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Weekly Health Quiz: Chocolate Benefits, Vitamin E and Brain Health

1 Which type of chocolate should you choose to gain health benefits such as reduced diabetes risk and improved metabolic health?

  • Milk chocolate with added sugar
  • Dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao

    Dark chocolate with 70% or more cacao is rich in flavonoids, which improve vascular function and reduce inflammation, supporting overall metabolic health. Learn more.

  • White chocolate with a creamy texture
  • Chocolate with artificial sweeteners

2 What is one effective way to reduce your body’s glyphosate levels quickly?

  • Switching to a low-carb diet
  • Consuming an organic diet

    Studies show that switching to an organic diet can reduce urinary glyphosate levels by about 71% within six days. Organic foods are grown without the use of glyphosate-based herbicides. Learn more.

  • Drinking more water to flush it out
  • Avoiding meat and dairy products

3 How can you support your immune system as you age?

  • By taking synthetic vitamin E supplements regularly
  • By avoiding all forms of dietary fat
  • By only focusing on physical exercise
  • By including vitamin E-rich foods like kiwi, mango and grass fed meats in your diet

    Vitamin E, found in foods like kiwi, mango and grass fed meats, enhances immune function in older adults, helping to fight off infections and maintain overall health. Learn more.

4 How can you reduce your risk of cognitive decline and promote brain health?

  • By avoiding exercise entirely and focusing on mental tasks
  • By only engaging in high-intensity workouts daily
  • By incorporating daily physical activity into your routine and minimizing your exposure to toxins

    Consistent physical activity, combined with reducing exposure to toxins that harm mitochondrial function, helps reduce cognitive decline and promotes long-term brain health. Learn more.

  • By limiting all forms of physical activity to avoid energy depletion

5 What should you consider about the claimed benefits of prenatal ultrasounds?

  • They are always accurate and beneficial for your pregnancy
  • They rarely provide any useful information
  • The benefits are often exaggerated, leading to unnecessary treatments for you and your baby

    The benefits of prenatal ultrasound are frequently overstated, sometimes resulting in unnecessary treatments that may harm both you and your baby. Learn more.

  • They only benefit high-risk pregnancies

6 If you’re struggling to access preventive care, what should you keep in mind about the current health care system?

  • It promotes long-term drug dependency rather than prevention

    The health care system often emphasizes ongoing prescription management rather than prevention, so you may need to seek alternative providers who focus on lifestyle changes and root causes. Learn more.

  • It prioritizes addressing root causes over managing symptoms
  • It offers comprehensive support for preventive health screenings
  • It encourages doctors to provide extensive lifestyle guidance for you

7 Which type of hernia repair should you consider if you want to reduce recurrence rates and minimize tissue tension?

  • Non-mesh repair
  • Mesh repair with lightweight polypropylene

    Lightweight mesh reduces tissue tension and decreases recurrence rates by 50% compared to non-mesh repairs, making it a widely recommended option. Learn more.

  • Watchful waiting approach
  • Repairs without surgical intervention

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