Fitness
What kind of exercise is often called a “full-body workout” because it engages nearly all muscle groups?
Swimming
Which vitamin is known as “the sunshine vitamin“?
Vitamin D
This practice can act as a natural mood booster by releasing endorphins and has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Exercise
What is the primary function of sleep in the body?
Growth and tissue repair
What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?
Empathy
True or False? Sweating more means you burn more calories.
False – sweat is about cooling, not calories.
What is the building block of proteins?
Which type of exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety by lowering heart rate and focusing on breath?
Yoga
True or False? Sleeping more than 9–10 hours regularly is always healthy.
False – oversleeping can be linked to health issues
Feeling isolated, regardless of the number of social connections you have, is known as this.
Loneliness
What does this popular acronym in the fitness world, HIIT, stand for?
High intensity interval training
True or False? Brown sugar is better for blood glucose levels than white sugar.
False – brown and white sugar are chemically alike and processed by the body in a similar fashion
True or False? All stress is harmful.
False – stress can be beneficial as a motivator and occurs in response to positive changes
Which stage of sleep is most closely associated with emotional regulation and memory processing?
REM Sleep
This skill, a key component of effective communication, involves fully concentrating on what the other person is saying.
Active listening
Which mineral is especially important for muscle contraction?
Calcium
What is a commonly known benefit of consuming fiber?
To aid in digestion
What is the recommended ratio of study to break time in the Pomodoro technique?
25 minutes of study, 5 minute break
True or False? Exercise right before bed is always recommended for better sleep.
False– vigorous exercise too close to bedtime can be stimulating
What is the term for the ability to manage your own emotions and respond appropriately in social situations?
Emotional intelligence
What condition, associated with aging and muscle loss, does weightlifting combat?
Sarcopenia
What is the name of naturally occurring chemicals found in food that slow down the process of cell and tissue damage?
Antioxidants
Which mineral, found in foods like spinach and pumpkin seeds, helps regulate stress and mood?
Magnesium
Sleep deprivation can weaken which body system?
The immune system
Compared to having strong relationships, social isolation is linked to an increased risk of this neurocognitive disorder.
Dementia