Weekly Health Quiz: Keeping Your Water PFAS Free, Why Gardens Are Great, and Good Collagen Sources

1 What is one of the most direct routes for microplastic exposure?

• Morning sunlight
• Drinking water

  Drinking water is a direct exposure route for microplastics, so a high-quality filtration system may help reduce daily particle intake. Learn more.

• Outdoor walking
• Deep breathing

2 Which fat source is less likely to cause inflammation?

• Soybean oil
• Canola oil
• Tallow

  Tallow is an animal-based fat, while soybean, canola, and corn oils are seed oils. Balancing them with omega-3s from krill oil or fatty fish may help lower inflammation. Learn more.

• Corn oil

3 What habit can increase microplastic exposure from food and drinks?

• Using plastic containers for meals

  Heating food in plastic, drinking from disposable bottles, or storing meals in plastic containers can increase microplastic exposure. Learn more.

• Cooking meals in stainless steel pans
• Drinking from a glass water bottle
• Storing leftovers in ceramic dishes

4 Aside from lowering cortisol, what other stress-relief benefit can gardening offer?

• Blocking every stressful thought right away
• Reducing the need for sleep recovery
• Removing all anxiety after one session
• Helping you focus on the present moment

  Gardening can lower cortisol while helping attention shift into the present moment, which supports a calmer nervous system. Learn more.

5 At how many weekly minutes do strength training's longevity benefits start to drop?

• 20 to 40 minutes
• 40 to 60 minutes
• 130 to 140 minutes

  Strength training beyond 130 to 140 minutes per week may reverse longevity gains by increasing inflammation, injury risk, and stress on the body. Learn more.

• 200 to 240 minutes

6 What flower may help reduce the need for pesticides or toxic repellents?

• Rose
• Yarrow

  Yarrow attracts helpful insects that naturally control pests. Fennel, goldenrod, marigolds, nasturtiums, and alyssum may also support pest control. Learn more.

• Orchid
• Hydrangea

7 Which food is a collagen-rich source that may support tissue repair?

• Plant-based milk
• Collagen-infused juices
• Bone broth

  Bone broth provides collagen-rich protein and glycine, which help support connective tissue repair and antioxidant protection. Learn more.

• Naturally made cheese

8 What is a better source of taurine than energy drinks?

• Grass fed beef

  Taurine-rich whole foods like grass fed beef, pasture-raised eggs, and shellfish are healthier sources of taurine compared to processed foods. Learn more.

• Plant-based energy gels
• Brown rice
• Trail mix with plenty of nuts

9 How many milligrams (mg) of copper daily were linked to better memory in older adults?

• 0.2 to 0.6 mg
• 0.8 to 1.0 mg
• 1.2 to 1.6 mg

  Older adults who consumed 1.2 to 1.6 milligrams of copper daily scored higher on memory and processing speed, with stroke survivors benefiting most. Learn more.

• 2.5 to 3.0 mg

10 Which kind of milk naturally contains Akkermansia muciniphila?

• Almond milk
• Breast milk

  Akkermansia muciniphila is present in breast milk, rises quickly in infants, reaches adult levels by age 2, and may decline with age. Learn more.

• Oat milk
• Skim milk

11 Why are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) called “forever chemicals”?

• They are hard to remove from the body

  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are called forever chemicals because they persist for years and are difficult for the body to eliminate. Learn more.

• They disappear quickly after digestion
• Fiber turns them into healthy compounds
• Short exposure makes them harmless

12 How does osteoarthritis develop?

• Immune cells attack joints quickly on both sides
• Joint swelling begins suddenly after mild stress
• Infection spreads into cartilage and bone tissue
• Cartilage slowly breaks down in weight-bearing joints

  Osteoarthritis develops from slow cartilage breakdown, often in weight-bearing joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is different because it causes autoimmune joint inflammation. Learn more.

13 How can someone tell if they are a morning or evening exerciser?

• Follow the same workout time as everyone else
• When your energy and motivation feels the strongest

  The best workout time often matches when energy, focus, and motivation naturally feel strongest, whether earlier or later in the day. Learn more.

• Pick the time that feels hardest to maintain
• Exercise only when a schedule forces it

14 Which statement is not true about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

• It can cause breathing pauses during sleep
• Loud snoring and daytime fatigue are common signs
• It mostly affects active teenagers who play sports

  Obstructive sleep apnea can interrupt breathing and sleep quality. Risk factors include age, excess throat tissue, weak throat muscles, and airway problems. Learn more.

• Age, airway issues, and weak throat muscles can raise risk

15 How many grams (g) of bay leaves are suggested daily for metabolic support?

• 0.5 g to 1 g
• 4 g to 8 g
• A piece or two will do
• 1 g to 3 g

  Bay leaves may be used whole, brewed as tea, or taken ground, with 1 to 3 grams daily suggested for metabolic support. Learn more.

16 Which nutrients help the body use vitamin D properly?

• Calcium and vitamin C
• Magnesium and vitamin K2

  Magnesium and vitamin K2 help support proper vitamin D activation and use, especially when sunlight is limited or supplements are needed. Learn more.

• Iron and vitamin B12
• Zinc and vitamin E

17 Which type of bacteria can strongly trigger the body’s clotting response?

• E. coli

  E. coli can release endotoxin that enters the bloodstream and triggers clot formation, even without clear infection or heart disease. Learn more.

• Lactobacillus
• Bifidobacteria
• Akkermansia

18 What water temperature may be gentler for digestion?

• Ice-cold water
• Lukewarm water
• Room temperature water

  Room temperature water may feel gentler on the stomach and support smoother digestion, absorption, and steady hydration throughout the day. Learn more.

• Chilled water

19 Which is not a common characteristic of depression?

• Persistent sadness and low motivation
• Medium to neutral energy for activities

  Depression is marked by sadness, fatigue, poor focus, and trouble sleeping. Left untreated, it can raise the risk of metabolic dysfunction, isolation, and poor health. Learn more.

• Poor concentration and sleep disruption
• Loss of interest in daily life

20 What is one simple way to protect the microbiome?

• Use antibacterial products every day
• Be less selective of your meats and produce
• Take more preventative antibiotics for better gut health
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotics when it's not really needed

  Antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome, so they should be used only when needed for an active infection, not through routine exposure from food or products. Learn more.

21 Which statement about molecular hydrogen (H₂ gas) is incorrect?

• It's just as large as an oxygen molecule

  Molecular hydrogen (H₂ gas) is the smallest molecule, allowing it to pass through membranes, reach mitochondria, and act as a selective antioxidant. Learn more.

• It can diffuse through cell membranes
• It may reach the mitochondria inside cells
• It works as a selective antioxidant