Weekly Health Quiz: Rising Healthcare Costs, Peak Body Age, and Heart Attacks in Women

1 Do conventional forms like magnesium glycinate and magnesium threonate still have value?

• Yes, they can offer targeted benefits
  

  Glycinate is often used for relaxation, while threonate has research tied to brain magnesium levels, so both can still be useful. Learn more.

• No, they stop working after digestion
• Only if taken with high-fat meals
• Only in people with low stomach acid

1 Around which decade was Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) first discovered?

• 1960s
  

  Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was discovered in the 1960s and quickly drew major attention because of its reported use across many hard-to-treat conditions. Learn more.

• 1970s
• 1980s
• 1990s

3 What sets liposomal magnesium apart from standard magnesium supplements?

• It contains mineral salts for better absorption
• It uses liposomes as its delivery technology
  

  Liposomes are tiny phospholipid bubbles that wrap magnesium in a fat-based coating, which may help it absorb through a different pathway in the upper intestine. Learn more.

• It contains plant enzymes for improved shelf life
• It has protein chains that help with taste

2 Which of these does not worsen breathing problems like asthma?

• Cigarette smoke
• Household mold
• Rodent exposure
• Vapor from a diffuser
  

  Smoking, mold, and rodents can irritate the lungs or trigger allergic reactions, whereas diffuser vapor doesn’t have any adverse health implications. Learn more.

3 What do you call the active compound in apple cider vinegar?

• Acetic acid
  

  Acetic acid may improve insulin sensitivity and help the body burn more glucose after meals, which can lower how much fat gets stored. Learn more.

• Malic enzyme
• Lactic fiber
• Citric extract

4 In the 1950s, which corticosteroids were used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases?

• Penicillin and streptomycin antibiotics
• Insulin and metformin blood sugar drugs
• Prednisone and hydrocortisone corticosteroids
  

  Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and calm immune overactivity, which helps manage autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis. Learn more.

• Aspirin and acetaminophen pain relievers

5 What can lead to treatment that does not address the real cause of a heart attack?

• Delayed hospital transport
• Misclassification of artery tears
  

  Mislabeling artery tears as plaque-related events can lead to the wrong treatment, follow-up, and prevention plan. Learn more.

• Low blood sugar readings
• Mild chest discomfort

6 Which of these is not a type of hernia surgery?

• Open surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Laparoscopic repair
• Surgical mesh
  

  Mesh is a material used in some repairs, not a surgery type. The two main approaches are open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic methods. Learn more.

7 Which quirkily named kind of poop may be a sign of excellent gut health?

• Snake poops
• Pebble poops
• Ghost poops
  

  These bowel movements leave no residue when wiping and sink in the toilet, which may suggest efficient digestion and good nutrient processing. Learn more.

• Sticky poops

8 What is not true about hydrogen-rich water?

• Improves athletic endurance and reduces fatigue
• Only quenches thirst
  

  Hydrogen-rich water may support endurance, reduce muscle fatigue markers like lactate, and make physical stress feel less exhausting. Learn more.

• Raises lactate during exercise
• Worsens feelings of exhaustion

9 Which airborne toxic chemical discovered in rural Oklahoma proved that such chemicals are not confined to industrial zones?

• Polyvinyl flame dust (PDV)
• Brominated metal fumes
• Nitrate-based soot (NBS)
• Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP)
  

  Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) were detected in rural air, suggesting wider chemical spread than expected and raising concerns about hormone disruption and long-term buildup in fat. Learn more.

10 Green tea comes from which plant?

• Aloe vera leaf
• Camellia sinensis
  

  Green tea uses Camellia sinensis unoxidized leaves, which helps preserve antioxidants and gives the drink its lighter flavor compared with black or oolong tea. Learn more.

• Echinacea root
• Hibiscus flower

11 How do seed oils raise heart disease risk over time?

• Linoleic acid damages artery walls
  

  Linoleic acid can oxidize easily, fuel inflammation, damage artery walls, and weaken plaque, which may quietly raise heart disease risk for years. Learn more.

• Saturated fat blocks blood flow
• Plaque forms in a few days
• Protein intake weakens vessels

12 About how many new dementia cases are projected each year by 2060?

• 514,000
• 750,000
• 1 million
  

  Researchers estimated about 514,000 new cases in 2020, then projected a doubling by 2060 as more people move into higher-risk older age groups. Learn more.

• 2 million

13 What kind of medications may be given within three hours to dissolve a blockage during an ischemic stroke?

• Anti-seizure drugs
• Blood pressure pills
• Cholesterol blockers
• Thrombolytic drugs
  

  Thrombolytic drugs can break up the clot and help limit brain damage when treatment starts within the first three hours. Learn more.

14 What is one way to help lower long-term health care costs?

• Move your body consistently
  

  Other helpful habits include getting enough protein with collagen, enough carbs for cellular energy, better sleep, and safe sunlight exposure, while avoiding ultraprocessed foods and seed oils. Learn more.

• Skip meals more often
• Avoid sunlight completely
• Sleep fewer hours

15 Which antioxidants found in eggs build up in the retinas of your eyes?

• Vitamin C and copper
• Lycopene and rutin
• Lutein and zeaxanthin
  

  Lutein and zeaxanthin help protect vision and may lower the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Learn more.

• Selenium and calcium

16 Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of what kind of medication?

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  

  Ibuprofen and naproxen can narrow blood vessels in the kidneys by lowering protective hormone activity, which may reduce kidney function during dehydration or illness. Learn more.

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
• Calcium channel blockers
• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

17 When does the human body usually perform at its best?

• Around age 50
• In the teenage years
• In the 20s to early 30s
  

  By about age 50, brain speed, strength, and endurance are often already below their top level, even when a person still feels healthy. Learn more.

• After age 60

18 What approach have some pediatricians used to help reduce autism risk in predisposed infants?

• Early drug treatment based on EEG results
• Genetic screening followed by medication
• Whole-body lifestyle modifications
  

  Whole-body approaches focus on modifiable factors, such as reducing toxin and allergen exposure, to support early neurological and immune health. Learn more.

• Intensive behavioral therapy in infancy

19 How does iodine intake affect thyroid health?

• It supports thyroid function, but excess can trigger autoimmune thyroid disease
  

  Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, but excess iodine may trigger autoimmune thyroid disease, especially in people with lower genetic tolerance. Learn more.

• It blocks thyroid hormones and lowers immune activity in most people who have healthy thyroid function
• It replaces thyroid hormones and repairs gland damage on its own to protect the gland
• It prevents thyroid disease by raising genetic tolerance over time, allowing the gland to rest