Preventative Medicine
This type of screening, recommended for adults over 45, helps detect colon cancer early.
What is a colonoscopy?
This addictive substance is the reason cigarettes are so hard to quit.
What is nicotine?
This common breathing technique helps activate your body's relaxation response.
What is deep breathing (or diaphragmatic breathing)?
A high number on this lipid test means a higher risk for heart disease.
What is LDL cholesterol?
This “Stronger” singer has been open about her struggle with bipolar disorder.
Who is Demi Lovato?
The annual vaccine that can reduce your risk of respiratory illness each fall.
What is the flu shot (influenza vaccine)?
This medication, available by prescription, reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms from nicotine
What is varenicline (Chantix)?
This hormone, known as the "stress hormone," is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress.
What is cortisol?
This blood test is a key marker in diagnosing diabetes, showing your average blood sugar over 2-3 months.
What is hemoglobin A1C?
This Beatles member wrote about depression and loss in his solo album Plastic Ono Band.
Who is John Lennon?
This lifestyle factor, including 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, helps prevent heart disease.
What is regular exercise?
This type of support can double your chances of quitting smoking successfully.
What is behavioral counseling or therapy?
This mindfulness-based practice has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve focus.
What is meditation (or mindfulness meditation)?
A complete blood count (CBC) checks this type of blood cell that helps fight infections.
What are white blood cells (WBCs)?
This rapper and fashion mogul has spoken publicly about living with bipolar disorder.
Who is Kanye West (Ye)?
This common blood test helps identify your risk for diabetes by measuring your average blood sugar levels over time.
What is the A1C test?
This FDA-approved replacement therapy comes in patches, gum, lozenges, and more.
What is nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)?
This structured problem-solving therapy is often used in managing chronic stress, anxiety, and depression.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This component of your liver panel can indicate liver damage if elevated.
What is ALT (alanine transaminase)?
Known for hits like "Rehab," this British singer battled addiction and depression before her untimely death.
Who was Amy Winehouse?
This form of cancer prevention involves a routine exam and possibly a Pap smear.
What is cervical cancer screening?
These factors: stress, alcohol, or social settings—can increase the urge to smoke and should be identified during a quit plan.
What are smoking triggers?
This type of stress, unlike chronic stress, can be beneficial and motivate you to perform better in an emergency.
What is acute stress?
This test measures how well your kidneys are filtering blood.
What is the creatinine or eGFR test?
This Nirvana frontman, despite massive success, dealt with chronic pain and depression before his death.
Who was Kurt Cobain?