Treatment
What do you call a doctor who treats your teeth?
Dentist
Name 3 symptoms of cold
mild temperature, cough, sore throat, runny nose, blocked up nose, sneezing
What are the benefits of peppermint?
It soothes an upset stomach and helps digestion. It also has a calming and numbing effect, and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety associated with depression.
What do we need vitamin D for?
It is needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
It reduces cancer cell growth, helps control infections and reduces inflammation.
What is the function of stomach?
It takes in food from the food pipe, mixes it and starts breaking it down
What do we call Asian procedure that treats people by inserting needles in various spots?
Acupuncture
What was the name of the diesase which caused the pandemic in 1918-1920?
(Spanish) flu
What is the best time to go to sleep for teenagers according to experts?
Between 9 and 10 p.m.
What 3 most important macronutrients (our body needs them the most) do you know?
carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Which organ is responsible for removing wastes and extra fluid from your body ?
Kidneys
What do they use in hospitals to take a photo of your bones?
X-ray
What is the name of the disease that is caused by the HIV virus?
AIDS
Who is credited as the father of hypnosis?
Franz Anton Mesmer (a physician)
Name at least 3 minerals
zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, iodine...
What is the largest bone in human body?
Femur (thighbone)
What does an ophthalmologist treat?
Eye diseases
What is the name of the disease eradicated first by successful vaccination?
Smallpox
How much do the self-employed/freelancers pay monthly for health insurance in Slovakia in 2025? (Say the minimum fee for a person without any health disabilities)
107,25 EUR
What do we need fibre for?
To keep the digestive system healthy
What organ mainly metabolises caffeine?
liver
What can you treat with ginkgo biloba?
Memory issues and blood disorders
What does the acronym AIDS stand for?
aquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What is the difference between veins and arteries?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart.
What is a keto diet (ketogenic diet)?
What organ is the key organ in diabetes as its role is the regulation of blood sugar?
Pancreas