Litmus Test – February Answers
1. Exercise can increase brainpower – True or false?
True. Energy levels can be increased by exercising as it increases serotonin in the brain, which leads to improved clarity and function.
“It is clear that those who are active and who exercise are much more productive at work, (Todd A Astorino, assistant professor of kinesiology at California State University-San Marcos.
2. An Olympic gold medal must be made up of 20 grams of pure gold – true or false?
False. Each medal must be at least three millimeters thick and 60 millimeters in diameter. Also, the gold and silver Olympic medals must be made out of 92.5 percent silver, with the gold medal covered in six grams of gold.
3. Skip breakfast – lose weight – True or false?
False. A recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found men who ate 22-50% of their daily calories at breakfast gained 0.7kg over four years. Those who ate only 11% in the morning, gained double that weight over the same period. So don’t forget that brekky – even if your in a rush to get to work, grab something to kick-start that metabolism!
4. Anxiety means fear – True or false?
False. Fear is the assessment of danger; anxiety is the unpleasant feelings and symptoms evoked when fear is stimulated.