Staying Active
Name one component of health that regular exercise can lower?
Blood pressure, risk for stroke, weight, depression, anxiety, risk for diabetes
There’s a one-story house in which everything is yellow. Yellow walls, yellow doors, yellow furniture. What color are the stairs?
There aren’t any—it’s a one-story house
Are strokes more common in men or women?
Women
What state is Area 51 located?
Nevada
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
7-9
How often should you replace your exercise shoes?
Every 8-12 months.
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?
A bank
There are two types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Which kind is more common, making up 85% of strokes?
Ischemic
What geometric shape are stop signs?
Octagon
What should you aim to keep your blood pressure under?
120/80
What are the American Heart Association exercise recommendations?
150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
What is it called when you have issues with language- either speaking of comprehension- after a stroke?
Aphasia
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
Omega
How many servings of vegetables should you get in one day?
3 (1 cup) servings
How many days per week does the American Heart Association recommend resistance training?
Twice
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
What does the FAST acronym stand for when assessing someone for a stroke?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
How many seconds are in a day?
86,400
What is a normal blood sugar two hours after eating?
<140
When exercising, your heart rate should be at what percentage of your maximum heart rate?
50-85%
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?
A barber
A risk factor for a stroke is a history of TIA’s, also referred to as “mini strokes.” What does TIA stand for?
What year did Facebook launch?
2004
How much water should you drink per day? (answers in cups or liters)
15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men; 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women