Weekly Health Quiz: Mosquito Bites, Plant-Based Meats, and Circadian Syndrome (CircS)

1 Which natural oil can you apply to keep mosquitoes away as effectively as DEET for up to 135 minutes?

• Wild mint oil
• Tangerine peel oil
• Russian sage oil

  Studies show Russian sage oil matches DEET’s effectiveness, repelling mosquitoes for up to 135 minutes. Learn more.

• Citronella oil

2 Why might you get a headache during exercise, even if you're drinking enough water?

• Your brain is cooling itself by increasing blood flow, which raises pressure in your skull

  Your brain cools itself during exercise by increasing blood flow, which can raise pressure in your skull and cause headaches. This is a natural response, especially if you're new to exercise or push yourself too hard. Learn more.

• Your muscles are tightening too much from intense exercise
• Your body is losing too much energy too quickly
• Your heart is pumping blood too slowly to your brain

3 What’s the most effective step you can take around your home to control mosquito populations?

• Planting marigolds near your garden
• Eliminating standing water

  Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, so removing it from your property is a key way to reduce their population. Learn more.

• Installing outdoor fans
• Burning citronella candles

4 What are other U.S. states like Ohio and Texas doing about water fluoridation?

• They are decreasing fluoride levels in water
• They are considering bans similar to Florida’s

  States like Ohio and Texas are considering bans on water fluoridation, following Florida’s lead. This trend encourages you to stay informed about local water policies to make choices that support your health. Learn more.

• They are removing fluoride in all public water systems
• They are replacing fluoride with other minerals

5 How does participating in multiple sports benefit your child’s motor skill development compared to focusing on one sport?

• It enhances their ability to master one sport faster than their peers
• It sharpens their focus on sport-specific techniques over general skills
• It primarily improves their endurance for longer practice sessions
• It boosts coordination, balance, and movement skills by up to 14.5%

  Research shows that children in multisport programs outperform single-sport peers by up to 14.5% in coordination, balance, and movement tests. Learn more.

6 Why might you add tulsi to your daily routine to support your well-being?

• It helps your body recover from stress and sharpens your focus

  Tulsi supports stress recovery, lowers cortisol, and boosts memory and focus, making it a great addition to your routine for mental clarity and balance. Learn more.

• It boosts your energy with high caffeine content
• It improves your digestion by increasing stomach acid
• It enhances your muscle growth during exercise

7 How can you find the right magnesium supplement dose for your body?

• Take as much as possible until you feel energized
• Start with magnesium glycinate and increase until you feel calm
• Use magnesium citrate until you get loose stools, then reduce slightly

  Starting with magnesium citrate and adjusting the dose just below the point of loose stools helps you find your ideal dose safely, which you can then maintain with forms like glycinate or malate based on your needs. Learn more.

• Take a fixed dose of magnesium threonate daily for brain health

8 What might you experience if you have precordial catch syndrome?

• A dull, aching pain that lasts for hours
• Short, sharp chest pain that goes away in minutes

  Precordial catch syndrome causes short, stabbing chest pain that typically resolves within minutes. It’s often triggered by poor posture or growth spurts and is harmless. Learn more.

• A burning sensation after eating spicy food
• Chest pain with fainting and shortness of breath

9 What’s a key difference between a healthy scalp and a dandruff-prone scalp?

• A healthy scalp has more protective bacteria, while a dandruff-prone scalp has fungal overgrowth

  Healthy scalps have a rich presence of protective bacteria, which keeps harmful microbes in check. Dandruff-prone scalps, however, show reduced microbial diversity and an overgrowth of fungi like Malassezia, leading to flaking and irritation. Learn more.

• A dandruff-prone scalp has more diverse bacteria than a healthy scalp
• A healthy scalp has no bacteria, while a dandruff-prone scalp has too many
• A dandruff-prone scalp produces less oil than a healthy scalp

10 What changes in your blood lipids occur when you regularly consume fake meat?

• It lowers triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol, supporting heart health
• It slightly raises LDL cholesterol but has no effect on triglycerides
• It maintains balanced lipid levels, similar to a whole-food diet
• It elevates triglycerides and lowers HDL cholesterol

  Regular consumption of fake meat is associated with higher triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol, both of which elevate your long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, making it a less heart-healthy choice. Learn more.

11 What’s the best way to boost the gut health benefits of sauerkraut in your diet?

• Eat it with high-protein foods like chicken to aid digestion
• Combine it with other fermented vegetables and prebiotic foods like green bananas

  Combining sauerkraut with other fermented vegetables and prebiotic foods like green bananas nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, maximizing health benefits. Learn more.

