If you answered B, you’re right. Almost two percent of the U.S. workforce experiences disability due to back pain. The direct cause of back pain can be difficult to uncover—it can be related to discs, joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the back. If you experience back pain, consult with a health care professional to determine the cause.
Source: Cleveland Clinic

If you answered A, you’re right. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, pizza is among the top 10 sources of calories in the U.S. diet. The federal dietary guidelines recommend we get our calories from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat milk and milk products. Very few people follow the guidelines and instead our main source of calories comes from refined grains, sugar, and fat.
Source: Harvard Medical School’s HealthBeat

If you answered A, you’re right. A University of Rochester study showed that people who smoked cigarettes reported far more pain than those who quit smoking or had never smoked before. The study found that, in addition to all the other benefits gained from quitting smoking, people who stopped smoking before or during treatment for their back pain also showed significant improvement in the reduction of pain. Another good reason to quit!
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center

If you answered B, you’re right. Americans consume more than 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. That’s an extra 335 empty calories. The American Heart Association recommends women limit their daily intake of added sugar to six teaspoons and men to nine teaspoons.
Source: Cleveland Clinic

If you answered C, you’re right. Certain types of foods can help preempt fatigue. Whole grains like wheat, brown rice, and oats supply reserves your body can draw on throughout the day. Foods like candy and potatoes give you a quick burst of energy but that boost fades quickly. To keep your energy up and steady, limit refined sugar and starches to the occasional treat.
Source: Harvard Medical School

If you answered ‘A’, you’re right! Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Bad breath is often caused by food like garlic and onions, medication, poor dental hygiene, or possibly an infection. If you suffer from bad breath, talk to your doctor. He or she can help determine what is causing your halitosis.

Source: British Medical Journal

If you answered ‘B’, you’re right! A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania found that a person’s ability to taste bitter flavors is directly related to their ability to fight off upper respiratory tract infections. The same taste receptors that detect bitter or sour flavors exist in human respiratory tissue, which likely signals a connection between bitter tastes and the need to launch an immune response to potentially harmful bacteria and viruses.

Source: University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Medicine

If you answered ‘C’, you’re right! A new adhesive bandage was inspired by a parasitic, spiny-headed worm that lives in the intestines of fish. The worm sticks its tiny, spine-covered head through the intestinal lining and then inflates its head with fluid to stay anchored. Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital created an adhesive patch using the same principle – it has tiny needles that swell when they get wet to fuse them with the tissue. When this patch is used as an anchor for skin grafts, it is three times stronger than surgical staples, and should also be less painful to remove.

Source: National Institutes of Health

If you answered ‘A’, you’re right! In a recent study, occupational therapist Debbie Rand of Tel Aviv University found that people recovering from stroke who use video games as a therapeutic method are more physically active during rehabilitation sessions than those limited to traditional motor therapy. Dr. Rand believes that video games could be a great alternative to traditional therapy because patients’ movements are ‘goal-directed’ – not just repetitive exercises. Patients in the study also seemed to enjoy the experience more – making them more likely to stick with it.

Source: Science Blog

If you answered ‘A’, you’re right! While anyone can get melanoma, people with fair skin have a higher risk than those with darker skin. Other risk factors include light-colored hair and eyes, family history, and increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Be sure to apply sunscreen any time of the year!

Source: Washington University in St. Louis

If you answered ‘B’, you’re right! Healthy fingernails typically are smooth, without any pits or grooves. As you age, vertical lines from your cuticle to the tip of your nail are normal, but if you notice a change in color, thickness, or shape, like curled nails, it’s important to talk to your doctor. Proper care can keep most nail conditions at bay, but some may be an indicator of an underlying condition.

Source: Mayo Clinic

If you answered ‘A’, you’re right! A recent study by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard Medical School found that girls who ate peanut butter regularly were 39% less likely to develop benign breast disease by age 30. Although non-cancerous, benign breast disease increases the risk of developing breast cancer later on in life. The girls who participated in the study were between the ages of 9 and 15, and ate peanut butter or nuts regularly.

Source: Washington University in St. Louis