure plays a key role in transferring short‑term memories to long‑term storage.
Hippocampus
This type of cancer screening test is recommended starting at age 45 for women.
Mammogram
A chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches has this name.
Psoriasis
When is Halloween Fest?
Next Thursday at 3:30 PM