Brain Awareness
Contrary to the popular myth, humans do not just use 10% of their brains, they use this percentage.
What is 100%?
Born in Britain around 385 - 390 AD, he was a missionary, not a saint formally canonized by the Catholic Church.
Who is Saint Patrick?
This is the practice of taking care of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one's life to promote health and wellness.
What is self-care?
These are common, mild, temporary feelings of sadness, low energy, and irritability during the colder, darker months, linked to less sunlight.
What are the winter blues?
This month is nationally recognized annually as American Heart Month.
What is February?
True or False: A larger brain is directly related to higher intelligence.
What is false?
While his exact birthdate is unknown, this is the date of his death in 461 AD.
What is March 17th?
Eating well, exercising, sleeping enough, and staying hydrated are all examples of this type of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
This is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
This is the leading cause of death and disease in the United States, across gender and most racial / ethnic groups, and has held this spot for 100 years.
What is heart disease?
This activity - done with a pencil - has been shown to improve cognitive function, but not as quickly as physical exercise.
What is a crossword puzzle?
According to Irish folklore, this plant is deemed lucky if it has 4 leaves.
What is a 4-leaf clover?
Learning, participating in hobbies, reading a book, and trying new activities are all examples of this type of self-care.
What is mental self-care?
True or False: the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) refer to the same condition.
What is false?
True or False: 90% of heart disease cases worldwide are preventable via lifestyle choices.
What is true?
This occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked.
What is a stroke?
This 3-leafed clover is worn on St. Patrick's Day to represent the Holy Trinity.
What is a shamrock?
Practicing gratitude and self-compassion, and socially connecting with others are all examples of this type of self-care.
What is emotional self-care?
The winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) share this same root cause.
What are shorter days and / or less sunlight?
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking represent this type of risk factor for heart disease.
What is a modifiable risk factor?
This is the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among all age groups.
What are falls?
This mischievous fairy-like creature is often said to hide gold at the end of a rainbow.
What is a leprechaun?
Attending faith-based activities, meditating, and praying are all examples of this type of self-care.
What is spiritual self-care?
This is the most practical way to alleviate symptoms of the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
What is get enough light?
Maintaining caloric balance, adopting a heart healthy diet, limiting alcohol, and avoiding smoking are all ways to support this type of health.
What is heart health?