• Pair it with starchy foods like potatoes to increase nutrient absorption
• Mix it with fruits to enhance its flavor and gut benefits

12 If you’re looking to keep your bones strong, what makes sardines a smart pick?

• They’re loaded with vitamin A, which boosts bone growth
• They provide magnesium, which improves bone flexibility
• They’re high in iron, which supports bone density
• They contain calcium, which strengthens your bones

  Sardines are an excellent source of calcium, a key mineral for maintaining strong bones. Learn more.

13 Why might you question the “safe and effective” label for vaccines?

• Because historical injuries were downplayed

  Historical documentation of injuries, sometimes erased or hidden, suggests the “safe and effective” label may not tell the full story. Learn more.

• Because vaccines are no longer tested for safety
• Because all vaccines cause severe injuries in most people
• Because the label guarantees no risks exist

14 What sensations might you feel in your legs if you have Restless Legs Syndrome?

• Numbness, tingling, and sharp pain
• Burning, swelling, and stiffness
• Crawling, pulling, aching, and throbbing

  RLS is characterized by uncomfortable sensations like crawling, pulling, aching, and throbbing in the legs, often urging you to move them, especially at night. Learn more.

• Cramping, heaviness, and coldness

15 Why might women be more likely to hit the snooze button than men?

• They enjoy staying in bed longer for relaxation
• They sleep more deeply, making waking up harder
• They prefer gentler alarms that encourage snoozing
• They have higher rates of insomnia and caregiving responsibilities

  Women are more likely to experience insomnia and often have greater caregiving demands, which can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to more snooze button use as they struggle to feel rested. Learn more.

16 What role does “social jetlag” play in your risk of developing CircS?

• It has no impact, as it’s unrelated to your body’s internal clock
• It refers to weight gain from social eating, indirectly affecting CircS
• It disrupts your circadian rhythm by misaligning your sleep schedule with social activities

  Social jetlag, caused by irregular sleep schedules from social activities, disrupts your circadian rhythm, increasing CircS risks like obesity and metabolic disease. Learn more.

• It only affects younger adults who frequently travel across time zones

17 How can music therapy help you recover from surgery?

• It helps you sleep better by playing lullabies
• It reduces your need for painkillers and eases anxiety

  Music therapy before and after surgery reduces the need for painkillers, lowers anxiety, and improves recovery outcomes by creating a calming effect and engaging your brain. Learn more.

• It teaches you breathing techniques for relaxation
• It distracts you by encouraging you to sing along

18 How can pain reprocessing therapy help you with chronic back pain?

• It teaches you to ignore pain completely by distracting your mind
• It rewires how your brain processes pain, reducing fear and threat responses

  Pain reprocessing therapy works by changing how your brain interprets pain, specifically by reducing activity in areas that amplify fear and threat. This helps you experience less pain without needing to ignore it, strengthen muscles, or use medication. Learn more.

• It focuses on strengthening your back muscles to eliminate pain
• It uses medication to block pain signals in your brain

19 Why can hydrogen reach deep into your cells to promote healing?

• Its tiny molecular size allows it to penetrate cells and mitochondria, reducing inflammation where chronic diseases begin

  Hydrogen’s small molecular size enables it to reach deep into cells and mitochondria, addressing inflammation at its root, which is often where chronic diseases start. Learn more.

• Its large molecular structure binds to inflammation-causing agents, neutralizing them before they cause harm
• It combines with other nutrients in your body to create a protective barrier around your cells and tissues
• It stimulates your immune system to produce more white blood cells, which fight inflammation throughout your body

20 Why is efficient mitochondrial function so important for your gut?

• It helps you digest sugar more effectively
• It directly increases collagen production in your intestines
• It prevents all harmful bacteria from growing in your gut
• It produces energy to maintain a balanced gut environment

  Mitochondria supply energy to keep your gut environment optimal, supporting beneficial bacteria and preventing imbalances that favor harmful microbes. Learn more.

21 What happens if your gut doesn’t have enough butyrate?

• Your digestion slows down, causing food to stay in your stomach longer
• Your gut barrier weakens, letting bacteria and toxins enter your bloodstream

  Insufficient butyrate weakens the gut barrier, allowing undigested food, bacteria, and toxins to leak into your bloodstream. This can trigger systemic inflammation, which may lead to various health issues. Learn more.

• Your body produces too much stomach acid, leading to heartburn
• Your gut bacteria stop producing other essential nutrients