Repeated injury to this part of the body could lead to an increased risk of dementia.
What is the head (brain)?
What's good for the heart is good for this organ as well.
What is the brain?
Developing this sensory deficit is often the result of exposure to loud noises like machinery.
What is hearing loss?
Mental activity is good for the brain because of this particular capacity of the brain.
What is neuroplasticity?
Living alone and losing contact with friends and family can be described as this problem, often seen later in life.
What is social isolation or loneliness?
These three types of exercise could reduce the risk of falls. Name two.
What are flexibility training, balance training and strength training?
Mentally engaging activities combining mentally challenging pursuits with social connections are beneficial. Name some.
What is playing card and table games with others, reading books and discussing them, singing and playing musical instruments in a group setting, doing crossword puzzles especially with someone, writing/poetry workshops, practicing mindfulness?
These two lifestyle habits could greatly limit the risk of head injuries.
What are wearing a bicycle helmet and wearing a seatbelt in the car?
This condition, which is a risk factor for dementia, is characterized by the body's inability to produce and utilize insulin.
What is diabetes?
Learning new skills, such as a new language or learning to play the banjo or a new hobby like bird-watching, results in the brain benefiting from a feature of the brain called this.
What is cognitive reserve?
Concussion symptoms could include these symptoms. Name three.
What are headache, confusion, dizziness/difficulty with balance, ringing in the ears, blurry vision/double vision, nausea, memory loss, and fatigue?
Obesity, hypertension, and high LDL cholesterol can be managed with this good daily routine.
What is diet or exercise?
Attentiveness and focus help the brain function more effectively by reducing this.
What is distraction and mental clutter?
Repeated blows to the head over time may cause dementia as a result of this condition/disease, often seen in players of contact sports.
What is CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) or traumatic brain injury/damage?
Daily Double!
These two habits, one of which negatively affects the respiratory system and the other that is often associated with liver damage, together account for a 3% risk increase.
Name some other brain stimulating strategies.
What are curiosity, asking questions, active listening, travel, creating art?