Do you even know your HEART!!?
What does your HEART say!!??
HEART your Brain
Dont bring your brain into this!
Do your F*&# HRV breathing
Secrets of the Unseen Loot
Food is Medicine
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There are brain cells around your heart? (T/F)
What is true?
The heart contains approximately 40,000 neurons in what’s known as the cardiac intrinsic nervous system
100
It’s not a DJ or a new sports car model—this acronym actually measures how rhythmically unpredictable your heart is.
What is "HRV, Heart Rate Variability—because even your heart likes to freestyle"?
100
This almond-shaped brain structure can throw HRV off during stress—like a drama queen with a megaphone.
What is the amygdala, your emotional fire alarm and HRV party crasher?
100
This team won the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967, setting the stage for decades of cheese-based bragging rights.
What is the Green Bay Packers, also known as "Lombardi’s Lunch Club"?
100
HRV training lights up this “thinking cap” part of the brain, helping you make better decisions—even about whether to eat that third donut.
What is the prefrontal cortex, your inner executive that says, “Maybe one donut is enough... or not”?
100
“Just like we all need moments to ‘blow off steam,’ this park’s most famous geyser does it on a very regular schedule—reminding us that rhythm and self-care go hand in hand.”
What is Yellowstone National Park?
100
“This colorful type of produce is rich in antioxidants and fiber, helping reduce inflammation and lift your mood—so eat the rainbow!”
What are fruits and vegetables?
200
This part of the nervous system controls your heart rate without asking for your permission.
What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
200
A low HRV means your nervous system is doing this—chilling like it's got a coconut drink and a hammock.
What is False? becasue Moe taught you better!
200
Known as the CEO of calm, this brain region helps regulate HRV by telling the amygdala to chill.
What is the prefrontal cortex, aka your brain’s emotional HR department?
200
This quarterback is so legendary, he won four Super Bowls in the '80s and is still considered the GOAT before goats were trendy.
Who is Joe Montana, the calmest man ever to wear shoulder pads and a perm?
200
This squiggly brain buddy benefits from HRV training by calming emotional overreactions—like crying over spilled oat milk.
What is the amygdala, the drama queen of your limbic system?
200
“Standing tall through every storm, the world’s tallest trees live here—proof that with deep roots (and a little sunlight), we can all rise above challenges.”
What is Redwood National Park?
200
“This brain-boosting fat, found in foods like salmon and flaxseeds, can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Think of it as emotional omega-magic.”
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
300
When this part of the autonomic system kicks in, your heart races like it's auditioning for an action movie.
What is the sympathetic nervous system? fight or flight
300
When your HRV plummets, it’s like your heart’s screaming, “I NEED A NAP AND A SNACK!”
What is "a sign of stress, burnout, or someone watching the news again"?
300
HRV biofeedback training often targets this "relay station" in the brainstem, which controls heartbeat like a tiny metronome.
What is the medulla oblongata, your heartbeat’s backstage manager?
300
Before merging with the NFL in 1970, this rival league made things spicy with wild logos and even wilder hair.
What is the AFL, a league where quarterbacks threw bombs and fashion caution to the wind?
300
his “attention-control HQ” gets sharper with HRV training, helping you focus instead of checking your phone 42 times per hour.
What is the anterior cingulate cortex, your brain’s “stay on task, please” department?
300
“Over 2,000 natural stone arches in this Utah park show us there’s beauty in every opening—and every new beginning.”
What is Arches National Park?
300
“This gut-friendly food group includes yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut—and helps keep your microbiome (and your mood) in balance.”
What are probiotics?
400
It’s how your heart "talks" to your brain about feelings, stress, and when you really need chocolate.
What is "the heart-brain connection, sponsored by emotions and late-night cravings"?
400
HRV gets tugged between these two systems like a game of “Emotional Tug-of-War: Nervous Edition.”
What are "the sympathetic (fight!) and parasympathetic (nap!) nervous systems"?
400
This part of the limbic system can improve with HRV training, helping your brain and body act less like a reality TV show.
What is the anterior cingulate cortex, the peacekeeper of your brain's drama club?
400
In 1985, this team had a defense so brutal and a rap video so awkward, they were basically football’s version of a rock band.
What is the Chicago Bears, featuring the one and only “Super Bowl Shuffle”? (No rhythm required.)
400
Want better memory and less stress? Do HRV training before this event—no, not brunch, but close.
What is before a stressful event, like public speaking or talking to your boss with coffee breath?
400
“The most-visited national park in the U.S., straddling Tennessee and North Carolina—just like a strong support system, its misty mountains bring people together.”
What is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
400
“This B-vitamin-rich legume, also in hummus form, fuels feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin—just one more reason to love your dip.”
What are chickpeas (or garbanzo beans)?
500
This "second brain" in your belly has 500 million neurons and occasionally convinces you that chips are a food group.
What is "the enteric nervous system, your gut's onboard snack consultant"?
500
If your HRV’s been low longer than your favorite sitcom ran, it might be time to check on this.
What is "your mental health—or your need for a therapist with snacks"?
500
In HRV training, this vagus-nudging technique is basically the body’s “chill pill”—no prescription needed.
What is Resonance Frequency breathing, the calm-your-farm breathing rhythm that boosts vagal tone?
500
This player was drafted by both the NFL and MLB, then proceeded to confuse fans by being good at everything.
Who is Bo Jackson, human highlight reel and part-time mythological creature?
500
HRV training right after this kind of situation can help your brain bounce back, like emotional bubble wrap.
What is a high-stress situation, such as traffic, arguing with Wi-Fi, or family game night?
500
“Carved slowly over millennia, this Montana park’s glaciers and lakes remind us that true transformation often takes time and patience.”
What is Glacier National Park?
500
“This mineral, found in spinach, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate, is linked to reduced anxiety and better sleep. It’s like nature’s chill pill.”
What is magnesium?
600
These three buddies—the brain, heart, and gut—send signals like a gossip group chat, deciding whether you’re calm, panicked, or hangry.
What is "the gut-brain-heart axis, starring in your daily emotional rollercoaster"?
600
This brainy vagabond nerve helps regulate HRV and travels from your brainstem to your gut like it’s on a cross-body cruise, whispering “Chill out” to your organs.
What is the vagus nerve, the ultimate nerve influencer and part-time wellness coach?
600
HRV training affects this network, which switches between default mode and action mode—like a brainy light switch.
What is the central autonomic network, your brain's command center for bodily vibes?
600
The 1972 Dolphins did this thing that no other team has repeated—though they really enjoy reminding everyone they did.
What is go undefeated and win the Super Bowl, followed by 50 years of celebration every time someone else fails?
600
Consistent HRV training over weeks may enhance this slow-changing, structure-building part of the brain—yes, it's like emotional Pilates.
What is the hippocampus, your memory palace and stress sponge?
600
“Nicknamed the ‘River of Grass,’ this Florida park teaches us that sometimes going with the flow uncovers the most vibrant life.”
What is Everglades National Park?
600
“This type of carb—found in oats, sweet potatoes, and whole grains—releases energy slowly and steadily, keeping your blood sugar (and emotions) nice and even.”
What are complex carbohydrates?