Hydration Nation
How much of the human body is made up of water?
About 60%
Which vitamin is found in oranges and helps boost your immune system?
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adults each night?
7-9 hours
Exercise can release what chemical in the brain to improve mood?
Endorphins
What is the simplest tool for creating a daily schedule?
A calendar
What is the recommended daily water intake for adults in cups?
8-10 cups (or about 2 liters)
What food group is the primary source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
Sleep is important for consolidating what type of brain activity?
Memory
What type of exercise strengthens your heart and lungs?
Cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise.
Scheduling can help reduce what mental health issue caused by feeling overwhelmed?
Stress
Drinking water can help prevent which common ailment that causes painful joints?
Dehydration-related cramps or arthritis-like symptoms.
Eating healthy can reduce the risk of which disease often associated with high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
A lack of sleep can lead to an increase in which stress hormone?
Cortisol
Weight-bearing exercises help prevent which age-related condition that weakens bones?
Osteoporosis
What method divides work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks?
The Pomodoro Technique
What does water help regulate to keep the body from overheating?
Body temperature
Which nutrient found in fish like salmon supports brain health?
Omega-3 fatty acids.
What is the term for the body’s internal clock that regulates sleep and wake cycles?
Circadian rhythm
What is the term for the increased calorie burn that happens after intense exercise?
Afterburn (or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, EPOC).
Scheduling helps with time management by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and what other factor?
Importance
Which organ is most dependent on hydration to function efficiently and clear toxins?
The kidneys.
What is the term for the beneficial microorganisms found in fermented foods like yogurt that aid digestion?
Probiotics
Name the deep sleep stage crucial for cell repair and muscle growth.
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
Regular physical activity can increase the size of what part of the brain associated with memory?
Hippocampus
What is the term for the psychological boost of completing small tasks early in the day to build momentum?
The Zeigarnik Effect or "micro-wins."