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What is 8-10 hours
The amount of sleep teens need on average in a 24-hr period
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What is acute pain
This type of pain begins suddenly and usually follows injury to the body
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What is 2-3 L
The volume of water you should drink daily on average
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What is yoga
This activity involves specific exercises called poses in combination with breathing and meditation techniques
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What is a bicycle helmet
This is the single most effective device for reducing head injuries from bicycle crashes
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What is progressive muscle relaxation
This relaxation technique may be used to wind down before bedtime
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What is the brain
This organ is the command center of the nervous system, and forms our conscious perception of pain
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What is carbohydrates
This macronutrient should make up about 50% of your daily calories
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What is origami
The art of paper folding, which can be done mindfully or used as purposeful distraction
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What is a smoke alarm
For best protection from fire in the home, this device should be installed on every level of the home and in every sleeping area
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What is chronic insomnia
This type of insomnia involves difficulty sleeping for 3 or more nights per week for 1 month or more
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What is chronic pain
This type of pain lasts longer than 3 months and does not serve a protective purpose
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What is iron
This important micronutrient enables red blood cells to carry oxygen
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What is out-loud noting
This mindfulness activity involves saying out loud without judgement what you're seeing, hearing, feeling in the body, or thinking
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What is unattended cooking
This is the number one cause of home fires
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What is 1-2 hours
The amount of time before bedtime that you should stop using electronics
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What is activity pacing
This non-medication strategy for managing chronic pain involves scheduling periods of rest and activity
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What is depression
Western-style diets high in added sugars, fast and processed foods increase your risk for this condition
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What is a labyrinth
This tool for meditation and mindful walking involves a single, winding path from the outer edge to the center
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What is make eye contact
Do this with drivers before crossing in front of them as a pedestrian
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What is circadian rhythm
Exposure to bright light early in the day helps regulate this natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle
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What is nociceptors
This is another name for pain receptors in the skin and muscles
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What is the Mediterranean Diet
This dietary style is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and legumes
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What is 2:1 breathing
This calming breathing technique involves lengthening your exhalation to twice the length of your inhalation
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What is 10 weeks
The number of recommended consecutive weeks of rest from any one sport every year
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