Let's all get healthy! Health trivia quiz

3 hours

There are experimental results showing that people who spent five days living with three hours of standing per day burned as many calories as running a full marathon ten times in a year. Even if you don’t have much time to stand because of desk work, try to maintain your health by standing up and moving lightly once every hour, taking a short walk during breaks, and using the stairs.

mint

It’s said that the crisp, refreshing scent of mint can help improve physical and mental discomfort. It can relieve nasal congestion and constipation, regulate the autonomic nervous system, and even help with morning sickness. In addition to simply smelling it, drinking it as mint tea is also recommended.

salmon

Salmon is said to have the effect of warming the stomach and intestines, which in turn improves blood circulation. It’s suitable for both children and the elderly, so if you’re concerned about feeling cold, try incorporating it into your meals. However, sashimi can cool the body instead, so be sure to eat salmon cooked.

pickled plum

Umeboshi contain a compound called picric acid that helps improve liver function, so it’s said to be good to put one in tea and drink it when you have a hangover. Umeboshi also contain various other healthful components, so try incorporating them when you’re dealing with a hangover.

oxytocin

Oxytocin, commonly known as the “happiness hormone.” Interacting with animals—often practiced as “animal therapy” for people who are ill or elderly—is widely conducted, and it is believed to help relieve stress and be effective for mental symptoms as well.

zinc

Zinc is a very important component for producing hair. When you don’t get enough zinc, it can lead to hair loss and hinder proper hair growth. In addition to supplements, zinc can be obtained from foods such as liver and oysters.

You get shorter at night.

The intervertebral discs, which act as cushions for the spine, get compressed by your body weight throughout the day as you go about various activities. They can change by as much as about 2 cm, so if you’re curious, why not try measuring your height in the morning and at night to see the difference?