Physical Health
Adults who did not sleep well and napped often are at greater risk of dying within the next __ years?
5 years
Mediterranean Diet
What can help reduce risk factors for disease such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, and catch chronic diseases early in patients?
Regular check-ups with Doctors - at least yearly.
Is there a link between positive mood and better cognitive control. For example negative beliefs about ageing may increase undesirable health outcomes, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, and cellular aging. Meanwhile, positive beliefs about aging may decrease the risk of developing dementia and obesity.
True
What did researchers find is strongly associated with muscle function?
a. Moderate to Vigorous Exercise
b. Protein and Whey Powder pre-workout shakes
c. Intense Exercise that induces sweating?
a. Moderate to Vigorous Exercise
A low-salt diet that reduces blood pressure, and helps people lose weight and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease
DASH Diet
Individuals who were emotionally stable lived on average __ years longer than those who had a tendency toward being in a negative or anxious emotional state. Long-term stress also may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems, including digestive disorders, headaches, and sleep disorders.
3 years
Many brain training programs are marketed to the public to improve cognition. Do they work?
a. Yes
b. No
c. No - there is no conclusive evidence
No - there is no conclusive evidence
What is a better predictor of longevity than weight or body mass index?
Muscle Mass
b. slower cognitive decline
c. weight-loss
Pet Ownership or regular contact with pets has been associated with better:
a. Cognitive and Physical Functionb. Cognitive and Social Function
c. Cognitive Function
Cognitive and Physical Function
A study of adults over 60 showed that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities enhanced mental function. Name an example of this
Learning how to quilt
Learning a new instrument, game, craft or skill
What can 6hrs or less of sleep increase the risk of?
a. Tobacco
b. Opioids
c. Alcohol
c. Alcohol
Women over 60, that are current smokers are __ x more likely to die within a six-year follow-up period compared to those that never smoked.
5
A 2021 study of more than ____ adults older than age 70 found that loneliness was associated with a greater risk of heart disease
11,000
How many steps per day when compared to 4,000 steps, was associated with a 51% lower risk of death from all causes?
a. 8,000 steps
b. 10,000 steps
c. 12,000 steps
a. 8,000 steps
Participating in social groups, or engaging in hobbies can reduce the risk for what and increase the patients interest in life?
Dementia and loneliness.
Making 4 of the following daily changes to ones life can decrease risk of developing alzheimer's by ___ %
60