2022 Wellness Challenge

2. Mental and physical health are__________. People with a long-term medical condition such as chronic pain are much more likely to also experience mental health conditions.
5. Elavated blood _______ is a risk factor for heart disease.
6. Making your bed each day has been shown to improve your overall ________.
10. ____________is a neuropectide that regulates wakefullness and appetite.
11. The ________ is the strongest and most important muscle in the body.
12. Employees who feel ____________ protected are more likely to speak up and become involved.
15. Water is a healthy, calorie-free way of staying __________.
16. _____________ muscle contraction is often refered to as "static tension".
17. Being in the present and being aware of our thoughts and emotions is a practice of _________________
19. ___________ is a feeling of worry about what has happened or about to come.
20. The average Canadian eats _____________ teaspoons of sugar a day.

1. Dark __________ is rich in antioxidants and is OK to eat in moderation.
3. Learning a new language or how to play a musical instrument can rewire neural connections. This is known as ______________ .
4. out of ______ Canadians will experience anxiety in their lifetime.
7. Employees can earn credits in their _________ Spending Accounts by participating in the wellness challenges.
8. Research shows that interupting the __________ rhythm increases cancer risk.
9. More than 80 percent of North American adults do not get the recommend daily amount of ________ activities.
13. Lack of sleep lowers leptin levels (hormones that suppress appetite) and increases _________ levels (hormones that boost appetite).
14. Three responses to stress are Flight, Fight, or ________.
18. Most cases of bad breath are caused by ___________, most of which can be effectively removed by flossing.