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The two most dangerous years of a person's life are the year they are born and the year they retire. T or F. correct answers True Based on the Blue zone findings, identify the most significant wellness factor to increase longevity and enhance quality of life. A. Plant based diet, wine in moderation and strategies to keep from overeating. B. Natural movement through activities of daily living such as walking and gardening C.Deep, meaningful friendships and the long-term adventures associat...

Identify possible causes of cancer correct answers o Carcinogens o Radiation o Bacteria/viruses o Weakened immune response o Hereditary Match the ABCDE's of melanoma with warning signs correct answers Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving Viral hepatitis correct answers Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Hepatitis A virus (HAV) correct answers causes a short-term or self-limited liver infection that can be quite serious, although it d...

True or False: The following statement would be considered a hypothesis: If athletes drink Gatorade during a workout, then they will be less dehydrated after the game. correct answers True True or False: Evidence-based public health practice is the development, implementation and evaluation of effective programs and policies in public health through application of scientific reasoning and data. correct answers True Which of the following is included in a conclusion? correct answers The res...

the following statement applies to Conventional Medicine? correct answers doctors and nurses work to diagnose an illness and treat the symptoms with medication, surgery, or radiation according to the meditation video, meditation is an opportunity ___________ and _____________ correct answers retreat and decompress all traditional oriental medicine recognizes that an energy forced called __________ flows through the body correct answers QI someone suffering from which of the following co...

scientific inquiry correct answers Aka myth busting methods by which scientific questions are answered steps in the scientific method correct answers -ask a question -do background research -construct hypothesis -test it with experiment -analyze your data, draw conclusion -communicate results anecdotal recommendation correct answers 1. No access to the original research 2. Reliance on a single study (or two) 3. Quick and confusing generalizations. controlled studies correct answ...

What is the scientific method? correct answers A methodical approach to answering questions and determining conclusions Which of the following helps a reader determine if a source is providing credible health information? correct answers Access to the original source Where does evidence-based public health practice come from? correct answers Clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine Which of the following would be included in a high-quality news report? correct answers -statisti...

Health correct answers A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease Websters Dictionary: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom from physical disease or pain... the general condition of the body Wellness correct answers the process of making informed choices that will lead one, over a period of time, to a healthy lifestyle that should result in a sense of wellbeing Eight areas of physical and mental we...

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of____________(mark all that apply) a. Emphysema b. Chronic bronchitis c. Blood Vessel Disease d. Heart Attack e. Cancer of mouth and throat f. All of the above correct answers f. All of the above What is the transient state of physical and mental disruption due to the presence of a toxic substance, such as alcohol? a. Hepatotoxic Trauma b. Intoxication c. Alcoholism correct answers b. Intoxication Long term alcohol abuse can c...

Which of the following items would NOT be beneficial for successful behavioral change? A. Initiating change with minimal social support B. setting realistic and attainable goals C. changing one behavior at a time D. making goals specific and measureable correct answers A. Initiating change with minimal social support Sally is interested in quitting smoking. She has scheduled an appointment with a nurse practitioner for advice. Identify Sally's "Stage of Change". A. action B. maintena...

emotional dimension of wellness correct answers enjoying life despite challenges physical dimension of wellness correct answers exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and getting sufficient sleep social dimension of wellness correct answers communication respectfully with family, friends, and associates spiritual dimension of wellness correct answers giving life purpose through personal values & beliefs Which of the following are physical & psychological benefits of adequate sl...