Nutrition
In the Mediterranean Diet, which fat is often recommended for cooking/salad dressings and more
Name 3 lifestyle choices one can make to improve resilience and better handle stress
Exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, social time, moderation with alcohol.
Name two tools to aid in medication adherence.
Pillbox, alarm, med list, automatic refill, etc.
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling?
What is Paris?
This green plant is traditionally hung in doorways during the holidays.
Mistletoe
This nutrient found in oats can help lower cholesterol.
Fiber
Name 2 emotional signs of stress
Crying, irritability, lack of interest
What should you do if you forget to take your medication and it's close to the time for your next dose?
Contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice; don't double your dose.
What holiday movie features a young boy riding a magical train to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What is the shortest day of the year called?
What is the winter solstice
Regular meals/heart-healthy snacks help keep this steady.
Blood Glucose
Name 2 cognitive signs of stress
Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, indecisiveness, mind going blank, loss of creativity.
Taking your medications at the same time each day helps with what?
Consistency and effectiveness
n A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want?
a Red Ryder BB gun
In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle claims to work at this store.
Macy's
Choosing dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate reduces the amount of this ingredient.
Sugar
A colleague unexpectedly brought homemade chocolate chip cookies (your favorite!). You decide to have one but after eating it you thought. “I blew it…I might as well eat more”. What kind of cognitive distortion is this?
All or nothing
Identify 3 action steps for angina?
Stop, Take nitro, Call 911 if needed
In Elf, which actor plays Buddy the Elf?
Will Ferrell
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” is sung by this actor in the 1954 film.
Bing Crosby
Reducing this particular nutrient in holiday foods can help to manage your blood pressure.
Sodium
Stress is a risk factor for CAD. Name 2 physical effects of stress
Inc BP or HR, arrhythmias, increased clotting, spasm of coronary arteries.
What common over-the-counter pain reliever can sometimes interfere with blood thinners?
NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen).
n The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?
He scared Santa/Santa fell off the roof
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts are given?
364